Sia: Nostalgic for the Present is back in select cinemas, giving fans another chance to experience the singer’s unique mix of mystery and musical power.

The performance film first accompanied Sia’s 2016 Nostalgic for the Present tour. Even after a decade, it stands out for its unusual approach to pop stardom and live performance.

The review notes that “Sia: Nostalgic for the Present,” which opens tomorrow and is showing in select theatres for a limited run, is a performance film that was created for Sia’s 2016 Nostalgic for the Present tour, and in the entire movie you never once see Sia’s face.

The Power Behind the Hidden Face

Throughout the film, Sia performs while wearing her trademark half-blonde, half-black wig. The look became one of the defining symbols of her career.

Rather than putting herself at the centre of the show, Sia lets the music and visuals take the spotlight. The review explains, “She’s an abstract figure, a pair of lips singing, and this creates the sensation that the power she’s singing about doesn’t emanate from her. She’s channelling a force larger than herself, the rising spectre of feminine triumph. She’s merely the vessel.”

The film also features dancers, actors and crew members wearing versions of the same wig, creating a visual theme that runs through the production.

Maddie Ziegler and the Hit Songs

Much of the action focuses on dancer Maddie Ziegler, whose performances became closely linked to Sia’s biggest music videos. Her energetic choreography drives many of the film’s standout moments.

Fans also get to revisit some of Sia’s best-known songs, including “Titanium,” “The Greatest,” “Unstoppable” and “Chandelier.”

According to the review, “The hits remain sublime.”

A Reminder of Sia’s Pop Influence

While the film reflects the style of the 2010s, it also highlights Sia’s gift for creating memorable pop anthems. The reviewer argues that the singer still has the talent to make a major return.

“I’m writing about Sia as if she had gone away, but as someone who loves her music, I see no reason on earth why she couldn’t now enjoy a comeback as ferocious as the one that Gaga had with ‘Abracadabra,’” the review states.