Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar
by Norman Jewison

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Actor: Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham, Carl Anderson, Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman
Director: Norman Jewison
Cinematographer: Douglas Slocombe
Producer: Norman Jewison
Writer: Norman Jewison
Producer: Patrick J. Palmer
Producer: Robert Stigwood
Writer: Melvyn Bragg
Writer: Tim Rice
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 4.0; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 108 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1999-03-16
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Universal Studios

DVD Reviews of Jesus Christ Superstar

DVD Review: Great movie , poor quality copy
Summary: 1 Stars

This appears to be a cheap burned copy quality, skips entire sections of the movie, not original manufacture, I would have done as well buying on the street.

DVD Review: must have!!
Summary: 5 Stars

I saw this movie in 1973 when it was first released and it is still just as good today. Although most all reviewers have commented on Ted Neely's "vocal range" it is actually Ian Gillian from Deep Purple who sang the role of Jesus in the movie and on the LP - I played the album to death & beyond back in the 70's. Movie is excellent, even today.

DVD Review: "a moving film that captures the message well"
Summary: 5 Stars

This rock opera by Rice and Webber is a wonderful presentation of the message of the Christian Gospel. Over the centuries there have been few ways that the message has been presented. This production should go a long way in presenting the Gospel message in a compelling way to what an age that many sociologists call "post-Christian" The music is wonderful and the lyrics closely capture the importance and message of this last week in Christ's life. Director Norman Jewison's concept of flashing before our eyes many historical paintings of Christ's cruxifixion during the song: "Gethsemane" is especially powerful. As a clergyman I have used this production a number of times to present the Gospel message to young people many of whom did not see the relevance of the Gospel for their lives. This is a great work which should move many with the Gospel message for generations to come.

DVD Review: Do not get tired of watching it
Summary: 5 Stars

Great musical a must see. See also Godspell and Upside Down; a musical tale about the Christ. Fast delivery service

DVD Review: Best Superstar DVD ever!
Summary: 4 Stars

While not new, this DVD is in first class condition. Can't beat the content of the DVD, best version of Jesus Christ Superstar ever.

Description of Jesus Christ Superstar

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

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Genres > Drama
Musicals & Performing Arts > Musicals > Drama
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Special Interests > Religion & Spirituality > Christian DVD > Jesus

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