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Jesus Christ Superstar [DVD] [1973]

DVD ~ Ted Neeley
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  • Actors: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen
  • Directors: Norman Jewison
  • Format: Anamorphic, Collector's Edition, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 7 Mar 2005
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0007LEJLI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,987 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Ted Neeley makes for a wimpy looking Jesus in Norman Jewison's screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice "rock opera," which was a smash on stage in the early '70s. Jewison (Other People's Money) adds some good exterior settings in the desert, but Lloyd Webber and Rice's dialogue-free story (everything is sung, as in a real opera), with its quasi-profundities about the inner demons of principal figures in the life of Christ, is the real hook. Yvonne Elliman sings the show's best-known song, "I Don't Know How to Love Him." --Tom Keogh

Synopsis
The last week of Christ's life seen through the eyes of Judas. Tracks include 'I Don't Know How To Love Him', 'Gethsemane', 'Superstar' and many more.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome musical spectacle !, 24 Mar 2005
Still as enjoyable to watch and listen to today as it was when I first saw it as a child. Even better watching it on DVD with a pristine picture & sound quality. If you have never seen this live, then watch this movie version first and what could be better than in the privacy of your own living room. It's just as enjoyable if not more so than watching it live at a theatre. I have experienced both and the movie version still wins hands down quite simply, because the singing and acting performances are better than any I have witnessed at any theatre I have seen it in.
Don't get me wrong though, I would still go to see it again at the theatre because it's a fantastic and enjoyable night out for all the family.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Important religious question, 2 Feb 2006
By Normann Aaboe Nielsen (Odder Denmark) - See all my reviews
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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 Israeli tanks (and perhaps also the jets) laughtable, but failed to see the significance: This is a demonstration of (Roman!) power and one should notice that it was only shown in connection with the lone and frustrated Judas-figure. A reflection on his thoughts.

The second observation for specifically this edition of JCS is that it is a true representation of the musical when it was first shown, in the happy-hippie days. The actors are carrying flower-power outfits (espc. Herod) and the dancing is "wild" or "free". Although the quality of the singing and dancing can be argued I personally will give this edition high marks for nerve. After all, this is an old production.

A very good thing now is that this DVD-version now is region-0. It took a long time before it came to Europe, and that was a crying shame! It should also be noticed that the extra materials - although not much, let it be said! - is more directed to the European audience. Better, now!

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning!, 30 Aug 2005
I must have watched this film dozens of times - it's one of my all-time top ten!! It's a very moving story, for a start. Every time I watch it I discover something new, another subtle little nuance I haven't noticed before... The casting is fantastic - each actor is just so right for their role, and the acting is superb. The backdrops/photography are truly wonderful - it is an amazing landscape. I love the way that the film's costumes and sets very cleverly combine period and modern styles so seamlesslessly - the secene where HE chases everyone from the temple is a good example. My own favourite scene is in the garden of Gethsemane, where he has his dark night of the soul - the passion in his singing at God is awesome. I loved the film as a video and was thrilled when it came out as a DVD - I bought it immediately. It was extremely interesting to see the film with the comments/chit chat by Ted Neeley (Jesus) and the Director - I learned so much about the film and now know why the performances were so wonderful. The music is divine. Even though it's very 70s, it still is a wonderful, inspiring film - please get it and watch it!!!!! (And no,I'm not religious at all...)
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4.0 out of 5 stars good musical
This film gives a great musical input to the story of Judas and the trial of Christ. Though not very Scripturally accurate some of the songs are moving and could well draw... Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. R. Pearson

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot more and better stuff has been produced on this poor Jesus
This film has become a myth in some way and it was fun to see it, especially so close to Christmas. But it has aged tremendously. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU

5.0 out of 5 stars Jesus Christ Superstar/Just Great
This is one that you should see ,even if its only to find out what all the fuss was about back in the 70's(and by some of the reviews I have read it would seem that it is as... Read more
Published 7 months ago by CJ

5.0 out of 5 stars For the un religious and those that arn't huge fans of Webber
This film is my particular favourite interpretation of the score.

Well, having watched this a whole bunch of times for own entertainment/degree study/group... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Abigail

5.0 out of 5 stars Was this the best Lloyd-Webber / Rice ?
There is an experience with which those of us of a certain age will be sadly familiar. It involves going back to something we really liked in the 1970s (or 1960s, or 1980s,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Iain S. Palin

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
As a musical JCS is moving, powerfull and memorable.

As a film its great. Yes its off the wall and very much of its time, but that is part of its charm... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2007 by J. Hayes

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant original version of this groundbreaking musical
I much prefer this version to the more recent production staged by Andrew Lloyd Webber. I remember the original production appearing in London all those years ago and the... Read more
Published on 24 April 2007 by Helen

5.0 out of 5 stars A great teaching tool
My 9 year old daughter happened to be playing nearby the TV during the video, and she was completely entranced. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2007 by Diane Dot

4.0 out of 5 stars A big guilty pleasure
If, like me, you work in what's sometimes called the 'alternative' end of theatre (basically it's just like the rest of theatre except it's less well-paid and there's more onstage... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2006 by lexo1941

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb movie of the A.L.W musical - if you 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 JC. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2006 by Rebecca Harrop

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