Wonderful character development!

Boring

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

This is brilliant and the music, staging, acting, choreography, and singing all do justice to ALW and TR's original and, IMHO, it's better than the Golden Globes winning movie.

I think people forget the movie version came out 45 years ago. So many other things have been remade 5 times in that span. I am not sure why folks complain about not hearing over the audience. I am guessing they are on TV's that came out 45 years ago. You can change the sound setting on the new TV's to play quality music. I had no trouble. I enjoyed seeing Legend interact with the audience. The "Hosanna" song where he got them all clapping was amazing. That is what theater is all about. As far as people saying he was miscast as Christ, well we all know those are veiled prejudicial statements. Legend is a classically trained musician. He was excepted into Harvard and Georgetown on his music merits. He was a child prodigy on the piano and vocals. He was a music director by his junior year. He never missed a single note or word in any song. He has an Oscar, a Tony and multiple Grammy's. Rice and Webber worked with him on every song. His tone and pitch were perfect. He is an amazing talent. If he earns an Emmy with this performance, he will be a very select few to earn an EGOT. As far as the perception of being miscast, Jesus (A name he never heard once during his time on earth) was born Jewish, died Jewish, and was resurrected Jewish. He will return Jewish as well. All of those "J" words and not one J in the Hebrew alphabet. His name was actually Yeshua or Immanuel. The Bible does not give many descriptions of his appearance, but it does give several key ones. His skin was bronze, and his hair was like wool. It also said he looked like a son of Judah. He looked Jewish. He would have had a long beard, sideburns, and probably dark skin and hair. The Nazarene's came over from Greece. He would have probably worn a yamika as well. He also warned against preachers wearing white robes. His robes were probably natural linens or wool. Bleaching was only for the very wealthy. Legend stepped into some big shoes. He comes from a preacher family in the Mid West in a country Jesus never heard of or stepped foot in. But I think he would have smiled at this performance. It was beautifully done and moved people.

Audience blew it for me why the continuous applause spoiled the intro! Wish live audience would just shut up and let the music and songs paly without interruption! Shame on them! Had recorded to watch but deleted right after John Legend's entrance (this is where applause is ok) but the audience continued to disrupt the show so I deleted! WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! I was really looking forward to seeing the modern version...a message to NBC...next live performance SHUT THE AUDIANCE UP! This is the reason why the Beatles quit touring back in 1968...I don't pay to go to live shows or concerts to hear the audience but to hear the performance.

I truly loved this production, atmospheric set, great character portrayal and the singing stunning. If you moaned about this then you are difficult to please. I watched it without adverts so cannot comment on that. Sara Bareilles -10/10 was wonderful, Brandon Victor Dixon 11/10 simply brilliant, John Legend 9/10 - great performance but a little one dimensional as an actor. If you love JCS and you are not a wannabe critic who likes to disseminate and rip apart every element, you will LOVE this production!