Yvonne Elliman is electrifying as Mary Magdalene, and Carl Anderson couldn't have been better as Judas; but Ted Neeley as Jesus is more whiny than heroic.
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03/19/08
Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
57 %
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Reviews Counted: 21
Fresh: 12
Rotten:9
Average Rating: 5.9/10
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: An innovative example of modern techniques in moviemaking, this famous rock opera depicts the last week of Christ's life. Norman Jewison (MOONSTRUCK; IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT) directed this thrilling adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew... [More]
Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen
Director: Norman Jewison
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Reviews for Jesus Christ Superstar
If it weren’t for Lost Horizon, this would have gone down in history as the Worst Musical of 1973.
03/19/08
The music quickly becomes monotonous, and the operatic dialogue is silly right from the start.
03/19/08
Top Critic Despite the 'impressive' desert locations and an array of tanks (to represent the ills of modern militarism), it's still staged like a student revue.
02/09/06
Jewison, a director of large talent, has taken a piece of commercial shlock and turned it into a Biblical movie with dignity.
10/23/04
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Overall: Some good songs, some interesting choreography, and some utterly forgotten actors.
06/14/03
Like a baptism by fire, Jesus Christ Superstar rarely leaves the viewer in lukewarm waters
06/14/03
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