Sunday, October 22, 2023

TAYLOR SWIFT the ERAS TOUR FILM is SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

What is this "Taylor Swift phenomenon" that has surpassed all other concert films and has audiences singing along and dancing in the aisles?  How would this non-savvy, non-Swifty fan fare for a three hour film of the tour?  I went to a performance on Friday (during regular school hours) and had more fun than a teen playing hooky without getting caught.  Swift has a gift for showmanship extraordinaire.  The concert spanned her 17 year career and ten albums.  The staging was spectacular.  Beware the snake that takes on a chilling 3D formation.  The choreography was sensational.  If you want to fault Taylor for not being a first rate dancer, keep in mind she's singing and the dancers are not (but they're all really hot).  The dancers are strategically selected in different body shapes which is not new, but still something not to eschew.  Swift has the moves and the bravado to maneuver daring heights and frenetic staging.  For those who are cynical and seeking to sort out Swift lip synching, note she performs on acoustic guitar and solo piano where her musical skill sets are fully apparent along with her lovely singing voice.  Some have taken aim at what they consider lame teenage lyrics.  Now having listened to her album collection, I found wisdom, wit and a profound ethos that resonates with a younger crowd but also has me singing aloud.  As for style, Taylor's wardrobe and her miraculous changes were all bewitching.  I was struck by her diving under the stage and "swimming" underneath to the other end then dazzling us once again moments later in sequins, glitter and pizzazz.  Taylor is a dynamo.  Don't fault her for being drop dead gorgeous.  She possesses pure talent, disarming charm and cunning she delivers with grace and poise.  No matter what you may think you know of her, Taylor Swift is the real deal.  She surpasses all the hype.  She's the type of role model you can cheer young people on to celebrate.   I admit to being a prior nitwit when it came to appreciating this multitalented, alluring diva.  Since I didn't realize it before, allow me to clarify, I say Taylor is simply irresistible.  I enjoyed everything about this delightful, entertaining movie that put me in the stadium, on stage and in the camp of Swifty fans.  The price of the movie ticket was inexpensive and easily accessible.  For those who value a live performance from the elite echelons of artists, she is arugably worth seeing live in concert.  But, without a doubt, don't miss out on catching her ERAS Tour on the big screen.  

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