Taylor Swift has seen a massive surge of brand-new fans since about 2020. despite already having such a large fan base. Now reaching a peak of about 107,000,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, reaching the #1 most listened-to artist in the world, it is clear that Swift has reached an all-time high of fame. However, this rise of fans has resulted in extremely high demand for Eras Tour tickets, Swift’s legendary global tour. This caused many die-hard Swifties to be unable to purchase tickets due to the high competition and demand surrounding the concert. As a solution, Swift decided to film and release an Eras Tour Movie in theaters to allow all fans to experience, or even re-experience, the concert they missed out on. 

My personal experience with the Eras Tour Movie was extremely positive. Everywhere I turned, I could see sequins, glitter, cardigans, and friendship bracelets. The environment was overwhelmingly friendly and welcoming. The film itself was phenomenal and breathtaking. The quality looked like it was filmed on an eyeball, allowing the audience to see Swift clear as day from her bedazzled Lover bodysuit to her painted nails. The movie takes us from era to era, just like in the real concert. First, from Lover where spirits are high and the night is just starting, to the Fearless era, where nostalgia and love are in the air. Swift then takes us to evermore where emotions are high and tears are flowing. However, with an abrupt transition, we are then taken through the reputation era where fans are screeching and screaming. The sole song “Enchanted” is then performed to represent the Speak Now era where Swift emerges in a breathtaking ball gown, resembling a princess. The movie then transitions into the Red era where Swifties scream classic songs from their childhood. Swift then begins a soft intro in the folklore era where captivating tales are told about a teenage love triangle and a problematic woman only to move on to the 1989 era, an upbeat, iconic album that changed lives. Afterward, is the moment in the movie where everyone held their breaths in anticipation to see what surprise songs Swift chose to display in her movie. The entire theater  burst into excitement when they heard the first words of “Our Song”, a well-loved song from Swift’s debut album. The second surprise song was “You’re On Your Own, Kid,” from Swift’s most recent album, Midnights. This pair of surprise songs was quite an interesting choice made by Swift considering one was from her first album and the second was from her last album. It felt very full circle and intentional, like a nod to how far Swift has come along since she was just a 14-year-old writing songs on her bed. Swift ends the movie with Midnights, spirits still high, and a fun way to end the night. 

Overall, the Eras Tour Movie Concert was an amazing experience and an incredibly accurate depiction of the real concert. I feel it was a phenomenal way for Swift to connect with fans who couldn’t make it to her concerts and for fans to experience the next best thing. However, many Swifties did notice that six songs from the original concert did not make it into the movie: “The Archer,” “no body, no crime,” “‘tis the d**m season,” “Long Live,” “cardigan,” and “Wildest Dreams.” Although seeing these cuts was disappointing, I don’t think it took much away from the movie itself. Swift’s performance and energy made up for it. Compared to the actual Eras Tour, I feel the experience was mostly captured. The unbelievable performance from Taylor Swift from her vocals to her emotion was perfectly portrayed. It was like reliving that night all over again.