Heaven On Their Minds - 2000 Film | Jesus Christ Superstar 

Good God it's real!!! I thought I'd imagined this movie in a fever dream. Judas in a leather jacket screaming like a cat in heat. Jesus in cargo pants. Pilate dressed like a Nazi, chewing the scenery like it's his favourite gum. Madness. Utter carnage.

Jesus just standing there looking at him like, "Damn. It's 7 am. Are u ok?"

JESUSSSSSSS *Jesus shows up in a tank top and cargos in front of a bright light*

I really like this version of this song just because it shows Jesus appearing to take Judas's advice seriously and it looks like he is actually considering what Judas is saying.

Anyone else as obsessed with this musical as I am?

Everyone shitting on his voice. Honestly I think the fact that he is stretching himself thing works so well for this song and the character. Judas sounds on edge vocally because he is on edge mentally and emotionally. Its why I don't like the other interpretations I've seen as much. Judas SHOULD be about to lose control. that's his ENTIRE CHARACTER.

Jerome's face when he finally leaves the angry paper to show his real concern when he says "and they'll hurt you if they think you've lied" is just perfect. This man just nailed this paper, I'm obsessed with his participarion in this musical.

He screams Jesus and in comes Tarzan.

While he lacks the range really needed for it, the emotion and intensity is excellent. The decision to stage it as a more directly confrontational piece highlights the central conflict of the character in a way the more "talking to himself" stagings can't do.

God, look at those eyes. Never dropping it for a second, SO much emotion in those eyes.

That "please remenber that i wanted us to live" always touchs my heart

Jerome Pradon is just wonderful in this role! Brilliant!

I'm not a big fan of Judas' voice here but his diction was impeccable - I could decipher every word more clearly here than all the other performances I've listened to by other actors who sounded better in the role.

God the way his facial expressions change between 2:56 and 3:02 to genuine concern gives me chills still. The level of acting he brings to this role is what will always keep him my favorite Judas 💙

1:30 that guy with long hair that always walks into the room and people yell "Hey it's Jesus!" and he's so underwhelmed by how overused the joke is.

Jerome Pradon's voice might not have been the most suited for the role, but my god his performance was stunning.

I fucking love this version. Pradon is epic.

I have to wonder who made the decision to put Jesus in cargo pants. He's a walking GAP commercial. I know that was the point, but it's just funny, you know? xD

I think this is the best version because this Judas expresses his feeling both his voice and his facial expression very clearly and perfectly. I am able to stand his position to get what he feels. In this musical, it is brilliant !

I love this interpretation of Judas. The lyrics have always pointed out how dedicated Judas was to Christ; however, no one shows how flawed Judas was quite like Jerome.

Tbh Judas SHOULD be bald and singing with a strained broken voice, wearing his glossy leather jacket spitting on Jesus’ face..... after I watched this INCREDIBLE version so many times

He looks like a combination of Jack Nicholson and Luke Evans trying to be James Dean, and his performance is absolutely incredible.

I really like this Judas. You see, of course he is not perfect. But this is exactly how it should be. It feels more real, more pure. You can feel his doubts and his pain.

This song is a cry of an angry desperate man. He's trying to get someone he considers a friend to listen.

Jesus is just like: dude we've been over this, leave me alone

Anyone getting the feeling that Jesus and Judas have had this conversation before, and Jesus just doesn't have the energy to get into it right now? "Okay, Judas? Buddy? Ya know I love ya, but I literally just woke up 10 minutes ago. Can we do this AFTER I've had my coffee? Also, personal space, dude."

when I first heard this version is was totally appalled by Judas' voice, but after watching the entire thing I absolutely love him

Yes this Judas does not have the best voice, but goddamn he absolutely outshines everyone on the acting front

"Our conquerors object to another noisy sect." Great line that I don't remember from the Carl Anderson 1973 version.

this movie's aesthetic is insane

I love how the line "My mind is clearer now" isn't only juxtaposed with "My mind is in darkness now" from the death scene (which is kinda obvious), but also with "Too much heaven on their minds".

Full disclosure: this was the first version of Heaven on their Minds I've ever heard. And yes, while Carl Anderson is a better singer, and I prefer his version, it is through this one that I became interested in the musical in the first place. The sheer emotional turmoil Pradon manages to convey is overwhelming. Watching this, I really felt that a terrible tragedy was coming. This version of Judas is also very flawed: he isn't bad or evil, but he is caustic and annoying, and you get the feeling that the other disciples just put up with him for Jesus' sake most of the time. (See a later scene when he picks up a fight with Mary and Peter is quick to fist fight him) He isn't very lovable or pleasant, but he does have a soft side, which unfortunately only Jesus can see, partly because Jesus tends to see good in everyone and partly because Judas only bothered to show it to him. It's easy to believe that in-universe such a character would later be rewritten as "always evil and treacherous", since most of the disciples already don't like him much.

I love the pure emotion he shows

My favourite portrayal of Judas. Jerome Pradon nails the role completely on emotion and feeling. I think the only problem is that he outshines Glenn Carter in the musical.

I think Jerome was the best Judas. His acting is so much better than everyone else and I think his voice has so much more emotion than other performers.

Judas is fantastic and their chemistry is great but. something about Glenn carter as Jesus always makes me giggle

OH MY i've gone to church until last year and never thought i'd fell this bromance vibe between Jesus and Judas in my entire life

I have seen and heard so many different interpretations of this song. Many were better vocally (the song does not suit Jerome's voice, he's actually a great singer). However, I have yet to see one capture the raw emotion and desperate acting of this version. Anderson can never be matched, but the way Jerome acts this with just a slight bit of anger in it is quite amazing.

I’m obsessed with how extra everything about this is I can’t take it

Jerome Pradon is and always will be my favorite Judas. I don't know what the complaint is about his voice. I've listened to most other versions, and this is just my absolute favorite. Human and yet so full of over the top of drama.

Very tough song to sing, even tougher to sing it while emoting. Jerome did a decent job in this...and was humble enough to admit he couldn't do it on stage, hence Tony Vincent playing Judas. Fair play to the guy!

2:00 to 2:03 - "I thought you were bae, turns out your just fam"

he can't sing as well as Judas should be able to. he doesn't have the range needed but his performance and acting makes up for it tenfold. you can really see how much he cares about him. he really doesn't want him to get hurt.

There’s so much emotion in his acting, I like his Judas but JCS official HOW COULD YOU CUT OFF GONE SOURRR!?!?!

This is the best acted version of this musical, hands down.

He is my favorite Judas. A lot of people think his voice is not the best, I disagree. The texture of his tone is unique.

Saw the 2018 version and I must say, both are great in their own ways, but this was the first JCS I saw and man, the singing still hits hard 20+ yrs later

there is no heterosexual explanation for this

I love his Judas. He sounds unhinged.

I grew up with this version and never knew how strongly it was disliked. Jerome Pradon was a great Judas imo.

Watching the behind the scenes you can see he took a very academic and involved approach to the character. It shows.

This version of the show (and this song in particular) is set right after Judas and Jesus break up. There’s no other way to explain this dynamic.

I feel like his voice wasn't well suited for the song, but he acted his heart out. I like the proximity between Jesus and Judas and the interpretation of this song as an actual (desperate and one-sided) conversation better than the scene in the old version.

This is such an insane version of the show. I cherish it

As much as I love Carl Anderson and Ted Neely the most, I still think these guys do a pretty damn good job portraying their respective characters

First things first, NOBODY can or will replace Carl when it comes to this song, BUT this Judas is amazing!

I really like here 2:55 when Judas's anger turns into sympathy and worry.

2:48 sums up this performance perfectly.

God he is so passionate

"GONE SOUR!!!!" ...how could you just cut it before the last line?!

His voice isn't as good as Carl Anderson's, but Jerome completely NAILS the character in every way.

i've always felt that jerome pradon's voice isn't super well suited to his role (he's no carl anderson), but my god, his acting is amazing! he puts so much power into his performance, instead of just compensating for how his voice might not be the best, he works with it and the raw emotion in his face and body language makes it so good. i also have to say that this staging is really great, i highly prefer it over the 1978 staging--this way it looks like jesus is seriously considering what judas is saying, and it shows their closeness.

Best part: 4:40 just the look of pure loathing exchanged between Judas and Simon

This is a weaker Judas vocally but I think this is my personal favorite performance acting wise. The actor made really good choices.

The acting is superb - all the emotional nuances are there. Its really does shine another light on Judas-

JEEEESUUUUUUS! Jesus of Nazareth Watch out for that TREE!

"Come on Judas"😂😂

4:28 the “come on, Judas!” After he says: “too much heaven in their minds.” Is so funny. I love this. Need to watch the whole thing.

He's great... just seeing for the first time... I have to see this version... I only know the first film... but this guy is a great Judas! That's big shoes to fill!

This version is just perfect. My parents first showed me this movie when I was a kid, I'm 25 today and there is no other movie I've seen more times than this one. I find the songs in this version more energetic and the whole thing is a masterpiece.

*UNRESOLVED SEXUAL TENSION INTENSIFIES*

Don’t normally like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music but THIS. This song is bloody genius. An actors dream.

I'm weirdly attracted to this Judas

Saw the show when it was new, after hearing the original album, so long ago now, but can remember it like it was yesterday. No one will ever beat Ian Gillan as Jesus, but I do like the edginess of this Judas, that's how he should be.

My mind is clearer now. At last all too well I can see where we all soon will be. If you strip away The myth from the man, You will see where we all soon will be. Jesus! You've started to believe The things they say of you. You really do believe This talk of God is true. And all the good you've done Will soon get swept away. You've begun to matter more Than the things you say. Listen Jesus I don't like what I see. All I ask is that you listen to me. And remember, I've been your right hand man all along. You have set them all on fire. They think they've found the new Messiah. And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong. I remember when this whole thing began. No talk of God then, we called you a man. And believe me, my admiration for you hasn't died. But…

2:17 when the warlock casts fireball in the village market

Come on, Judas! - best line in the show.

You know that feeling when beauty overwhelms you? well, that one of those of them

I love this Judas!!

Lol, never noticed the exasperated "Come on Judas" at 4:30

glenn carter looks like michael bolton here i like how modernized it is to the point that judas LITERALLY has a rebel jacket on and jesus is always in white....not only that, but pontius pilate looks like m bison

really interesting how the vibe of the song changes from the original to this version in the original feels more like Judas venting his frustrations to the wind where here it feels much more confrontational

This is the best thing I have ever seen. Nothing can top this.

Yes, that look at 2:06 , "Oh Judas, not again" ....

Webber and Rice were touched by God to make this master piece. Thank you both.

Listen Jesus I don't like what I see. All I ask is that you listen to me. And remember, I've been your right hand man all along. You have set them all on fire. They think they've found the new Messiah. *And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong*

I'm learning this song as a rock contralto and searching for inspo from him I can appreciate the way he uses breathing in this rendition but for me Carl will always be the g.o.a.t

It’s so mind blowing to think that our Lord probably had the most intimate friendship that has ever existed with the same man that wouldn’t budge on one issue and now they’re forever apart because of it

After many years of study, this, this is the best version of this song.

Please Jesus I just want us to live. All your followers are blind too much heaven on their minds.

My mind is clearer now At last all too well I can see where we all soon will be If you strip away The myth from the man You will see where we all soon will be Jesus! You started to believe the things they say of you You really do believe this talk of God is true And all the good you've done will soon get swept away You've begun to matter more than the things you say Listen Jesus I don't like what I see All I ask is that you listen to me And remember, I've been your right hand man all along You have set them all on fire They think they've found the new Messiah And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong I remember when this whole thing began No talk of God then we called you a man And believe me, my admiration for you hasn't died But every word you say today Gets twisted round some other way And they'll hurt you if they think you lied Nazareth your famous son Should have stayed a great unknown Like his father, carving wood He'd have made good Tables, chairs and oaken chests Would have suited Jesus best He'd have caused nobody harm No one alarm Listen Jesus, do you care for your race? Don't you see, we must keep in our place? We are occupied Have you forgotten how put down we are? I am frightened by the crowd For we are getting much too loud And they'll crush us if we go too far If we go too far Listen Jesus to the warning I give Please remember that I want us to live But it's sad to see our chances weakening with every hour All your followers are blind Too much heaven on their mind It was beautiful but now it's sour Yes it all Gone Sour Listen Jesus to the warning I give! Please Remember that i want us to live! So, Come on Come on He won`t Listen to me Come on Listen Come on and Listen to Me Listen Listen to me Come on and Listen to me Listen to me ME!

Looks straight into camera and smiles his angry lyrics

Jesus pouty face is probably the best thing in this video

Remember getting home at 13 after a kitchen shift at the pub and watching this with the family. So bizarre... and so good. Love this musical rendition, say what you will. The looks back to Judas are heavy, and they BOTH knew where it was going.

3:17 lightly pinch jesus arm. Why it's looks so cute

I am the biggest JCS fan that has ever lived. Jerome Pradon is the best Judas that ever was and ever will be.

This may be an unpopular opinion, but this is my favorite version of this song.

Love how the face acting from Jesus seems to say “I know, but I have no choice.”

Personally he's my favourite Judas, only second to Tim Minchin on voice, but the emotion and rawness of Pradon has always been top for me.

The blocking of the scene is kind of weird but his phrasing is perfect. This is one of my favorites from the musical