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TR Swift's 10-minute version of

"All Too Well," from Red (Taylor's
Version), now has a strong cinematic
accompaniment. The movie features Sadie
Sink, Dylan O'Brien and Taylor Swift. The
short film, which was shot on 35mm, was
written and directed by Swift.

“Love is so short, forgetting is so
long;” this quote from Chilean poet Pablo
Neruda opens the short film. The use of a
quote on a plain black background at the
start suggests that love is transient and
can vanish into thin air. The power of this
quote foreshadows a love affair that ends
in heartbreak and devastation, leaving the
lovers filled with displeasure. Swift begins
the song by reminiscing about the start of
her love journey. As the song begins, the

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film portrays the scene where Sink and
O'Brien's love began. Taylor's emotions

are expressed through the pre-chorus and
chorus. At first, she was drawn to him
because he emitted warmth and kindness,
and she was naive. They used to go on road
trips together, singing songs and having a
good time.

Later, she begins by expressing her
discontent with her lover before reflecting
ona special event they had together.

Swift's ex may have wished to keep their
relationship hidden because a secret is far
more opaque than a more serious oath. The
male character in her short film "All Too
Well" appears to act similarly, even pushing
his lover's hand away when she tries to hold
his at a friend’s dinner party. Taylor uses the
chorus to express deeper intimate details
about herself, like the anguish she had after
feeling like she was a secret.

rilliant artist who blends
song to portray a sto:

The part that I enjoyed the most
would be the accusation, the anger, the
melting of the gaslit idea that it was her
fault as she rose to the fact that it wasn't—
that she was the one who was wronged.
The way she starts singing more intensely
chorus by chorus, the way she shouts "You
call me up again just to break me like a
promise" and the way it starts building up
from "Maybe this thing was a masterpiece
until you tore it all up”.

Let's take a time to enjoy Sink's and
O'Brien's impeccable acting. Both of
these fantastic actors poured their hearts
and souls into it, making it feel so real.
These two have incredible chemistry. The
moment in which they dispute, scream,
and argue, as well as experience their
relationship being shattered and torn
apart, is heartbreaking. The transitions of
the relationship between Sink and O’Brien

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were all portrayed throughout the film;
from an affectionate, devoted relationship
to an emotional rollercoaster filled with
pain and misery.

Everything about this song is perfect:
the lyrics, the melody, everything! Her
songwriting is just exceptional! Every
instrument, lyric, and rhythm has a
purpose. This exemplifies the collaborative
nature of art. The 10-minute version of
this song braided itself into our souls in
the same manner that the original version
did. Swift created a magnificent piece
of work with a brilliant storyline, truly
intriguing and engaging characters, and a
timeless romantic setting, all of which is
enhanced and enriched by amazing music
with heartfelt lyrics. Taylor Swift is truly a
remarkable songwriter and storyteller who
can convey a full story in just a few minutes.