Over the past year, my Swiftie fandom has grown as a side effect of my wife dramatically listening to the re-recorded Taylor Swift back catalog of her smash albums, and as such the prospect of attending her billion-dollar-grossing Eras Tour was a desire out of of reach from our bank account, a dilemma that many probably also faced. Thanks to the tour documentary, now everyone can get the best seat in the house for Swift’s explosive concert. If you’re already a Swift fan then this will be catnip for you, but I think it could also convert new fans as well into recognizing the innate ear-worm quality of many of her biggest bops over almost two decades in the recording industry (she’s been a superstar since the age of 16), and she’s also one hell of a performer. The three plus hours she puts on are an extensive and lively trip down memory lane, complete with elaborate costume changes, creative choreography, and massive ever-changing sets. During the Reputation Era, my favorite stretch of the show, Swift aggressively struts atop a shifting elevated stage that changes geometric design like old 80s video game levels. There are small moments where she takes a breath and relates the stories behind some of her more personal and intimate songs, or how appreciative she is to her legions of fans willing to shell out their life savings on tickets, but the big draw is obviously the sheer overwhelming showmanship of its star. This woman knows how to put on a good show and puts out all the stops over three swift hours. Everyone will have their own favorites but chances are if you do have a favorite Swift song, it will be included by the end of the movie. Her more recent albums like Folklore and Evermore aren’t my favorites, and given too much airtime, but that’s what happens when they’re the newer albums and material. The Eras Tour is further evidence that Ms. Swift really does own the world, and you might as well get used to it and just enjoy the view.

Nate’s Grade: B