Simon Zealotes - 2000 Film | Jesus Christ Superstar

Seventh in a series of clips from the 2000 Jesus Christ Superstar film. With Glenn Carter as Jesus and Tony Vincent as Simon.

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Lyrics:
Christ you know I love you.
Did you see I waved?
I believe in you and God
So tell me that I'm saved.Christ you know I love you.

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A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

It was the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage and first came to major theatres when it debuted on Broadway in October 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York.

Less than 12 months after the Broadway show opened, the rock spectacle went to London, exploding onto the West End at the Palace Theatre in August 1972 in a hugely successful production. By 1980, after 3,358 performances, Jesus Christ Superstar had become the longest running musical in West End history at the time and grossed $12.3 million.

In all, Jesus Christ Superstar has grossed over $205 million and has been professionally produced in 42 countries around the world!

[Midnaspalace]

this is the most 2000 thing i've ever seen

[kateburns]

Just like the 1970s version is the most 70s thing ever, this film is the most 00s thing ever.

[ultramango]

The look of this Simon is the absolute proof that this version was made in 2000

[youraveragedissapointment]

I love the fact that the entire time Jesus’s face just looked so done with everything

[Lilliathi]

Frosted tips, soul patch, tank top, slightly effeminate dancing, oversinging.. yeah, Simon is a 90's boyband member turned revolutionary.

[jeremysalkeld]

The militarised theme of this version as opposed to the cultish dance party of the 1973 version actually brings out quite an interesting point, which is the immense politicisation of messianism at the time of the life of Jesus. The Roman emperor Vespasian usurped power in 69 having allegedly performed miraculous feats in Egypt, for example.

[gentlerat]

I like how they keep flashing back to Judas. This is everything Judas fears, given his earlier song.

[Molly-tvsv]

3:40 is still the best 'I told you so' face ever

[michellepaillet]

1:22 "Simon!"
This single word moves me so much every time I listen to this song

[fermintenava]

Nothing against other versions, but this one integrated the song much better in the on-going story and everyone knows what's going on.

[ChildofNature-hxev]

The only part in the entire production where Jesus and Judas are 100% on the same page.

[imogenlenore]

Simon absolutely slayed in this version.

[neodarlek]

I've been watching a lot of versions of this musical lately, and it occurred to me that this song is the musical's version of the "Temptation", in which Jesus is offered earthly power and kingship, if he will abandon his path. Funny to imagine Judas as the metaphorical "Angel on the Shoulder", encouraging his friend to keep to his teachings, and reject what Simon is offering.

[arievena]

Best Simon ! Tony Vincent has an incredible voice. I watch this at least once a day.

[daniellet-h]

Simon: 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Judas: 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Jesus: 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[AntonHeimerman-evbw]

There are only a couple things in this version that move me to tears… one is Judas and Jesus staring each other down towards the end of The Last Supper, the other is when the rumble breaks out here, repeatedly cutting back to Jesus’ heartbroken face.

[gingaddict]

I LOVE TONY VINCENT! He did amazingly with this song!

[undead.rising]

I think this version makes the lyrics about what Simon sings about come across best. Simon Zealotes - Jesus' ultimate fanboy!!!

[hellund]

This is the most "2000s" thing I have ever seen - bless!

[clumsygamer]

Judas: The annoying know-it-all sibling
Simon: The younger brother who gets everyone in trouble
Peter: The older brother trying to keep everything together!
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