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The music sounds alright as long as you do not pay attention to the story in detail, because Jesus divinity is watered down and Judas has a strange large role and there is no resurrection of Jesus at the end of the musical. but if you only have the sound track, its has alright melodies......
I've seen the play twice, once on Braodway in the 70's and then again the road company at the Paper-mill playhouse in NJ. The NJ staging was actually better, IMO.
I have the movie on VHS (remember that) and every once in a while I will watch it just for the music.
The stage plays were better but then again live music is always better.
I'll let others argue about religious significance/accuracy but it sure is an entertaining show.
It seems you're pretty interested and knowledgeable about this musical that you say you distaste; and so much so that you even have links furthering why it is so horrible? If you don't like something, don't like it, and move on.
Weird how some people devote so much energy HATING something, and as well promoting how hateful and awful something is- as if they like clinging to the feeling of being offended or something, and want to share this feeling with as many people as possible so they can be offended and appalled too...
Incidentally, I happen to love "Jesus of Nazareth"- you're right, it's a wonderful film. Though the ending sucks...
No kidding, thank you! I don't get why everyone gets in such a huff about something that was created FOR ENTERTAINMENT! For people to watch, BY CHOICE, if they want to! Or not. The severity of how utterly angry and riled up people get about things they find offensive is peculiar at the very least, and I just don't know what the big deal is. There are plenty of films, albums, and all kinds of media I don't like- pieces that I personally think do not show justice to, or shed kind or fair light upon certain people, events in history and so on- and it isnt' a big deal. I expect it from time to time, and actually find it somewhat healthy to have something jar me a bit and make me think about, and help confirm what I do, and do not believe in. But it seems like when it comes to religion, people get so tore up and almost seem to take it as a personal affront to themselves or something. But to go so far as to decry what is nothing more than a creative endeavor as "garbage" is just ignorant.
But as for what I think about "Jesus Christ Superstar"- I like it. I'm not usually a fan of musicals, but I do enjoy the music and the acting, and all the groovy clothing....
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Satanic propaganda? Are you serious?! Sorry, but you're really grasping at straws on that one. Nothing- not this musical, or ANY thing in existence 'obscures' the truth for anyone that HAS the truth- or at least believes strongly that they do. Anyone who is secure and confident in what they believe should have no problem with this, or anything at all, for that matter. Seems only those who are insecure or doubtful in the strength of their faith and convictions might fear danger or disruption from exposure to something touted as 'blasphemous'.
And for you to remotely suggest that anyone, christian or not, should not "waste" their time on this, or anything else is pretty narrow minded. Are you afraid that if someone watches this that they might learn something, or be exposed to something that makes them think and ponder on new thoughts and ideas, to where they might deviate- even slightly- from what they already believe? And, if so, why and how is that bad? Again, if one is strong in what they believe, it's pretty easy to take things for what they are (in this case, entertainment) and either enjoy things that come their way or not. And when something comes along that isn't within the parameters of one's belief system, or challenges said beliefs in a way that is uncomfortable- well, then scoff it off, and move on. Stop wasting time and energy towards negativity- and as well harboring it and then passing it on to those of us who don't have use for it.
This musical is offensive because it's mocking our God. Plain and simple. Since you aren't a Christian I wouldn't expect you to agree with me, but that's beside the point. It comes down to respect.
Has everyone commenting actually seen Jesus Christ Superstar? Just curious. Oh - and I know plenty of Christians who love this show - so I don't think my liking of it has anything to do with my religion or lack there of. We are all offended by different things.
The music sounds alright as long as you do not pay attention to the story in detail, because Jesus divinity is watered down and Judas has a strange large role and there is no resurrection of Jesus at the end of the musical. but if you only have the sound track, its has alright melodies......
I can't remember the stage version all that well, but the movie did have a brief scene on the resurrection. That's what most movies about Jesus seem to neglect, in my opinion, and that was my biggest complaint about "The Passion of Christ." The resurrection should absolutely be the most important thing in the movie.
This musical is offensive because it's mocking our God. Plain and simple. Since you aren't a Christian I wouldn't expect you to agree with me, but that's beside the point. It comes down to respect.
I'm wondering if you actually saw it. Did you? Could you explain how you believe it mocked God, because even though I didn't agree with a lot of how various scenes were portrayed, I didn't get the feeling it was mocking God. I'm just wondering if you could maybe be a little more specific.
Has everyone commenting actually seen Jesus Christ Superstar? Just curious.
That's what I'd like to know.
Actually, I remember when it first came out. When I first heard the name of the show, I remember being kind of offended. "Superstar"? Why would anyone refer to the Lord as a "Superstar"? It did seem kind of disrespectful, mostly because it inspired feelings of flamboyant excess instead of reverence and respect. I decided to see it anyway, though, and came away from it with a different feeling than I went into it with. As hljc said, Jesus' divinity was "watered down." That bothered me, but it gave me some insight into how a lot of people view Him -- as a good man and great teacher, but not as the Son of God. I thought it was interesting because I suspect that many of the people who knew Him personally didn't really realize who He was until after the Resurrection.
I'm also kind of curious as to how many of the people who said, "It's blasphemous!" ever actually saw it.
Quite! I was a musician in the original stage version and I well remember the police escorts we had when entering and leaving the theatre. We had bottles, stones and even faeces thrown at us, all by so called 'Christians' who hadn't even seen it.
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Never heard of it.
Huh???
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However Andrew Lloyd Weber has helped me pay my bills many times over the years so I really can't knock his stuff!
Mine too!
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Fella, I'm not suggesting anything. I am flat out telling everyone who is reading this that 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is blasphemous. Narrow minded? When it comes to standing up for the truth and for the honor of the Lord and God of the universe, you bet I am. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' misrepresents Jesus Christ. And it is Satan who is behind any attempt to misrepresent and ridicule the Lord. We live in the devil's world and are in the middle of the angelic conflict. Satan rules this world with his cosmic doctrines. And he uses entertainment, art, literature, philosophy, religion, cults, education, governments, and organizations to accomplish his purpose, which is to oppose God in every way.
Listen. Anyone who is a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and who wants to watch something which blasphemes the Lord, and considers it entertainment, has got a serious problem with his spiritual life.
Phil 4:8 'Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.
I would be remiss if I were not to point out that 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is nothing but an attempt inspired by the devil to ridicule Jesus Christ.
There are a number of movies which seek to honor the Lord and which are quite entertaining. But then there are movies that seek to belittle and distort the truth concerning Jesus Christ. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is one of the latter.
He'd have to have seen it to give examples...and I have a feeling that he hasn't.
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