Review of Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) by Cristina U — 19 Dec 2010

One of the best shows and albums ever made.

This review of Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) was written by Cristina U on 19 Dec 2010.

Jesus Christ Superstar has generally received positive reviews.

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The music is fantastic but the acting not so much. I'd rather just listen to the CD…

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