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Godspell (1973)
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Comparing Godspell to its near-contemporaries Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair is unavoidable, but Godspell has developed its own unique following. With their thrift-store-meets-circus-performer garb, the characters in David Greene's adaptation of the popular off-Broadway production may look more like the hippies in Hair than the biblical personages of Superstar. But Godspell isn't really about the "Age of Aquarius," nor does it adopt a dark or operatic tone towards its subject matter, the Gospel according to Matthew. The mood is, instead, upbeat and uplifting (at least until the crucifixion...
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| Godspell Movie Review by Melanie (2/3/2007) |
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I don't know what else to say, except that this movie is a disgrace. I love musical theatre, I am also a Christian, and this movie disgraces both.
This movie, in my opinion, is a huge reason why musical theatre has such a horrible rep. I love this show, the soundtrack from the revival is awesome, but this movie just...
(complete Godspell review by Melanie)
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