Jesus Christ Superstar (Special Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Norman Jewison
Actors: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson (ii), Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  316 reviews
Sales Rank: 2113
Format: Ac-3, Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 107
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D25786D
ISBN: 1417015772
UPC: 025192578625
EAN: 9781417015771
ASIN: B00028HBIO
Theatrical Release Date: August 15, 1973
Release Date: August 31, 2004
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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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 What's the buzz..... August 28, 2008
What's the buzz? Tell me whats a happening. A 1970's totally classic and dramatic with catchy toons. A different way of looking at the story of Christ for anyone. It's a must for all musical lovers.
Superstar review July 26, 2008
I have been a fan of this musical and movie for a very long time. I was very pleased to find it at a very good price. In spite of what some people say,Ted Neely did a fine job of portraying Jesus. Carl Anderson as Judas and Yvonne Elliman as Mary were wonderful in their supporting roles.Yvonne's vocal had the feeling of wonder and pain in her uncertainty. Overall a very good experience.
Excellant July 12, 2008
I don't agree with the Editorial Review's of Ted Neely's performance as "wimpy". I would say "humanistic" is the better choice.
The scene of Judas's betrayal is both poignant and wrenching as two men are torn between loss of friendship and their belief of what is right.
Yvonne Elliman's portrayal of Mary Magdalene is also very moving as she struggles with understanding and loving Jesus the man in a world of upheavel and contention that surround them.
Best story ever! July 5, 2008
This was the BEST depiction of the Jesus story I have ever seen. The music is phenominal, the cast of characters are perfect for their parts -anointed even. The lyrics cut to the bone.
My children, 4, 5, and 8 all LOVE it as much as my husband and I do. You will not be sorry! It's fascinating.
Jesus Christ Superstar July 2, 2008
Have admired Andrew Lloyd Webber's music for years and purchased the CD of Superstar when it first came out. Having seen the movie in the 1970's plus the stage performance twice over the years, I wanted to add it to my DVD library. The music never became dated and the movie's keen direction is indicitive of the genius of Norman Jewison. The story is beautifully told in a manner that does not offend those of faith and should be rated as one of the world's rock/musical classics.
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