5 Eras Tour moments that were better in the movie and 5 that were superior in person

Callie AhlgrimJan 13, 2024, 11:45 IST

"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" was directed by Sam Wrench.Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images

Taylor Swift's new concert movie, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," is now playing in theaters.
Live renditions of songs like "The Man" and "Tolerate It" are even better on the big screen.

Taylor Swift's new concert movie, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," officially arrived in theaters on Thursday.

Fans can now enjoy Swift's elaborate show on the big screen, which is especially exciting for Swifties who lost the great war with Ticketmaster.

But for those of us who were lucky to see the show in person, we can't help but compare the experiences.

I was delighted to find that some of Swift's live renditions were even better on the big screen; the movie gave me renewed appreciation for certain songs in the setlist. However, other performances fell flat in the theater without the energy of a real-life concert.

Keep scrolling to see my 10 main takeaways.

"The Man" comes alive on the big screen.

"The Man" is the fourth track on "Lover."Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Willow" is another detailed performance that translates well to film.

"Willow" is the first track on "Evermore."Omar Vega/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

The movie version of "Tolerate It" feels like a mini play.

"Tolerate It" is the fifth track on "Evermore."Kevin Winter/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"The Last Great American Dynasty" is similarly theatrical and satisfying to watch.

"The Last Great American Dynasty" is the third track on "Folklore."John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Mastermind" was so much better on the big screen, where you can see all the moving pieces.

"Mastermind" is the 13th track on "Midnights."Mat Hayward/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Unfortunately, the real-life buzz of Swift's arrival cannot be recreated.

"Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince" is the seventh track on "Lover."John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"You Belong With Me" doesn't have the same emotional effect in a theater.

"You Belong With Me" is the sixth track on "Fearless (Taylor's Version)."John Shearer/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Delicate" is best enjoyed in a huge crowd of Swifties.

Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour in Cincinnati, Ohio.Taylor Hill/Getty Images

"Enchanted" falls flat on-screen.

"Enchanted" is the ninth track on "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)."Taylor Hill/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

"Blank Space" is a brilliant song with a bland performance.

"Blank Space" is the second track on "1989."Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

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