I love Beyoncé. She's an artist I have been mesmerized by for as long as I can remember. But explicitly focusing on the "Renaissance" era, she just keeps leaving me stunned. I loved the "Renaissance" album and even had the opportunity to go to one of her shows during the tour. When she announced the concert film/documentary, I didn't want to miss it. And I'm so glad I got to experience this film. I want to make you aware that there will be spoilers in this review, so keep that in mind if you want to continue reading. But let's get right into this review.
"Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" is so stunning. And I don't just say that because I am a Beyoncé fan. I say that as someone who loves cinematography and knows there is intention behind certain camera lens choices and lighting setups. And what I thought was really beautiful is Beyoncé knows her stuff. She talked about the fisheye lens she wanted, worked with the lighting, and was involved with so many other aspects of the show that created a captivating experience for her fans. She and the rest of her team came together and did such a beautiful job for the concert. If you were to have witnessed the concert in real life or even watched videos online, you already knew the visuals were great. But the film offers what feels like a front-row seat to the show. That camera quality was so crisp, showcasing not only the closeups but also the extreme wide shots. Whether the camera was close or not, it was like you had the best seats in the house. And also the camerawork was terrific.
As for editing, there was a moment during Alien Superstar where I sort of panicked because I thought something was going wrong at my theater, but it turned out to be a really good edit, which also addressed the audio outage she experienced while on stage. I also liked the addition of more archival footage of Beyoncé when she was younger and seeing where she started. And lastly, regarding the pacing of the film, I thought all the moments where Beyoncé spoke about personal moments were all well placed.
There are so many memorable moments in this film. From Beyoncé speaking about motherhood, her family, home, LGBTQ representation and celebrating differences, the importance of time, her opening up about her mental health and injuries, highlighting LGBTQ creatives and giving them their flowers, seeing her take charge of her show, it's so much more than just a film showcasing her concert. The things she spoke about were moving and inspiring. I feel this film evoked many emotions in me, and I love that.
There was also a really special part about Blue Ivy wanting to perform on stage with her mother, and Beyoncé initially said no, but I think after some negotiating, Blue was able to perform at one show in front of a stadium crowd, which I can't even imagine doing at the young age of 11. But she did it, and unfortunately, she saw some negative comments online. That moment really stuck with me because as much as people might not think celebrities will see their comments online, sometimes they do, and unfortunately, strangers online have been mean regarding Blue since she was a baby. But despite the negativity, Blue has a good head on her shoulders, and she was determined not to quit but to work harder for future stops. Blue's going to be a star. She kind of already is because when Blue came on stage for the show I attended, that was the loudest crowd I've ever heard.
Also, Beyoncé's outfits were all so gorgeous. I love how some parts were edited to cut on the beat and showcase the different outfits. I also loved how they touched on Beyoncé's personal connection with fashion and reflected on Beyoncé's mom, Tina, and her Uncle Jonny. Even seeing her wear the last dress her uncle made for her, for what I believe was a prom, was such a sweet moment and a beautiful tribute in remembrance of her uncle.
The music and performances are incredible, as always. I've been obsessed with "Renaissance" since it dropped and have been a fan of Beyoncé as a singer, performer, and all-around entertainer for what seems like forever. "Dangerously In Love" is such a great opener for the Renaissance World Tour because it is one of her earliest solo hits, and with this tour being described as a gratitude tour, it's perfect. And her vocals still sound so incredible live — literally every song. There are also amazing transitions between the songs on the album and during the concert. And despite not experiencing this for my concert, the film included "the big three," which are "Thique," "All Up In Your Mind" and "Drunk In Love." All the songs from the concert didn't make the cut, but we did get a new song during the end credits, which was a great surprise. I'm hoping for a live album, but we will see.
Seeing these candid moments on screen from Beyoncé, Jay Z, their family, and Beyoncé's parents was very sweet. I loved the Destiny Child's reunion and seeing Beyoncé, Kelly, Michelle, LeToya, and LaTavia together. Also, the special performances from Megan the Stallion and Kendrick Lamar were so great. Diana Ross walking on stage to sing "Happy Birthday" to Beyoncé and seeing her reaction was so special. Seeing that, I felt something in my spirit, and you can tell how much it meant to Beyoncé. Everyone who works with Beyoncé, from her musicians, dancers, the Dolls, girl group, and everyone working behind the scenes, matters too, and it's great they had this platform to be appreciated. Lastly, the celebrity appearances in the audience and capturing the Beyhive, I'm sure, made many people feel amazing. There were just so many great and authentic moments.
In conclusion, there will never be another Beyoncé. She does such an incredible job with all she does. I was so in awe seeing this glimpse behind the scenes for such an incredible tour and am glad I got to see this film on IMAX. We all go to concerts for a good time, and this film evoked many emotions in me. Beyoncé's passion for everything she does is inspiring, and this is such a beautiful film.
Check out the trailer below:
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