A triumphant, stomping finale that proves she can command a groove just as well as a ballad. The Verdict

The middle stretch of the setlist is a brutal gut-punch. Turning Tables , Set Fire to the Rain , and Take It All are performed with a vocal ferocity that defies her recent vocal cord scare. During One and Only , she drops to her knees. This section of the film is a masterclass in "less is more." Her band is tight, but they constantly defer to her. When she holds a note on Rumour Has It , the brass section swings so hard it feels like a revival tent.

The concert was recorded during the final leg of the 21 tour. Adele had been singing these songs for months, and her voice—raw from a recent bout of laryngitis—carries the fatigue of a long road. But that fatigue translates into emotional gold.

Have you watched this performance? Does the "Someone Like You" singalong still give you chills? Share your memories of this iconic night in the comments below.

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