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Jesus Christ Superstar [1973]
starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham
directed by: Norman Jewison

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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5013037941937
Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount Home Entertainment
Running Time: 102 minutes
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: August 15, 1973
Sales Rank: 1783

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- An excellent rendition of the classic ALW musical - if you just enjoy it for what it is
This is a very, very good, beautifully told, yet slightly tongue-in-cheek, musical version of the story of J.C.

There are some superb songs in this movie, which -- if you just go with the style --are very moving, funny, dramatic and exciting in places. In short, if you just let it be what it is, this movie is very entertaining.

Three things to remember however:
1) This was made in the 70's!!!!! Don't expect it to be fabulously produced (think Monty Python's - Life of Brian meets Spartacus/Moses - Man of God and you're about there).

2) It is _supposed_ to be slightly tongue-in-cheek. You should enjoy that aspect about this movie (and not dislike it for it). The movie is _purposefully_ funny/ridiculous/controversial ... Read More:

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- Fantastic.
I watched this film and was in stitches. The production is very dated, the costumes are hilarious and the coherence of the film itself (things splashing ten seconds after they've been thrown) is pretty odd. And yet, I cannot stop watching it. The music is brilliant, and the voices are tremendous - Jesus on the mountain before his arrest is sublime, and so is 'Heaven on their Minds' by Judas. In fact, those two are definitely stand out voices. Understandable when you think about it. The music certainly makes up for the shoddy/budget hilarity. I say buy it just because its so much fun to re-enact with your friends. EVERYTHING is over done, extremely camp, but its a classic.

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- Jesus Christ Superstar - The Original and Best
This has it all
... A classic soundtrack, Listen to the powerful Overture, the pain in Judas before he commits suicide, and the confusion in Mary's voice in the classic "I don't know how to love him"
... Inspired direction (All set in the desert, filmed in seven days, numerous clever touches and symbolism), and most of all ENERGY. Judas is the strongest character, and steals the show, but Jesus and Pontius Pilate for me are just behind, with Mary just behind again (Sorry but I have heard Mary's songs too many times !!).

For me the most compelling thing about this production is it's coherence. It is clearly produced in a certain period, but for all that it is ageless. Some of the singing is off, but beyond that everything just clicks wonderfully, ... Read More:

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- Deep religious impact
Two things can be said about this edition of "Jesus Christ Superstar": It poses an important religious question and it is a complete and time-typical rendering of the musical.

First the religious: Judas is the main character in the musical, asking rightly (when seen from his political / human perspective) whether Jesus has strayed from the path. For Judas, this is a political quest, not a religious search. When it finally dawns on Judas that it has nothing at all to do with ordinary politics - that Jesus indeed is (believing himself to be) a savior, he has hanged himself and can only comment post mortem (in the title song). Judas was indeed murdered in the couse of the plot - the question is, was it necessary?

A reviewer found the apperance of the ... Read More:

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- Rice and Lloyd Webber's operatic passion play on film
After the bizarre Broadway staging of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera, the film version of "Jesus Christ Superstar" had to be a more traditional offering. Producer-Director Norman Jewison filmed on location in Israel, using natural settings and sparsely constructed sets for what is essentially a string of music videos (since it was written as a studio album first, the music presents problems for moving from one scene to the next). The framing device for the film is the cast arriving/departing by bus. Ted Neeley's voice is suited to the role, but certainly he is the shortest Jesus I can recall seeing in films. Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen remain from the original studio album and Broadway production as Mary Magdalen and Pilate, which is perfectly all right. ... Read More:

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