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“Sincerity is not manipulation.”
The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.
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Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour
Music · 2012
This contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock opera, the performance features a star-studded line-up which includes award-winning musical comedian, Tim Minchin as the role of Judas Iscariot; pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene; radio DJ Chris Moyles in his stage debut as King Herod; and Ben Forster, to take on the title role of Jesus.
Movie details
Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour
2012 Music 1h 45m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
7.3 / 10
Community rating
This contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock opera, the performance features a star-studded line-up which includes award-winning musical comedian, Tim Minchin as the role of Judas Iscariot; pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene; radio DJ Chris Moyles in his stage debut as King Herod; and Ben Forster, to take on the title role of Jesus.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Nick Morris
Written by
Tim Rice
Tim Minchin
Judas Iscariot
Ben Forster
Jesus Christ
Chris Moyles
King Herod
Melanie C
Mary Magdalane
Alexander Hanson
Pontius Pilate
P
Pete Gallagher
Caiaphas
G
Gerard Bentall
Annas
Court is in session
Put Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“The strings are showing.”
Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.