The view from our seats
I’m a Swiftie. Don’t come for me. So, when my husband asked if we wanted tickets for my daughter and I to see her concert film, I didn’t hesitate. Hellz to the fan-girlz yeah, I wanna see Tay-Tay.
The reason I appreciate Taylor Swift is that she’s consistently great. Her songs are meaningful, and her lyrics are mostly powerful (with the exception of whatever a sexy baby is). She writes her music and plays several instruments. She’s crossed a few genres – country, folk, pop, dance. She’s very much into girl power and the beauty of celebrating her female friendships. Every song released for radio play is a banger. And she seems like a pretty cool role model, too.
I think the film is really for hardcore fans; while I’m more of a Swiftie than my daughter, she started to get fidgety after the two-hour mark. That being said, the show could have been trimmed by 30 minutes, but I won’t fault Taylor. But if you’re thinking this movie is going to be swift, you’ll wish you may have packed a lunch or dropped the $30 we did in concessions.
Her Eras concert tour was a bit out of my root beer budget, so the concert film that highlights her last few albums (released just before and during Covid) worked well for us. I hadn’t followed all of her albums religiously (such as Folklore), and used those song plays as a great opportunity to take a bathroom break.
The concert is a love letter to her fans, and one in particular had me taken aback. During the concert, Taylor removes her hat and places it on the head of one of Kobe Bryant’s youngest daughters in the audience. Then she gives her a hug. The gestures were so simple, yet I immediately started to cry. I was overcome with emotion.
Fans of her music will enjoy the film just as much as the live concert itself. I especially loved the pageantry, costumes, and gorgeous sets. So, dear reader: Leave a comment if you are a Swiftie, too.
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