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This Movie Rocks!
Directed by Norman Jewison and starring Ted Neely, this wonderfully funky 70's rendition reveals the last days of Jesus' life. The film version, released in 1973 was loved and hated, criticized and honored...closely matching the life experiences and struggles of His time on earth.
As a movie, it has a way of making you look into your heart about your beliefs and how we choose fight or flight in the face of controversy or peer pressure. It incorporates courage, conviction, and belief of the intangibles in life. When or even if you choose to watch this version, consider this quote by Edward Young, "We are all born originals -- why is it so many of us die copies?"
The Main Song!
Enhanced DVD
(Special Edition)
Though it may seem dated, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is still a film worth checking out. Ever since its origin as a concept recording, the subject and how it was presented caused its controversy for the time. The film may not be what everyone expected, but it is visually incredible. The sunsets over the Israeli deserts are awesome. The music, though not groundbreaking, is still some of the best work Andrew Lloyd Webber has written, as well as the lyrics of Tim Rice. The performances are incredible, notably Carl Anderson as Judas and Ted Neely as Jesus. Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) are the original actors of the concept album and Broadway adaptation of the rock opera. Arthur J.Perez
The Key Players
Genre:
Musicals & Concerts
Directed by:
Norman Jewison
Main Actors:
Ted Neeley: Jesus of Nazareth
Carl Anderson: Judas Iscariot
Yvonne Elliman: Mary Magdalene
Who is Ted Neely?
This is a link to Ted Neely's site...click here
Picture from the journey inward
Lines of Trust!
Poor old Judas. So long Judas.
Quotes From The Film
- God, thy will is hard. But you hold every card. I will drink your cup of poison, nail me to your cross and break me, bleed me, beat me, kill me! Take me now, before I change my mind! Jesus
- All your followers are blind, too much heaven on their minds. Judas
- One thing I'll say for him, Jesus is cool. Caiaphas
- I dreamed I met a Galilean, a most amazing man. He had that look you very rarely find, the haunting, hunted kind. I asked him to say just how it started, and how it all began, I asked him twice, he never said a word, as if he hadn't heard. And next, I dreamed the room was full of wild and angry men, they seemed to hate this man. They fell on him and then dissapeared again. And then I heard thousands of millions crying for this man, and then I heard them mentioning my name, and leaving me the blame. Pontius Pilate
- I don't know how to love him. I don't know why he moves me. He's a man, he's just a man. And I've had so many men before, in very many ways, he's just one more. Mary Magdalene
- Christ, there must be over fifty thousand screaming love and more for you! And every one of fifty thousand would do whatever you asked them to! Keep them yelling their devotion, but add a touch of hate at Rome! You will rise to a greater power! We shall win ourselves a home! Simon Zealotes
Angst of Love
You must watch this!
End to the Beginning!
What Did You Think Of The Film?
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flowergardener says:
Oh Yea, Oh Yea! Came out the year after I graduated HS, and I loved it! Any and Every way to get the word out! Ya gotta be able to speak on the person's level, and with something they enjoy. Adapt is the name!
Posted April 27, 2008
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The 2007 Farewell Tour of The Play...
34 Years After The Movie
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I Would Love To Hear From You
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BigGirlBlue
One of my favorite songs is "I don't know how to love him". Thanks for letting me relive this movie. Posted July 04, 2008 |
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EclecticWAHM
Wow - nice lens! I love JCS! It's a show I really want to do some day. Posted July 04, 2008 |
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jeffwend
Great work on this SquidFlix lens. 5* and blessings Posted May 04, 2008 |
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jembie
I saw a stage production a couple of years ago and it got me hooked. I absolutely love the music and could watch it over and over again. Posted May 03, 2008 |
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mulberry
This isn't a movie that I've ever seen, it was interesting to learn more about it and view the clips. Very nice lens. Posted April 27, 2008 |
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Winter52
I think that I was nearing the end of my highschool years when this movie came out... I don't think that there was a kid in my class that DIDN'T see it. Very powerful and I think that it's time that I checked it out again. Thanks for the reminder. :) Posted April 26, 2008 |
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