so. much. leather.

so. much. leather.

I know a lot of people who hate on this version and I don’t get it. I think this is such an excellent telling of the story presented by the music. It is definitely a dated production, sure: My partner noted was just how much this production exists in a post Rent world and so many of the costumes and set it feel like a reaction to that. But once you get past dated books, you find a production with performances that are so great. Especially the relationship between Jesus and Judas is so interesting and genuinely I think Judas is played unironically gay, and I find that beautiful and haunting, and truly truly interesting. Jerome Pradon who plays Judas is absolutely fantastic, and his voice breaks, and I’ve heard people give him crap for that, but That’s only because he’s acting his fucking ass off and I’ll take that over a pretty voice any day. And Glenn Carter playing Jesus has a gorgeous voice and can hit all of the notes and still manages to act Jesus with the appropriate anger and frustration.


 This is an always will be my definitive film version of this, at least until we get a pro shot of the Hollywood bowl production.

I know a lot of people who hate on this version and I don’t get it. I think this is such an excellent telling of the story presented by the music. It is definitely a dated production, sure: My partner noted was just how much this production exists in a post Rent world and so many of the costumes and set it feel like a reaction to that. But once you get past dated books, you find a production with performances that are so great. Especially the relationship between Jesus and Judas is so interesting and genuinely I think Judas is played unironically gay, and I find that beautiful and haunting, and truly truly interesting. Jerome Pradon who plays Judas is absolutely fantastic, and his voice breaks, and I’ve heard people give him crap for that, but That’s only because he’s acting his fucking ass off and I’ll take that over a pretty voice any day. And Glenn Carter playing Jesus has a gorgeous voice and can hit all of the notes and still manages to act Jesus with the appropriate anger and frustration.


 This is an always will be my definitive film version of this, at least until we get a pro shot of the Hollywood bowl production.

Ok I need a moment for the kiss scene… 

Now this version of JCS is not the best of I’ve seen, and at the beginning I was set on me disliking it but it genuinely gets better as it progresses, and the enjoyment rises every minute. At the start everyone was acting very D’com which I felt was unfitting, but as soon as stakes started rising and I got more into it so did the actors. (Wanted to point out how Mary Magdalene’s performance was definitely my favorite). Some of the imagery was so thrilling. This Jesus is such a Himbo in this version, and Judas’ jealousy and admiration is so much fun to point out, which makes the fact that they take time to outline their relationship so fan-freaking-tastic. The general vibe is such a pleasure to watch, with the 2000’ costumes (which were modern for the time) as well as the set design. Some of the vocals or changes to the songs didn’t sit with me right, but that just might be due to my love for the 96’ version. Also might just be a personal thing but this version of Herod is genuinely up there for best Herod interpretation that I’ve seen. (Oh and Judas’ death didn’t match up to my expectations, although the crucifixion was insane!! Again that might just be me). Overall this is such a joy that truly sucks you in.

Ok I need a moment for the kiss scene… 

Now this version of JCS is not the best of I’ve seen, and at the beginning I was set on me disliking it but it genuinely gets better as it progresses, and the enjoyment rises every minute. At the start everyone was acting very D’com which I felt was unfitting, but as soon as stakes started rising and I got more into it so did the actors. (Wanted to point out how Mary Magdalene’s performance was definitely my favorite). Some of the imagery was so thrilling. This Jesus is such a Himbo in this version, and Judas’ jealousy and admiration is so much fun to point out, which makes the fact that they take time to outline their relationship so fan-freaking-tastic. The general vibe is such a pleasure to watch, with the 2000’ costumes (which were modern for the time) as well as the set design. Some of the vocals or changes to the songs didn’t sit with me right, but that just might be due to my love for the 96’ version. Also might just be a personal thing but this version of Herod is genuinely up there for best Herod interpretation that I’ve seen. (Oh and Judas’ death didn’t match up to my expectations, although the crucifixion was insane!! Again that might just be me). Overall this is such a joy that truly sucks you in.

Felt like a film class project with slightly better budget if they let the popular yet untalented kid play the antagonist

Felt like a film class project with slightly better budget if they let the popular yet untalented kid play the antagonist

It felt like it was filmed in those cool stereotipical 2000s highschools in disney shows

It felt like it was filmed in those cool stereotipical 2000s highschools in disney shows