Jesus Christ Superstar
Did you know that old, well known Bible stories can be re-told in new, contemporary ways? “Jesus Christ Superstar” proves that it is possible. A movie such as this one opens your mind and leads you to a new world of rock opera. Throughout the movie, you will begin to realize that it is made in a special and intriguing way that will be appealing to watch and make you want to learn more about Jesus Christ. In this case, you will fully understand what they are singing about and you will certainly discover advanced facts about well known Jesus Christ.
In 1973 Norman Jewison directed the “Jesus Christ Superstar” movie, which is based on rock opera created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice. The main roles were given to Ted Neely (Jesus), Carl Anderson (Judas Iscariot), and Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene). The movie was distributed by Universal Studios. “Jesus Christ Superstar” shows the last days of Jesus Christ and, at first sight, it follows the Bible story, but it appears that the approach to the story is completely different.
Based on the concept of a rock opera, the movie treats Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilot and the other Bible Characters in quite a shocking way. Their human nature is stressed, and they are imperfect and full of doubts. Especially Mary Magdalene, who is sensitive and emotional, she sings to Jesus to make him fall asleep. In this version of the movie, God stays away from the story, which affects the way it ends.
One of the best fragments of this movie is it’s extraordinary soundtrack. Modern rock songs, performed in brilliant ways, are used to express something that is traditional and bizarre at the same time. But the most admirable thing about the movie is the idea. “Jesus Christ Superstar” encourages us to think critically about the world around us. Showing modern weapons in the events that take place in ancient Rome (which is an anachronism) the author wants to warn us that the story about Christ has been misused too many times and that many abominable things have been made in the name of God.
If you are ready to think critically and independently, and if you don’t like to be told what to think and do, and above all, if you like pleasant rock music, I recommend you to watch this movie. However, if you want to stick to the accustomed concepts of the story, try something like Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ”. I personally find this movie compelling and unusual, especially because it’s one of the first rock opera movies I’ve watched. Overall, this would be a satisfactory movie for teenagers and young adults.
