Hollywood Gradebook: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’

Film: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023)

Plot: The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.

Director: Sam Wrench

Distributor: AMC

Average Grade: A

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Shadan Larki
An electric theatrical experience that any Swiftie, or casual music fan, can appreciate. The production value is incredible. The Eras Tour Movie is a love letter to Swift’s career and Swift’s gift to her devoted fanbase. An absolute blast.
GRADE: A+

Rebecca Lewis
Sam Wrench just about manages to capture the overwhelming joy the live tour brought to fans, although the choice to cut five songs may prove divisive. Taylor, however, is the ultimate performer, acknowledging the cameras and her movie audience while never forgetting the live crowd, and leaning into the theatrical set pieces.
GRADE: A

Caillou Pettis
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is a triumph on many levels. It’s more than just a concert film; it serves as a testament to Swift’s artistry, originality, and significant influence on the music business.
GRADE: A+

Clarence Moye
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is an excellent concert film. As someone who attended her Nashville show, I can attest that the film nearly completely captures the pulse, the energy, the sounds, the lights, and the spectacle of the live show. For those unable to attend in person (or those seated in nosebleeds), the film is remarkably adept at bringing a stadium show into your theater. That’s either a blessing or a nightmare for you as a moviegoer. I loved it for the brilliant cinematography, sound, and audience participation.
GRADE: A

Scott Menzel
The Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is a cultural phenomenon that demands to be seen. As someone lucky enough to see the tour before the film, it’s hard to believe that the film is an experience of its own. The sets and costumes look stunning on the big screen. Some incredible edits are just seamless. As a Swiftie, you can see all the little nuances one probably missed during the live show. Be warned that there will probably be a lot of people singing and dancing during the film, so don’t expect to be able to sit back and watch. It seriously felt like I was at the concert again, but with double the fans and energy.
GRADE: A+

Anna Miller
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour film is an exemplary example of a smashing concert movie success. It takes what is on track to be the most successful world tour of all time- one that is a perfect amalgamation of Swift’s career thus far- and captures the spectacular event so personally and beautifully that it amounts to even more than a sparkling love letter to fans.
GRADE: A+

Tom O’Brien
In the pantheon of great concert films, “Stop Making Sense” and “The Last Waltz” need not fret for their places at the top. Still, I was enormously surprised by how much I enjoyed “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which seamlessly draws from six nights of concerts at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium and creates a 40-song narrative for Swift’s remarkable career. Best of all is Swift herself, whose sheer joy at the chance to entertain so many shines through winningly throughout the film’s three hours.
GRADE: B+

Josie Meléndez
Taylor Swift has proven herself as an artist who undoubtedly deserves to go down in the history books. Beyond being an effortlessly immersive experience for fans and newcomers alike, the film is an excellent showcase of her prowess as a musician and an entertainer. From the ingenious camerawork to the beautifully diverse set of talent she surrounds herself with, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is one heck of a fun time.
GRADE: A

Rasha Goel
It is an entertaining and brilliantly captured film that allows the audience to experience her amazingly choreographed and produced show. The “Eras Tour” is a testament to Swift’s artistic evolution. This film takes the audience through a spectacular journey of the musical chapters of a globally celebrated pop icon’s life. It captures the essence of Taylor Swift’s groundbreaking career while giving her fans an unforgettable concert experience that pays homage to her illustrious career.
GRADE: A

Meredith Loftus
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is a decades-long story packaged in an under three-hour runtime. She’s firing on all cylinders, showcasing the craft and talent on display, from the technical level to her raw talent. The movie captures the same emotional satisfaction found in ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ but this isn’t Taylor Swift’s endgame conclusion. She’s a force to be reckoned with and deserves to be taken seriously in this arena.
GRADE: A-

Joshua Axelrod
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is exactly what its title advertises: a brilliantly captured concert film that puts a well-deserved exclamation point on Swift’s dominant 2023. Nothing can match the indescribable feeling of being in a stadium alongside 73,000-plus screaming Swifties, but this film comes admirably close.
GRADE: A-

Kevin Taft
Whether you’re a TSwift fan or not, this dazzling spectacle – made all that more dazzling on the big screen- is an event not to be missed. Swift’s honest excitement in performing her biggest hits and her humble nature makes her immediately likable. Her songs are meaningful and relatable, which makes the connection she has to her rabid fan base all the more touching. Stunningly shot and edited, the movie may be a tad long for theatergoers but it’s a piece of history that is a joy to be a part of.
GRADE: A

Ashley Bissette Sumerel
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour came as close as it could have to allowing viewers to enjoy her show if they couldn’t see it in person. The production quality was excellent, and the performance itself proved why Taylor Swift is such an icon. Perhaps if the goal was to allow more access to the show, however, the movie could have focused less on the euphoric, emotional crowd. At times, those moments felt more awkward than anything when shown in this way.
GRADE: A-

Sophia Soto
If any concert deserves a film, it’s The Eras Tour, and as expected, Taylor Swift did not disappoint. She is a performer in every sense of the word, and every second of her show is utilized to the fullest, creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans. It’s hard to replicate that feeling, but she did it flawlessly, and even if someone has already attended a show (or multiple) in person, this movie is worth a trip to the theaters purely to appreciate all of the details that you might not have noticed from your seat in the stadium. Another thing I appreciated was getting to see the dancers so closely, showcasing their insane talent alongside Swift. This was an extremely special tour for many reasons, and this film will not only take fans back to their very special concert date but also give those who couldn’t make it or get a ticket the chance to enjoy the magic that is The Eras Tour.
GRADE: A+

Monica Gleberman
Everyone asks the same question: Is there anything Taylor Swift can’t do? Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is another example of how Swift has evolved musically and artistically. She is infamous for sold-out shows with hard-to-come-by tickets. This film brings the show right to your local theater. It transforms fans into her world with all of the performances and behind-the-scenes footage while giving a peek into her creative process. It’s filled with so much color and choreography you teter on sensory overload. However, this film was made by Taylor for the fans, and the fans love every minute of it. If you love Taylor Swift, this is an unforgettable experience.
GRADE: A-