Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is brought to the big screen in this most unusual adaptation. Shot as a contemporary play, a theater troop drives out into the Israeli desert and proceeds to put on a production of the Gospel Story. There are no real sets as it's all shot on location, and the costumes bare all of the trademarks of '70s fashion (from bell bottom pants to rose tinted sunglasses). And, there's a little bit of disco in the choreography. Yet this all ends up giving the film a bombastic energy that's a lot of fun. Plus, the music is incredibly catchy and has a lighthearted humor to it. Though it's a bit dated, Jesus Christ Superstar presents a unique vision and has a sort of kitschiness that makes it tremendously entertaining.
Carl Anderson's hope of being immortal rested on the shoulders of his perfect performance as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. Even though the Academy Awards forgot to list him as one of the lost actors of 2003, Carl Anderson will forever be alive and remembered as long as this movie is around.
Usually i hate to see musical. But this time i found a film very good realized . I loved the '60 atmoshpere and the excelent interpretetation of Jesus and Giuda.
Shout by Saint PaulyBlockedParent2024-04-01T04:23:19Z
Like church: the theatrics were cool but the tunes sucked.
I had no idea that JCSS was first a concept album, then a play, then a movie. I mean, I knew about the play but not that it was a concept album first.
Visually, I loved the 70s vibe and freaky costumes and artsy choices, but aurally I found the songs (except the two I knew and loved before watching: I Don't Know How To Love Him and the title track) really hard to digest.
Still, as an unconditional fan of the 70s, I'm glad I have this a watch.