Tár is a very strong character study. With not only the drama and psychological turmoil but also a hint of paranoia and thriller elements. Tár manages to do this mostly through directing and a incredible performance from Blanchett.
I doubt this review will be very long because once I understood it as a character study type of movie I knew I would be a bit biased against it, not fairly. It's just not always my cup of tea and they leave me a bit unsatisfied. This movie does everything to not be boring though. The night sequences and the constant dreary paranoia help immerse you into this long sitting. So I didn't get bored with it.
Blanchett gives a killer performance really can't be understated how she carries this movie. Not that others in it are bad. But because she overpowers it all. Convincingly. The small things and details she does, just fantastic. You have to notice.
To my surprise you'd think a movie about a conductor would be filled to the brim with music. Not the case here, there's a much lighter tone and only a few musical moments, that also last for just a few seconds. The remainder is filled a with a hum, or silence. Staying grounded.
The story was intriguing and creepy, it stayed that way. But for me it lost the intrigue along the way. And became a little bland as a story later on sadly. I wished I liked this more.
I doubt this review will be very long because once I understood it as a character study type of movie I knew I would be a bit biased against it, not fairly. It's just not always my cup of tea and they leave me a bit unsatisfied. This movie does everything to not be boring though. The night sequences and the constant dreary paranoia help immerse you into this long sitting. So I didn't get bored with it.
Blanchett gives a killer performance really can't be understated how she carries this movie. Not that others in it are bad. But because she overpowers it all. Convincingly. The small things and details she does, just fantastic. You have to notice.
To my surprise you'd think a movie about a conductor would be filled to the brim with music. Not the case here, there's a much lighter tone and only a few musical moments, that also last for just a few seconds. The remainder is filled a with a hum, or silence. Staying grounded.
The story was intriguing and creepy, it stayed that way. But for me it lost the intrigue along the way. And became a little bland as a story later on sadly. I wished I liked this more.