I couldn't agree more (previous post re: underrated) this movie was a truly entertaining surprise and I have been trying to find it ever since my husband and i rented it one night after pretty much working our way thru the other rentals at our local video store. Our expectations were not particularly high but we ended up really enjoying this film. The premise is not particularly new - post apocalyptic and all...but the approach and the vision presented of earth at this point is truly refreshing. I think it's a shame that it just didn't get the kind of studio support and exposure that it deserved. I definitely recommend it - you won't be sorry, it's just a very interesting, very well put together movie.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
(1973)
Beautifully done, excellent cast, worth seeing
1 November 2006
If you enjoy the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber then this is a must. As a fan of the Rock Opera of the same title the film version is different in many small ways, First, of course, the cast is not identical except for a few (Yvonne Elliman, for example) and therefore the style is a bit different. Some of the gritty edge is taken off of the rock and roll but not to a significant degree. I loved this movie, I heartily recommend it to anyone who is interested in seeing the last few days of Christ in such an interesting, different yet reverent way. Though it sparked controversy when it came out, compared to movies like, "The Last Temptation of Christ," or "The Passion," I would think this would now be rather mild. It's of course the soundtrack, the haunting and masterful lyrics and accompanying music that make this film what it is. And frankly, I think Ted Neely rocks as Jesus.
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