Yeah, this video definitely looks like it was directed by
an amateur video director and a choreographer.
You know what I find hilariously ironic. Stans jumped on my jock because I suggested Gaga
NOT do a strictly biblical interpretation of "Judas" and attempt to modernize the idea -- I was basically told to
"STFU," and that
"of course it's going to take place in biblical times, the name is the song is 'Judas.'" Now, look what we have here... a modern version of a "biblical setting" and those same stans are hyperventilating and saying how it's her best work and ****. Hi-larious.
There are two main flaws with this video:
1. Far too much choreography was shown. Not necessary.
2. Gaga couldn't focus on
one concept -- the major problem. I enjoyed the modernization of Jesus and the apostles, but of course, Stefani couldn't help herself but to dawn some Early Imperial Period wardrobe and end with a Gaga-esque style statement while being stoned, which is almost, if not completely, unrelated to what's going on, both in imagery and in concept -- don't worry, I'm sure Gaga will give you a "good reason" for why it is "artistically relevant" for her to resemble the sister of
The Grudge, while being stoned... and you'll eat it right up, of course. Being an amateur, Gaga also lacked the ability to create atmosphere within the music video. The sets were large and elaborate, yet, unfortunately, we saw none of it, and, instead, witnessed lots of choreography, close-ups, and slow-motion shots of her walking -- not the best way to spend an alleged ten million dollars. If Gaga focused solely on the modernization, with less choreography shots, it would have made a far more interesting video; she could have even incorporated more of a
West Side Story concept as well.
Random thoughts: Great smile in the opening scene. She's hot in that red outfit and that black outfit in the tub. Why does Jesus look like John Leguizamo? And the gun reminded me of the gold gun in the Nintendo 64 game, "Goldeneye 007."
...Vin