Review of Jesus Christ Superstar (2000) by John B — 20 Jul 2007

A better version of Jesus Christ Superstar.

This review of Jesus Christ Superstar (2000) was written by John B on 20 Jul 2007.

Jesus Christ Superstar has generally received positive reviews.

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Perhaps not as great as the original, perhaps the Jesus, and Pilate, and many other elements of this are lacking...but Judas simply shines…

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