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Swift's unparalleled tour slays on screen; some swearing.
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Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
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What's the Story?
Like the epic tour that spawned it, TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR showcases much of what fans have come to expect from Taylor Swift: a focused, detailed performance that feels intimate while commanding worldwide attention. The premise of the tour stemmed partially from a COVID-canceled 2020 festival that had been planned for her seventh studio album -- and partially out of her eighth, ninth, and 10th studio albums, which were released during the pandemic. As Swift says during the show: "People would come up to me and say, oh, what are you gonna do now? Are you gonna do a tour that's, like, all of the albums? That's what, a three-and-a-half-hour-long show? And I was like yes, that is exactly what we're doing. I'm going to call it the Eras Tour. See you there." Most of the songs from the standard tour setlist are included, with a few cut for time.
Is It Any Good?
This electric concert film is several things at once: a celebration, a love letter, and a precedent. During Swift's 17-years-and-counting musical career, many of her fans have grown up with her. During that time, she's fallen into and out of public grace (and love), experimented with several musical genres, and -- through it all -- managed to remain relatable and musically relevant. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour acknowledges all of those phases by celebrating the evolved relationship between Swift and her fans with each era she performs songs from. In other words, the film dedicates itself to that very dedication. And it begs the question: How will Swift possibly top a tour of this caliber? But as every Swiftie knows all too well, this concert movie is likely but one era of many more to come.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the value of concert movies for audiences that don't get a chance to see the show live. How is the experience of watching Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in theaters different from seeing a live show? Is it better in some ways and worse in others?
Which of Swift's eras do you connect with the most, and why? Did you gain more appreciation for a certain era after watching this movie?
What character strengths does Swift exhibit on stage? Does this movie inspire you in any way?
If you could ask Swift any question about this movie, what would it be?
Movie Details
- In theaters: October 13, 2023
- On DVD or streaming: December 13, 2023
- Cast: Taylor Swift
- Director: Sam Wrench
- Inclusion Information: Female actors
- Studio: AMC Theatres
- Genre: Documentary
- Topics: Great Girl Role Models , Music and Sing-Along
- Character Strengths: Perseverance
- Run time: 160 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG-13
- MPAA explanation: some strong language and suggestive material
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: April 22, 2024
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