In living rooms and bedrooms across the world, Taylor Swift fans danced, cheered and sang their hearts out to the Eras Tour. Screaming the bridge to “Cruel Summer,” repeating back the secret fandom chants and diving into their couches after the surprise set, Swifties watched the three-and-a-half-hour movie of a tour that broke a Guinness World Record and got Swift and her team nominated for a Golden Globe.
The third version of the movie released with unlimited rewatches to Disney+ subscribers included “Cardigan” and four bonus acoustic songs eliminated from version two released on Swift’s birthday last year, Dec. 13. The streaming service even customized its menu with the singer’s 10 albums and movies and shows that fit each era. And parents, keep in mind curse words aren’t bleeped out.
“Welcome to the acoustic set,” Swift said 2 hours and 24 minutes into the movie before playing the original acoustic songs “Our Song” and “You’re On Your Own Kid.” “When I dreamed up the idea of the Eras Tour, I thought it would be really fun to sort of go back through all these different phases I’ve had musically because it’s been a little bit of everything. You’ve been so kind in letting me explore genres and step outside boxes that are created for us in the music industry. And that’s only because of you that I get to do that.”
After the credits rolled, Swift appeared on the screen again with the words “The Acoustic Collection” and proceeded to thrill the Los Angeles crowd with all six songs she played during the three nights of filming. She plays “I Can See You,” “Death By A Thousand Cuts” and “Our Song” (again) on the guitar. Then, she strikes the notes of “You Are In Love,” “Maroon” and “You’re On Your Own Kid” (again) on the piano.
The movie clocks in at 3 hours, 30 minutes and 23 seconds. Swift is on a two-month break from her world tour. It will begin again on May 9 in Paris, France.
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