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Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is a major concert film that made pop culture history.
The opening starts with the clock counting down until the big clock hand strikes midnight, in reference to Taylor Swift's recent album, Midnights. A white mist takes viewers on an incredible journey through time and space to the concert stadium. The title appears in gold letters. The concert is divided into ten acts, with transitions between each act.
In an iconic scene, Taylor Swift gives her hat from the music video, "22," to a Swiftie fan who is pre-selected from the audience at every show. In the film, the fan is Bianka Bryant, daughter of the late Kobe Bryant. The pre-selected Swifties sometimes give Taylor a handshake, a hug, or a souvenir bracelet, which Taylor accepts. She also talks briefly with a Swiftie fan before joining the chorus line near the end of the song. Bianka and Taylor share a tender moment before she returns to her performance.
Another iconic scene is some members of the audience having a wedding proposal during the last few lines of "Love Story". During the key signature change, some members surprise their loved ones with an engagement ring in front of the crowd.
The final iconic scene is Taylor Swift's ball gown for her song "Enchanted". This outfit symbolizes the themes and topics of romance and first love, as emphasized by the lavender and purple colors, the soft guitar strums, and the romantic vibes.
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.
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