This spring and summer Taylor Swift did something that many artists never can do, thus making her the talk of the summer.
During the U.S. leg of the Eras Tour, Swift was performing in different cities every weekend for up to three nights in a row. She performed in sold out stadiums of over 70,000 people. Millions of fans, including myself, did not get a chance to go this summer. So, when Swift announced the “Eras Tour Movie” I knew I had to watch it right when it came out.
The movie is almost three hours long consisting of nearly all of the songs she sang during the concert.
The first era of the movie is “Lover” an album that came out in 2019. The first song played is “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince” giving an exciting opening to the show. She then goes on to play her four most loved songs on this album, “Cruel Summer” and “The Man”. Also, “You Need to Calm Down” and “Lover.” During “Lover,” the bracelets that the fans are wearing create hearts in the crowd that go throughout the stadium. Overall, it is a very colorful and upbeat part of the show.
Swift takes us back to childhood for the next era: “Fearless.” Swift takes the stage with her guitar and shimmery dress to go right into the song “Fearless.” Throughout the song, she spins and dances like there is no tomorrow. The next two songs played are two of her most popular songs in her discography, “You Belong With Me” and “Love Story.” The “Fearless” era of the show made me feel like I was in kindergarten again making up dances to all of the songs with my best friends.
The next era, “Evermore” starts off with a dark stage with “witches” doing a ritual for the song “Willow.” After “Willow,” the next three songs are definitely the most gut-wrenching part of the show. “Marjorie” is played next which is a song all about Swift’s grandma that died. The whole stadium shines their flashlights in Marjorie’s honor. “Champagne Problems” is played next on the piano where thousands of teenage girls scream along to this song with Swift. After “Champagne Problems” every show has a competition of who can cheer for the longest. It was very exciting to hear how loud a stadium can get for one person. “Tolerate It,” the most heartbreaking act of the night. I was in tears and so was everyone else watching. “Evermore” is an amazing act that really triggers all the emotions.
Everybody’s favorite: “Reputation” Swift opens up with “…Ready For It?”. The lights are off everywhere, smoke is going up and the crowd is as loud as they can get. The next three songs are “Delicate,” “Don’t Blame Me” and “Look What You Made Me Do.” This is one of the best parts of the show just because it is so upbeat and everyone has a good time during this era. The visuals and effects are top tier as well.
For the next era, “Speak Now” many people were disappointed. With there being only one song for this era it brought excruciating pain to many fans. Swift walks out on stage with a magnificent lavender dress to sing “Enchanted.” This act feels like a fairytale with the background dancers flowy dresses, the colors and of course, Swift herself.
I was really transported back to my childhood during the “Red” era when I heard the guitar to introduce “22” one of my favorite songs as a kid. Swift and all of her dancers look like they are having the time of their lives during this song. During the bridge of “22,” a fan gets picked at every show to receive the hat that Swift is wearing. For the film, Bianka Bryant got picked. Given that Swift and Kobe Bryant were friends, this was a very emotional part of the show. Bryant and Swift had a heartwarming encounter that touched the hearts of everyone in the stadium. The next three songs were “We Are Never Getting Back Together,” “I Knew You Were Trouble” and one of her most loved “All Too Well (10 Minute Version).”
“Folklore” era starts off with Swift sitting on the roof of a cabin in the woods singing “The 1.” Before singing “Betty” Swift talks to the fans about the love triangle she created and the fun she had writing “Folklore.” After “Betty,” Swift sings “The Last Great American Dynasty” where all of her background dancers are dressed in suits and big gowns. She then plays “August,” “Illicit Affairs” and a very emotional ending with “My Tears Ricochet.” The “Folklore” era is definitely one of my favorites because all of the songs are so good and I felt so many different emotions.
One of the best eras, “1989” is the most captivating part of the show. Starting off with the most popular, “Style,” the stage lights up, buildings are on the screen, the music is almost deafening and Swift comes out in her bright pink outfit. She then plays “Blank Space” where the dancers ride around on bicycles and where Swift swings a golf club around. “Shake It Off” starts and the whole stadium starts dancing. Closing out this era is “Bad Blood.” During this song fire shoots up from the stage and at the top of the screen while the crowd goes wild. “1989” is definitely the best part of the show.
In planning the Eras Tour, Swift wanted to have a time where it was just her, the piano, the guitar and her fans. Swift does two surprise songs every night and for the film she chose “Our Song” from “Debut” and “You’re On Your Own Kid” from “Midnights.” These two songs were really great songs for the set as Swift was then able to capture songs from all ten albums.
The last era of the show is “Midnights,” Swift’s most recent album. The era starts out with “Lavender Haze” where Swift comes out in a lavender oversized shirt. “Anti-Hero” is the next song which had a very upbeat part where she was able to wave to all her fans while singing “It’s me, hi…” The next song, “Midnight Rain” was one of my favorites because of the props used and a very surprising and fast outfit change that Swift had. “Midnight Rain” transitions into “Vigilante Shit” where the crowd goes wild for the dance that Swift and her dancers do. The next two songs are “Bejeweled” and “Mastermind” where there is dancing, playfulness and many amazing visuals. Ending the show is “Karma.” Swift and her crew are all dressed in different shimmery colored jackets and they dance their hearts out. They all bow to the audience and then leave Swift on the stage. Swift waves goodbye to every part of the stadium and bows. The stage starts dropping and Swift is gone. This was an emotional part of the show because it was so sad for it to be over.
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Everyone should go give it a try!
