I like this for itself. It an awesome performance. You are wrong to say it is based on the most popular myth of our time. If Jesus is anything, he is historical. You only show your ignorance by calling him a myth.
@ADCOSKYIA What gets me is that there are three religions that boast far more members than Christianity, yet he refers to it as the "most popular" myth. You can find all sorts of logical flaws in his statement even if you're an Atheist.
@busyjaymz Three? As far as I know, Islam is the only religion that boasts more adherents than Christianity. The story of Mohamed, like any story of a self proclaimed prophet, can't really be considered a myth - only the beliefs he espoused were mythological in nature. As for his supposed rising bodily to heaven, well, how many plays, movies & pantomimes have been made about that?
So, yes, I consider the whole "Passion of the Christ" tale to be the most popular myth of our time.
@IDioGenesis Even following your reasoning it's still not a myth, i'ts a legend. A myth is a story which has no factual basis, however legends are stories which do carry some elements of the truth. Since there is historical evidence of Jesus, this makes it a legend, not a myth
Tonight on Broadway at MSG, it's Sean Avery as Jesus Christ, and Coach John Tortarella as Judas in the New York Rangers presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar!!.....
Interesting how the performance completely changes the character. The Anderson Judas was genuinely pleading, perhaps a bit put upon. The Pradon Judas is mocking, reveling in the downfall. It's like the difference between the two Judas stories in the bible. One of them gave the money back and hung himself. The other kept the money met with an unfortunate accident. I think the Anderson character is more interesting, because it is not the version which is popularly taught, but both have merit.
@zyxomma1 Um , both Anderson and Pradon actually portray Judas as a conflicted social activist , pacifist and proud Jew who admires Jesus but is disgusted by the militant attitude of the other apostles , particularly Simon Zealotes , which he knows will only provoke The Romans which is a fool`s move as The Romans could easily wipe out Israel and the other Jewish provinces in retaliation .
Stop trashing on this version. They are two very different things like this is set on how todays era would look at jesus. Its actually not bad I mean it stil has all the clasic music, its not like they replaced everything haha.
@qwertyytrewq71 Agreed. Both versions have their flaws and their charms, and preferring one doesn't mean the other is bad. (Personally, I prefer this one - it's much closer to how I picture it when listening to the original album.)
I think the criticisms are less for the quality of the production, per se, but a) we've already got a classic in the form of the 1973, and this isn't that, and is therefore wrong, and b) it's very, very stagey, which is *weird* in the context of a film.
I despise it when people misinterpret this song. Look at the original interpretation on the original album. Judas is not mocking Jesus in any way, he genuinely wants to know why Jesus wanted to die such a horrible death. Judas did not understand that Jesus was the Messiah, hence his confusion and questioning. As far as if he went to heaven or hell, Judas' intentions in handing over Jesus were good, not evil. I believe he went to purgatory until he could understand who Jesus.
I just watched this on DVD and it sucked bigtime. Can't compare to 1973.
Just because they can sing the songs doesn't make this movie work.
It seems like it was a project that they wanted some young idit to re-envision and make it hip and modern...Maybe someone like McGeeeeeee or some dumb ass.
Hated it and thier interpretation that was all over the place and looked hokey.
While I can agree to disagree with you on the 1973 vs. 2000 production (I just loved the '73 Judas...in my opinion MUCH better singing and acting...though that whole 'bus thing' was a little bewildering; I need to tell you Jesus Christ was no myth. Even if you don't want to believe he was the Son of God and saviour of the whole human race (which I am eternally grateful for) he DID exist historically speaking. So, to deny him as God is one thing, to deny he existed is simply silly.
I'll be honest, I'm not sure where the hatred for this version comes from. Both this and the 73 versions were good in their own way. I personally quite like this version *runs for cover*
His voice is different (and not to some tastes) in this because Jerome is a baritone singer playing a tenor part. He does mould his singing to fit the part and gives a stunning acting performance in bringing depth to the character.
I don't like this version at all. Judas is supposed to be angel coming down from heaven. The angels that came down with this Judas are really weird strippers. The 1973 version was the best.
I like how Judas is sympathetic to Jesus in the first one. Its doesnt make sense to have him crying about how he doesnt get why he loves Jesus and then making fun of him the next couple scenes.
im sorry, but i think this version is a joke :\ the singers are great, but jesus doesnt come out in the beginning luuking like he came out of a spa... im sry!
@butterflygirl52 i agree with you, the whole thing is a joke compaired to the OG the singing is horrible the acting is horrible and this KILLED the OG and it felt like jesus was gay.. and i like the ending of the og this one is just bad.... this singer sounds like hes killing a cat in his voice everytime he opens his mouth i actually watch this version make fun of it on how bad it is and then watch the og and just watch in silence lol
I'm always moved by the part at 3:46 where Jesus is reaching out to Judas. It shows that even in Jesus' final moments, all he wanted to do was let Judas know that he forgave and still loved him. I think it's a very powerful symbol of Jesus' unconditional love. Judas brought all this suffering on Jesus, and yet Jesus still wanted to be close to him.
I also think this explains Judas' confusion. He feels he doesn't deserve to be forgiven, and yet Jesus forgave, hence the "Who are you?" lyrics
I REALLY like this Judas version better than the other one. Maybe it's just the extra emotion, or maybe it's just because Jerome Pradon is an AMAZING actor?!
It is what it is. I personally would have liked the 73 version better if they had just stuck to the period in question rather then mix in 70s clothing, weapons, etc.
@triclops12 I'm not embarassed with sex, and I'm fine with it. Its just that this interpretation of the song is wayyy too provacative. Angels in sexy leather police outfits? Its ridiculous that they would even include it.
Um, but I don't think they're real angels. I've always thought this was supposed to be full of erotism and almost disgusting. That it is a sort of an alegory of mass media and what they do with humanity. I know it sounds cheesy :(
It's easy to answer Judas' question. The answer is free will. god had the self limitation of requiring free will and couldn't insert Jesus into history at any other time because everyone involved had to freely choose to participate in their part in the story. Sure god all my T could have forced it into any time in reality but he had that self imposed restriction. Well any time there were still random death penalties for annoying the government. It's always better when fiction is consistent.
Man Annas and Pilate are both so wicked in this version. In the original they were flamers, and it plays so much better with them being evil. This Annas gives me fricking nightmares. The previous version made me think of my favorite Liberace performances. Though this Jesus was with the Village People, no? Not that there's anything wrong with that.
comparing different versions only leaves you disappointed with some and confused about others, etc.over the years i've tried to enjoy each performance, interpretation and production on it's own. it's evolved from the brown album, to the 73 film, to all the stage versions to this 2000 version authorized and conceptualized by both rice and weber for director gail andrews. each time i watch and listen i find new moments that work, etc; and i've also played these roles on stage and film! cheers
I think there's just a huge dichotomy with Jerome's Judas. In front of the cameras he's taunting and cruel, but as soon as the cameras focus on the...angels...he becomes loving and concerned, and loses the demonic quality that characterizes him the rest of the time.
It's a different Judas from Carl Anderson's, and I think it's most likely incomparable.
i think the explanation by @jmao96 makes sense to me...this version seems more taunting than the 1973 version...and the leather pants don't actually help one cultivate a sense of sorry for this version of judas either : )
but one thing i didn't see in the 1973 version...when they are nailing JC's hands...why does this Judas respond as if he (Judas) is being nailed...just curious...
I personally think Judas does pity Jesus in this version. You can see that during the chorus when he's talking to Jesus. Look at his face at 1:30 for example. Unlike the version from the 70s however, the conflicting and complicated emotions are shown more subtlety. I haven't seen the whole show, but that's what it seems to me so far. The subtle things are important though.
Carl Anderson ROCKED in the 1970s. His vocals will NEVER be surpassed. It caused such a racial overtone in the 1970s that Judas was cast as a black man, but Carl Anderson was not the only one. . .anyway this guy just sucked ass.
i think jerome pradon's portrayal of judas is just so different then carl andersons portrayal as judas so his voice would go along w/ his character...in this version judas is now rubbing it in jesus's face....in the older version judas felt sorry for jesus....you really cant compare the two just because their voices are completly different and there emotions while singing the song
Maybe I'm wrong, but my interpretation of this one is that the song is sung by the Biblical Adversary (ie: Satan) in the guise of Judas. Filling it out are the media shills doing his bidding - the lyrics make so much more sense this way (at least to me) than in the original, with the ghost of Judas questioning Jesus' fate.
@IDioGenesis yeah in this one you can tell this is like the evil in judas the red and black outfit the leather pants rock and roll music... i mean the whole musical is rock and roll but this one is the biggest and you can tell....in the older one everyone was wearing white...it was like psychedelic rock look in a way with the girls in afros
@IDioGenesis My interpretation is you can link this song to the story of Thomas the unbeliever "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." It renews this question to us, and meanwhile it rises some new questions too, like relationship to other religions.
@IDioGenesis Actually, I took it a bit differently: Judas is Judas, still bitter at Christ, and the demons are tempting him away from Christ, so that he taunts Christ even as Christ tries to give him one last chance. Note that as soon as Christ goes back to Earth, the demons disappear and Judas is, well, damned for all time.
@IDioGenesis But isn't that what Judas has done for most of the show? All he's asked of Jesus is for an explanation. I think one of the things that turns the musical version of judas against jesus is the fact that he no longer understands why his friends is doing what he does. I think it makes perfect sense for him to continue to ask why.
I thought the different interpretations were refreshing and thought invoking. Personally, ALW has written a good piece that can be revised in this times to appeal a different crowd.
I'd never thought of that, but that makes sense. I don't know if it really accords with Judas being present during the next sequence since he legitmately seems broken up about it, but I like that idea.
@jmao96 i agree that you can't compare the two different character choices, but unless jerome pradon's character choice was "sing all of judas's songs as annoyingly as possible", he didn't do a very good job of singing these songs.. In my opinion.
I know we should judge things by their own merits, not compare them to the original. . . but this is so bad considering the other was so good 0_0 It's so camp and cheesy, like a bad local play or a school production. . . The acting is attrocious and the singing isn't anywhere near as strong as the 70's version.
@IDioGenesis its tacky its ugly, the voices have no hushed tone of fear and terror, especially in pilate and judas! ted neely looked like and projected a broken down doubting man, this guy walks around like USA angel. and nazi uniforms and ugly ass tacky latex! the "modern" touches in the film stylized it, made it fantastic looking. this just makes me wanna gag.
Meh it's ok but Jesus wasn't as whiney in the old one plus judas didn't have voice cracks...
Gothperson666 2 weeks ago 2
I really like this version of the song
Iamjustherek 2 weeks ago
Those bitchy leather queens.
bigdanbear 1 month ago 2
@2:16 when he threw the book...it landed on someone! ^_^
4DreamWeaver4 1 month ago
I like this for itself. It an awesome performance. You are wrong to say it is based on the most popular myth of our time. If Jesus is anything, he is historical. You only show your ignorance by calling him a myth.
ADCOSKYIA 1 month ago
@ADCOSKYIA What gets me is that there are three religions that boast far more members than Christianity, yet he refers to it as the "most popular" myth. You can find all sorts of logical flaws in his statement even if you're an Atheist.
busyjaymz 1 month ago
@busyjaymz Three? As far as I know, Islam is the only religion that boasts more adherents than Christianity. The story of Mohamed, like any story of a self proclaimed prophet, can't really be considered a myth - only the beliefs he espoused were mythological in nature. As for his supposed rising bodily to heaven, well, how many plays, movies & pantomimes have been made about that?
So, yes, I consider the whole "Passion of the Christ" tale to be the most popular myth of our time.
IDioGenesis 1 month ago
@IDioGenesis Even following your reasoning it's still not a myth, i'ts a legend. A myth is a story which has no factual basis, however legends are stories which do carry some elements of the truth. Since there is historical evidence of Jesus, this makes it a legend, not a myth
ACarinaGarage 1 month ago
im not religious or anything but this song is quite catchy
nobby729 2 months ago
this version is so diferent from 1973 first off all in 1973 judas is himself in 2000 he is satan himself
gino7lord 2 months ago
This makes me want to kill someone. Carl Anderson is turning over in his grave.
TheQuiZNoKid 2 months ago
Tonight on Broadway at MSG, it's Sean Avery as Jesus Christ, and Coach John Tortarella as Judas in the New York Rangers presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar!!.....
somethinburnin 2 months ago
i'm not even remotely gay, but if i had to pick a guy to bang, it would be glenn carter
6789drummerboy 2 months ago
Interesting how the performance completely changes the character. The Anderson Judas was genuinely pleading, perhaps a bit put upon. The Pradon Judas is mocking, reveling in the downfall. It's like the difference between the two Judas stories in the bible. One of them gave the money back and hung himself. The other kept the money met with an unfortunate accident. I think the Anderson character is more interesting, because it is not the version which is popularly taught, but both have merit.
zyxomma1 2 months ago 2
@zyxomma1 I think this Judas is kinda giving Jesus a big "I TOLD YOU SO!" :P
lordfoxy23 2 months ago
@zyxomma1 Um , both Anderson and Pradon actually portray Judas as a conflicted social activist , pacifist and proud Jew who admires Jesus but is disgusted by the militant attitude of the other apostles , particularly Simon Zealotes , which he knows will only provoke The Romans which is a fool`s move as The Romans could easily wipe out Israel and the other Jewish provinces in retaliation .
1993MovieMan 1 month ago 2
lose the microphone. well, you did halfway through the song.
WoodsIsHome 3 months ago
Judas really reminds me of Satan mocking Jesus on the cross with his red leather and sexed-up fallen angels.
DaughterOfStarlight 3 months ago
this was the best production of a musical I ever saw. in the point theatre. masterpiece. and all levels. forget phantom....
mpdalyful1 3 months ago
At 1:54 the ass of the chick
VinceCrowe 3 months ago
where it was played??
TheLaradon 3 months ago
@TheLaradon It's a TV movie - it wasn't played anywhere
MultiBelle22 3 months ago
@diagram1234
It's the leather... :D
ndrussiangerman1 4 months ago
omg the 1973 version is 10383267325487245823587346563429474012322 times better than this
gino7lord 4 months ago
@gino7lord indeed.
D33Clay 4 months ago
Is it wrong that I find (this version of) Judas dead sexy?
Candoycane 4 months ago 3
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doguhankarasu 4 months ago
@doguhankarasu
Not "real" dark but as dark as this Judas.
ndrussiangerman1 4 months ago
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doguhankarasu 4 months ago
he's the best judas ever, hands down. this version is amazing.
barngirlXx3 4 months ago
Jerome-- I Love you !! : ***
TupacZShakur 4 months ago
This is the best rendition of this story and the best cast. I love it.
marzgirl11 5 months ago 2
In full honesty, I think Carl Anderson was much better. That's just my opinion.
thesimnetwork 5 months ago 18
When I said the original album, I meant the 1969 concept album, which surpasses all of the movies (except for Carl Anderson's Heaven on Their Minds).
Pi1203rate 5 months ago
Stop trashing on this version. They are two very different things like this is set on how todays era would look at jesus. Its actually not bad I mean it stil has all the clasic music, its not like they replaced everything haha.
qwertyytrewq71 6 months ago
@qwertyytrewq71 Agreed. Both versions have their flaws and their charms, and preferring one doesn't mean the other is bad. (Personally, I prefer this one - it's much closer to how I picture it when listening to the original album.)
I think the criticisms are less for the quality of the production, per se, but a) we've already got a classic in the form of the 1973, and this isn't that, and is therefore wrong, and b) it's very, very stagey, which is *weird* in the context of a film.
KaminoNeko 6 months ago
@KaminoNeko ya that is true it does look like a play kinda instead of movie
qwertyytrewq71 6 months ago
this and king herod's song were my fav moments of this version
qwertyytrewq71 6 months ago
I despise it when people misinterpret this song. Look at the original interpretation on the original album. Judas is not mocking Jesus in any way, he genuinely wants to know why Jesus wanted to die such a horrible death. Judas did not understand that Jesus was the Messiah, hence his confusion and questioning. As far as if he went to heaven or hell, Judas' intentions in handing over Jesus were good, not evil. I believe he went to purgatory until he could understand who Jesus.
Pi1203rate 6 months ago
@Pi1203rate According to Dante he is in the 9th Circle of Hell being chewed by Satan right now.
bowserhunter1 5 months ago
What a crappy, luster-and-charisma-lacking Judas, and what a tasteless, sadistic production.
RAIV99 6 months ago
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This movie is fucking HORRIBLE!
faiter119 6 months ago
This is the best vocal in the whole show...
marzgirl11 7 months ago 10
This is the best version of this musical. It is fabulous!!!!! The vocals, the acting, the edgy, modern setting. I love it!
marzgirl11 7 months ago 2
I just watched this on DVD and it sucked bigtime. Can't compare to 1973.
Just because they can sing the songs doesn't make this movie work.
It seems like it was a project that they wanted some young idit to re-envision and make it hip and modern...Maybe someone like McGeeeeeee or some dumb ass.
Hated it and thier interpretation that was all over the place and looked hokey.
kpreston69 7 months ago
someone needed to work with him on his diction, its a little german sounding..
davidmoye 7 months ago
"Myth"?
Broadwaymungo 8 months ago 2
@Broadwaymungo Yeah, what the F@#$ with that?
kalleca 6 months ago
While I can agree to disagree with you on the 1973 vs. 2000 production (I just loved the '73 Judas...in my opinion MUCH better singing and acting...though that whole 'bus thing' was a little bewildering; I need to tell you Jesus Christ was no myth. Even if you don't want to believe he was the Son of God and saviour of the whole human race (which I am eternally grateful for) he DID exist historically speaking. So, to deny him as God is one thing, to deny he existed is simply silly.
MrDanielBrisk 8 months ago 2
@MrDanielBrisk Is there proof that he existed historically speaking?
FlashFire20 7 months ago
@FlashFire20 yes there is proof
JoshGIsHere 6 months ago
popular myhth?
lavc07 8 months ago
popular myhth?
lavc07 8 months ago
Am I the only one that thinks Jesus is....disturbing? o.o
sunpeltsaga 9 months ago
@sunpeltsaga (In this video)
sunpeltsaga 9 months ago
When Jesus saw the angels with sunglasses he said "God dammit! I died so soon."
ILOVEMIKUANDLUCA 9 months ago
I'll be honest, I'm not sure where the hatred for this version comes from. Both this and the 73 versions were good in their own way. I personally quite like this version *runs for cover*
lilanthia 9 months ago 3
This version of JC superstar sux ass the original is better
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MrDanielmichaels 9 months ago
His voice is different (and not to some tastes) in this because Jerome is a baritone singer playing a tenor part. He does mould his singing to fit the part and gives a stunning acting performance in bringing depth to the character.
Danathema 9 months ago
HOLY ARTICULATE JUDAS BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!
RandomPersonman 9 months ago
The only good thing about this version was Pilate.
defygrav12 10 months ago
I don't like this version at all. Judas is supposed to be angel coming down from heaven. The angels that came down with this Judas are really weird strippers. The 1973 version was the best.
demonrockgod 10 months ago
I like how Judas is sympathetic to Jesus in the first one. Its doesnt make sense to have him crying about how he doesnt get why he loves Jesus and then making fun of him the next couple scenes.
ReadingIsMyEscape 10 months ago
This version is totally weird...
DamageIncM 10 months ago
im sorry, but i think this version is a joke :\ the singers are great, but jesus doesnt come out in the beginning luuking like he came out of a spa... im sry!
butterflygirl52 10 months ago
@butterflygirl52 i agree with you, the whole thing is a joke compaired to the OG the singing is horrible the acting is horrible and this KILLED the OG and it felt like jesus was gay.. and i like the ending of the og this one is just bad.... this singer sounds like hes killing a cat in his voice everytime he opens his mouth i actually watch this version make fun of it on how bad it is and then watch the og and just watch in silence lol
CRAZYTHINGSFROMJAPAN 10 months ago
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"PAPAYAT" ??
Dear me.
Zebonka 10 months ago
good finish. wait more versions
bond00777777 10 months ago
I'm always moved by the part at 3:46 where Jesus is reaching out to Judas. It shows that even in Jesus' final moments, all he wanted to do was let Judas know that he forgave and still loved him. I think it's a very powerful symbol of Jesus' unconditional love. Judas brought all this suffering on Jesus, and yet Jesus still wanted to be close to him.
I also think this explains Judas' confusion. He feels he doesn't deserve to be forgiven, and yet Jesus forgave, hence the "Who are you?" lyrics
bp292100 10 months ago
Who's Playing Juda!?
Mitko81121 10 months ago
@Mitko81121
If you mean Judas, it's Jerome Pradon
IDioGenesis 10 months ago 2
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olekstom 10 months ago
@Mitko81121 Jerome Pradon
TupacZShakur 4 months ago
I REALLY like this Judas version better than the other one. Maybe it's just the extra emotion, or maybe it's just because Jerome Pradon is an AMAZING actor?!
gr8lucia 10 months ago 17
@gr8lucia Pity he can't sing worth a shit, ey?
Tranchera 10 months ago
@Tranchera Psshh, he's an amazing singer! :D
gr8lucia 10 months ago
i love this song
ddbjg 11 months ago
if it werent for baldness judas would be lookin pretty hott in all that pleather >=)
mandy199422 11 months ago 3
Jerome is fantastic, plays the part with such enthusiasm and wit but also feeling. Top notch performer would love to meet him =)
blackniteraven 11 months ago 4
jerome is fantastic, plays the part with such enthusiasm and wit but also feeling. Top notch performer would love to meet him =)
blackniteraven 11 months ago
And the Lord sent Jesus to 1940s Europe where he invented television, was persecuted by the Nazis, and was sung to by dominatrix angels. Amen.
DaveyND1 11 months ago
i love that when judas shows jesus tge bible and jesus is like "what the fuck is that?"
nickmandl 11 months ago 2
I love Judas' shoulders dance ,lol.
aidota 11 months ago 2
Yes, this Judas is much different from the 1973 one, but I like this one better.
Say that this judas is Satan in disguise, but there's a little bit of Judas left, who feels sorry for him. You can see that at 3:35 and 3:40
Look at his eyes, you can see how sorry he actually is. That this is the way it had to go.
TheFhux 1 year ago
honestly, yeah, I prefer the 1973 version, that Judas was extremely sympathetic. This one? not so much.
anfumu 1 year ago
@anfumu And no that Judas was extremely pathetic.
Just kiddin', but I like this one better.
Look at this Judas, he shows his feelings much more and has got the personality.
If you take a look at the other songs Pradon does, like the Last Supper for example, you can see how much better than the 1973 he is.
/Personal opinion
TheFhux 1 year ago
It is what it is. I personally would have liked the 73 version better if they had just stuck to the period in question rather then mix in 70s clothing, weapons, etc.
speirr 1 year ago
I think Jesus perfects the confused face in this song. lol
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mollysangelique 1 year ago
embarassing how sexed up this is.
heyheyahey 1 year ago
@heyheyahey why is that embarrassing? Just deal with it. Sex is part of humanity.
triclops12 1 year ago
@triclops12 I'm not embarassed with sex, and I'm fine with it. Its just that this interpretation of the song is wayyy too provacative. Angels in sexy leather police outfits? Its ridiculous that they would even include it.
heyheyahey 1 year ago
@heyheyahey
Um, but I don't think they're real angels. I've always thought this was supposed to be full of erotism and almost disgusting. That it is a sort of an alegory of mass media and what they do with humanity. I know it sounds cheesy :(
szlagbyto 1 year ago
que bueno a ver subido este videolo habia estado buscando hacia 1 año mas menos
fdnwss 1 year ago
@fdnwss i utterly agree with what your saying. Spanish people are amzing :)
L0zzahottie 1 year ago
Buddhists are atheists, so not likely Buddha was where it's he was or where it's at.
The previous Judas was definitely better than this one though the updated cinematography almost makes up for it.
kesterling2003 1 year ago
It's easy to answer Judas' question. The answer is free will. god had the self limitation of requiring free will and couldn't insert Jesus into history at any other time because everyone involved had to freely choose to participate in their part in the story. Sure god all my T could have forced it into any time in reality but he had that self imposed restriction. Well any time there were still random death penalties for annoying the government. It's always better when fiction is consistent.
kesterling2003 1 year ago
Man Annas and Pilate are both so wicked in this version. In the original they were flamers, and it plays so much better with them being evil. This Annas gives me fricking nightmares. The previous version made me think of my favorite Liberace performances. Though this Jesus was with the Village People, no? Not that there's anything wrong with that.
kesterling2003 1 year ago
comparing different versions only leaves you disappointed with some and confused about others, etc.over the years i've tried to enjoy each performance, interpretation and production on it's own. it's evolved from the brown album, to the 73 film, to all the stage versions to this 2000 version authorized and conceptualized by both rice and weber for director gail andrews. each time i watch and listen i find new moments that work, etc; and i've also played these roles on stage and film! cheers
krako79 1 year ago
I think there's just a huge dichotomy with Jerome's Judas. In front of the cameras he's taunting and cruel, but as soon as the cameras focus on the...angels...he becomes loving and concerned, and loses the demonic quality that characterizes him the rest of the time.
It's a different Judas from Carl Anderson's, and I think it's most likely incomparable.
MoiraESK 1 year ago
This version just doesn't hold up AT ALL to the film done in 1973.
7peacefreak 1 year ago
i think the explanation by @jmao96 makes sense to me...this version seems more taunting than the 1973 version...and the leather pants don't actually help one cultivate a sense of sorry for this version of judas either : )
but one thing i didn't see in the 1973 version...when they are nailing JC's hands...why does this Judas respond as if he (Judas) is being nailed...just curious...
Ilijah 1 year ago
I personally think Judas does pity Jesus in this version. You can see that during the chorus when he's talking to Jesus. Look at his face at 1:30 for example. Unlike the version from the 70s however, the conflicting and complicated emotions are shown more subtlety. I haven't seen the whole show, but that's what it seems to me so far. The subtle things are important though.
megers67 1 year ago
@megers67 I agree with you completely.
phililili23 1 year ago
Carl Anderson ROCKED in the 1970s. His vocals will NEVER be surpassed. It caused such a racial overtone in the 1970s that Judas was cast as a black man, but Carl Anderson was not the only one. . .anyway this guy just sucked ass.
Pearbear66 1 year ago
please someone tell me that's NOT Phil Collins as Judas... -_-'
Volts48 1 year ago
I thought this was good, but I liked the 70s version better. Stayed truer to the whole sand and sandals motif.
vincentalfred54 1 year ago
i think jerome pradon's portrayal of judas is just so different then carl andersons portrayal as judas so his voice would go along w/ his character...in this version judas is now rubbing it in jesus's face....in the older version judas felt sorry for jesus....you really cant compare the two just because their voices are completly different and there emotions while singing the song
jmao96 1 year ago 28
@jmao96 & @RyuichiMask:
Maybe I'm wrong, but my interpretation of this one is that the song is sung by the Biblical Adversary (ie: Satan) in the guise of Judas. Filling it out are the media shills doing his bidding - the lyrics make so much more sense this way (at least to me) than in the original, with the ghost of Judas questioning Jesus' fate.
IDioGenesis 1 year ago 15
@IDioGenesis yeah in this one you can tell this is like the evil in judas the red and black outfit the leather pants rock and roll music... i mean the whole musical is rock and roll but this one is the biggest and you can tell....in the older one everyone was wearing white...it was like psychedelic rock look in a way with the girls in afros
jmao96 1 year ago
@IDioGenesis My interpretation is you can link this song to the story of Thomas the unbeliever "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." It renews this question to us, and meanwhile it rises some new questions too, like relationship to other religions.
TheCountOfFlanders 1 year ago
@IDioGenesis Actually, I took it a bit differently: Judas is Judas, still bitter at Christ, and the demons are tempting him away from Christ, so that he taunts Christ even as Christ tries to give him one last chance. Note that as soon as Christ goes back to Earth, the demons disappear and Judas is, well, damned for all time.
IoEstasCedonta 1 year ago
@IDioGenesis But isn't that what Judas has done for most of the show? All he's asked of Jesus is for an explanation. I think one of the things that turns the musical version of judas against jesus is the fact that he no longer understands why his friends is doing what he does. I think it makes perfect sense for him to continue to ask why.
kittypurrrr 1 year ago
@IDioGenesis @jmao96
I thought the different interpretations were refreshing and thought invoking. Personally, ALW has written a good piece that can be revised in this times to appeal a different crowd.
darik60 1 year ago
@IDioGenesis Huh, I never thought of it that. Sounds appropriate actually, with the way it's being sung in here.
CatLuvr69 10 months ago
@IDioGenesis
I'd never thought of that, but that makes sense. I don't know if it really accords with Judas being present during the next sequence since he legitmately seems broken up about it, but I like that idea.
stitch99 8 months ago
@IDioGenesis It could also be argued that Jesus is hallucinating.
dadevi 5 months ago
@jmao96 i agree that you can't compare the two different character choices, but unless jerome pradon's character choice was "sing all of judas's songs as annoyingly as possible", he didn't do a very good job of singing these songs.. In my opinion.
TarasW 10 months ago
@jmao96 Same here! Great musical nonetheless!
MAY1EXPRES 8 months ago
Thanks for the video this was actually the only song that i liked more than the original version and i love that one lol
illise 1 year ago
I know we should judge things by their own merits, not compare them to the original. . . but this is so bad considering the other was so good 0_0 It's so camp and cheesy, like a bad local play or a school production. . . The acting is attrocious and the singing isn't anywhere near as strong as the 70's version.
RyuichiMask 1 year ago
wtf is this shit ?
xmobster5 1 year ago
@xmobster5 I second that......
miyalana 1 year ago
Wow this sucked. Well, compared to the original film anyway
Rmir72 1 year ago
@schmitty422, he still loves him in this version, but this kind of the "i told you so" part
MrPepijnblommesteijn 1 year ago
In this version Judas looks like he's enjoying Jesus's suffering. The 70's one he loved Jesus
schmitty422 1 year ago
awesome....
bugz9bugzzz 1 year ago
haha to people who think this is tacky and too modernized and whatever, I find it funny that you dont grasp the concept :P
ArcaneAddictionBand 1 year ago 2
Fuck this fake version! They didnt need to remake this film just like they dont need to remake red dawn!
cozmosmashzu 1 year ago
what's the song namee?
ilussionordream 1 year ago
@ilussionordream
Jesus Christ Superstar is the name of the song as well as of the musical.
IDioGenesis 1 year ago
@IDioGenesis Actually, I'm just saying, the name of the song is just plain "Superstar". That's how it was labeled on the soundtrack.
MoviePro84 1 year ago 7
@MoviePro84
LOL... OK, you're the movie pro!
Thanx.
IDioGenesis 1 year ago
@IDioGenesis Thanks man. LOL! That's too funny. Thanks for the compliment.
MoviePro84 1 year ago
@IDioGenesis The song is simply titled "Superstar"
Bdawg9891 1 year ago
no offense,,,,but Judas SUCKS
shimmerysquirt 1 year ago
im sorry but this is so so so very god awful
moocowtoyou 1 year ago
@moocowtoyou
In comparison to the 70's version? Why?
IDioGenesis 1 year ago 3
@IDioGenesis its tacky its ugly, the voices have no hushed tone of fear and terror, especially in pilate and judas! ted neely looked like and projected a broken down doubting man, this guy walks around like USA angel. and nazi uniforms and ugly ass tacky latex! the "modern" touches in the film stylized it, made it fantastic looking. this just makes me wanna gag.
moocowtoyou 1 year ago
This is more the hollywood version if you understand what i mean I saw the entire concert on DVD in australia
writerfreak34 1 year ago
This version is very, very good! Perfect to me! I like Tony but perfect Judas form me is Jerom! :)
7red7lady7 1 year ago
Prefer the Tony Vincent Version, but this is still quite good :)
EmoChrissie 1 year ago
like it!
user5134 1 year ago
Bravo!
ariastoteles 1 year ago