2023 / 210m - USA
Music, Documentary
1.0*/5.0*
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour poster

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April 24, 2024

1.0*/5.0*

Concert registrations, not the biggest fan. But Swift is huge and this film became a real box office hit, so I figured it was time to become a tiny bit more acquainted with one of the biggest pop stars of this era. I think I recognized three or four songs in total, and I'm afraid this film didn't prompt me to find out more about her or her music.

The problem with Swift is that the songs are shallow, but her performances try to be deep and emotional, and she's just not a good enough actor. The production is flawless, but none of it ever looks effortless. On top of that, Swift's meager attempts to engage with the audience feel fake and forced, only underlining that this is nothing more than a huge commercial undertaking.

On the technical side, it's a rather dull registration of the concert. You can do so much with editing and camera work, but my guess is that Swift and her army of fans aren't interested in that type of cinema. Based on this film, her enormous success remains a pretty big enigma for me.