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Jesus Christ Superstar

Gale Edwards (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 812 ratings
IMDb7.2/10.0
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July 4, 2017
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Genre Musicals & Performing Arts/Musicals, Musicals & Performing Arts
Format Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Widescreen
Contributor Gale Edwards
Initial release date 2017-07-04
Language English
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The stage spectacular makes a stunning debut on DVD! Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is now available to own for the first time ever. When it exploded on the scene in 1970, Jesus Christ Superstar changed the way the world watched musicals. At last, the phenomenon has been filmed especially for DVD, so you can see one of the world's best-loved soundtracks come amazingly to life. Powerful performances of Jesus Christ Superstar an unforgettable extravaganza you can't afford to miss!


Bonus Content:

  • The Making of Jesus Christ Superstar
  • Trailer
  • Production Notes
  • Cast and Filmmakers
  • Recommendations
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Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Gale Edwards
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 52 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 4, 2017
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000056NX5
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 812 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Great flick. Poor shipping. 5 out of 7
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Great flick. Poor shipping. 5 out of 7
I very much enjoy this version of JCSS. The original is just too 70's for me. That said, I'm partial to JCSS Millennium as it's a tradition in my family to have conversations, around Easter, only in lyric form.Me: "What's the buzz? Tell me what's a-happening!"Brother: "WHAT dooooooo you mean by THAT?! That... IS NOT... an annnnnnnswer!"Me: "Get out!!! GET OOOOOOUUUUUUT!!!!!"Classic.I do want to note that the shipping of the product was poor. I pulled the Blu-ray from its shipping sleeve to find the corner of the case crushed and cracked. Thank God (Hah. Get it? Do you get it 'cause it's Je---) the disc, itself, was not damaged and played fine. Instead of going through the returns, I ended up just purchasing a new Blu-ray case thru Amazon.com. Well, to be fair, it was a pack of 10 cases, because apparently there's not a market for less than five (and 10 was cheaper than five). See the pics to corroborate my case case.5/7 perfect score. Would buy again...if I lose it or damage it. I'm good with one... for now.
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Franklin Newman
5.0 out of 5 stars This is not from the 70's. But it is wonderful.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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I like the cast in this show. I knew what it was when I bought it, as I used to have a copy long ago. There is nothing wrong with this movie, but it isn't the film from the 70's. Know what you're buying. I'm satisfied, because it was exactly what I expected.
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Richard Walden
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential piece of the canon
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2010
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I already know you love Jesus Christ Superstar, you wouldn't be reading otherwise. You want to know if THIS version is worthy, and I say oh HELL yeah! Let me state up front ( so I don't have to keep repeating myself) that I love the 1973 Norman Jewison film, (JC73 from here on) and think it sets an incredibly high bar, that few rock musicals have ever reached. Jesus Christ Superstar 2001 (JC2K1 from here on) not only reaches the bar, but demolishes it. It's not without it's problems, however.

Where JC73 is broad and cinematic, JC2K1 is tight, small, and theatrical, sometimes to the point of being claustrophobic. The problem with a theatrical production brought to film, is that when you have to pitch to the "back of the house", it can look melodramatic in close-up. JC2K1 crosses that line a number of times. OTOH, there are times when the closeness and intimacy of this production are mesmerizing.

Let's get to the actor smack-down, shall we?

JESUS: Glenn Carter is good, but I think Ted Neely owns this role. Carter arguably has the stronger voice, but his performance stays stuck on "angry and frustrated". Neely gives a much more subtle, restrained performance, that I
think more accurately depicts how Jesus must have felt in the final week. TED NEELY. (JC73)

JUDAS: I don't want to say a word against Carl Anderson from JC73, he is amazing. But Jerome Pradon absolutely sold me on his performance. Pradon definitely has the weaker voice, but his performance is so damned (literally) amazing that he now is Judas for me, forever. JEROME PRADON. (JC2K1)

MARY MAGDALENE: No question at all. Renee Castle is the best Mary I've ever seen, live or film. You can hear her heart bleed, with pitch-perfect passion. I don't think anyone has done this crucial and difficult role better. RENEE CASTLE (JC2K1)

PONTIUS PILATE: My biggest dissapointment, by far, in this production. Fred Johanson comes across as a melodramiatic "Snydley Whiplash" rather than the multi-layered, anguished mess that Barry Dennen portrayed so brilliantly. BARRY DENNEN (JC73)

HEROD: My toughest call. Josh Mostel is delicious in JC73, portraying the grossness, decadence, and fun of evil. Rik Mayall does an equally delicious job in JC2K1, but puts a very different spin on it, highlighting the scariness of decadence. CAN'T CALL, I LOVE THEM BOTH.

THE APOSTLES: Another no-brainer. In JC73 the apostles were fairly anonymous bit parts, necessary to move the story and songs along, but otherwise forgettable. In JC2K1, Simon, Peter, and James POP! They take relatively minor parts, and breathe new life into them, without distracting from the main story. JC2K1.

CONCLUSION: I love Jesus Christ Superstar. It's one of my favorite musicals (and I'm a musical buff) I've listened to the Broadway and London recordings hundreds of times, seen it on stage 5 times (twice in San Francisco), and watched both film versions at least 20 times each. JC2K1, Jesus Christ Superstar  is the version that consistently takes my breath away. Despite a few individual performances where I would argue that I've seen better, and a few times where the filming seems both melodramatic and claustrophobic, overall, this version works at a level that few movie musicals have touched.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is quoted as saying "This is the version I've waited 30 years to see".

If you care for the musical at all, you simply have to give this a chance. Most highly recommended.
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DRob
5.0 out of 5 stars Different from the Original, but Just as Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2006
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First let me say that comparing this to the Norman Jewison 70's movie version is like comparing apples and oranges. The staging of this movie is completely different from the original, as is the feeling- it is a much darker version and gives a much more chilling feel of the political factors in place during the time of Jesus. It is also much more violent and graphic in its depiction of the torture and crucifiction of Jesus.

That being said, I enjoyed this every bit as much as I enjoyed the 70's movie and the original concept albumn, although for completely different reasons. Jerome Pradon as Judas is absolutely incredible and manages the extremely difficult job of turning Judas into a character we like and have sympathy for. He and Glen Carter do an excellent job of showing the depth of their relationship; it is clear that both of them are wrapped up in something over which they have no control.

Renee Castle as Mary Magdalene has an amazing voice and completely upstages the terrible portrayal by Yvonne Elliman in the 70's movie. She and Calvin Cornwall as Peter sing a haunting version of a song missing from the 70's movie and the concept albumn, "Can We Start Again Please?" This movie shows the shock and helplessness felt by the apostles.

Rik Mayall's interpretation of Herod as a Las Vegas-style performer is brilliant, and is later recalled during Pradon's performance of Jesus Christ Superstar.

A discordant note for me was Fred Johanson as Pilate- he bellows out his songs but is just not convincing as the Roman regent who is also swept up in something beyond his control.

My first thought on watching Glen Carter's protrayal was that he is a mighty touchy-feeley Jesus. The more often I watch the film, the more annoyed I get by the way he constantly tosses his hair around and remains ever conscious of his role as a martyr.

My family and I like to speculate on our dream cast for Jesus Christ Superstar. We would definitely take the Mary Magdalene, Judas and Peter from this movie and Barry Dennem's Pilate from the 70's movie. We are undecided as to which Herod we would use, Rik Marall or Josh Mostel, but we run into a real problem when trying to pick our favorite Jesus. The jury is still out on that one as far as I'm concerned-- if only Glenn Carter weren't quite so vain and Tim Neeley weren't quite so wimpy.

However, the strong performances of the other actors for the most part make up for my annoyance with Carter. Is this movie better than the 70's version? No. Just different. They seem like completely different musicals. My guess is that people who love the music and who loved the original will love this one as well. My speculation is that many people who were offended by the first version will find this version much more to their liking. I like both of them.
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Marija
5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2024
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Movie was good, worth watching, fast shipping, item as described.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Dvd
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2024
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Good condition. Worked well
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Hans Puls / Karima Dendani
5.0 out of 5 stars Was für ein Musical!
Reviewed in Germany on March 18, 2021
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Dieses Video anzusehen ist, sich in der zeit zurückzuversetzen.
In die Zeit der Hippies und langen Haaren und unvergesslichen Momenten.
Wer kennt nicht die Songs des Musicals?
Man sieht sich wieder in den Momenten, als man dieses Musical live gesehen hat.
Das Video ist zum Genießen!
Jeder Musical-Fan sollte es in seiner Sammlung haben.
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Giuseppe. Lapenna G PoetaLeopardo Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo
Reviewed in Italy on July 8, 2019
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Bellissima questa versione ed interpretazione di Jesus Christ Superstar ed il blu ray ci restituisce un'immagine stupenda
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Raul MD
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on March 20, 2017
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Pues la obra excelente, lo único malo que l menú del Blu-ray es muy pobre, y solo viene sub en inglés y francés
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