You might have been thinking that Taylor Swift herself had just walked through the doors of Montreal’s Cineplex Odéon Quartier Latin cinema on Friday evening, such was the excitement of one of the first showings of the iconic concert film. Taylor Swift: Tour for the Ages.
It only took a few notes and a charming smile from Taylor Swift on screen for the audience, mostly made up of a few hundred teenage girls, to dance and sing along with the pop icon.
“I’m really excited, I really love Taylor Swift! This movie gives a little impression of seeing her at a show! “Lauren, 15, explains.
In the cinema as well as in the concert hall
No need to sit down with your popcorn! Laughter, screams, applause: Taylor Swift’s fans, called Swifties, gave the impression of being in a concert hall rather than a packed movie theater.
During the film, each new Taylor Swift song generated enthusiastic shouts in the room, which vibrated to the sound of the audience. It felt like we were at a Taylor Swift concert in the flesh.
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It must be said that this concert film is one of the only opportunities for Quebec fans to see the show Tour of the agesIt will not stop in Toronto until November 2024.
Sandra, 38, also chose the movies with her daughter Lorelai, 9, rather than pay for planned concerts in Toronto. “Tickets are so expensive, they’re gone so fast!”
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The word that comes most often to describe the star in Evening Madness? “Inspiring.” Alice, 23, agrees. “Taylor never stops, and she does everything herself. I’m a huge, big fan!”
“This is a historic moment! She is a very strong woman… She will inspire several generations!” exclaims Gabrielle, 22 years old.
Gabriel and Amelia. Credit: Melissa Pelletier
“He’s been my role model since I was 11 years old. I love the way he writes. He’s a good role model for young people!” Melissa, 25, confides.
Around her, young women dressed in clothing honoring the star’s various albums shared handmade friendship bracelets. A must have at Taylor Swift concerts.
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Leah Rose, 19, exits another show with bright eyes. “It was really amazing! I cried!”
This Thursday only, after its surprise release one day before the film was expected Taylor Swift: Tour for the Ages It raised $2.8 million. In its first weekend, revenue estimates range between $100 and $150 million.
A phenomenon that must be taken care of
After a Taylor Swift concert film that wowed fans, Beyoncé will follow suit with a film about her latest tour, New birthwhich is scheduled to be released in December.
New fashion for music stars? If concert films are far from a novelty, they nevertheless seem to have a new lease on life that we should be wary of.
the film Taylor Swift: Tour for the Ages It is shown in many cinemas in Quebec. to All the detailshe is here.
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