Tár

Insufferable dialogue, overacted, pompous, disconnected. An ordeal from start to finish.

Pretentious, yet excellent. A character study exploring identity and the corrupting influence of fame, talent and power. An absorbing, intricate, multi-layered, multi-genre, psycho-drama, social commentary, mystery, puzzle-solver and (possible) supernatural horror story. All anchored by Blanchett's amazing performance. Polarizing, slow-to-start and intentionally opaque, it demands the viewer's attention (or re-watch). I can respect why some may find it overly long, obscured or simply confusing.

This film is dialogue heavy and there isn't music in every scene or even most of them, surprisingly enough. It focuses a fair bit on more mundane aspects of (Lydia) Tar's life, which is interesting in a way, how such a well regarded professional of her type lives her life & an insight into her thoughts/vulnerabilities. Its not a thrillingly tense and overly engrossing film at first but its worth sticking with and really taking in the musical atmosphere during the instrumental/classical recitals.

The orchestra was nice.

One of the best performances ever

Despite its flaws, “TÁR” is a masterful film that offers a captivating exploration of a complex character brought to life by a remarkable performance from Cate Blanchett. Todd Field's direction and screenplay are both excellent, creating a cinematic experience that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. It is a must-see for fans of Blanchett and those who appreciate challenging and thought-provoking cinema.