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David McK (3562 KP) rated Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) in Movies

Mar 26, 2023

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

1973 | Drama, Musical, Drama

7.3

(6 Ratings)

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Very strange setting

Film version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber rock musical of the same name, and - unfortunately - it doesn't quite work.

Personally, I think that's because of the juxtaposition of the events being (re)told through the eyes of Judas Iscariot alongside the more modern setting, which is just *odd*: here, for example, the Roman empire seems to have access to jet fighters, tanks and rifles (amongst others ...)

I think if they had stuck to a more 'traditional' production design instead of trying to marry the story with a modern setting it would have worked better.

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ClareR (5879 KP) rated Herc in Books

Jun 26, 2024

Herc

Phoenicia Rogerson | 2024 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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Herc is the story of Hercules told by the people who knew him. I really enjoyed this style of storytelling, it seemed more personal, and unlike the traditional myths, we could see how Hercules actions impacted on those around him, and those he loved.

This isn’t a story for the faint-hearted. It’s graphic both in violence (he was a violent man) and sex (who liked sex). Also, it would probably help if you knew the story of Hercules before starting this. It can dart around a bit from person to person.

Recommended for the Greek mythology fans 🙋🏼‍♀️