Review of TÁR (2022) by Glintspear — 01 Apr 2023

I'm sorry to say, I didn't even find Cate Blanchett's performance very good. I found her studied and wooden, and along with the entire cast, completely lacking in chemistry. The sound, cinematography, and editing were poor, creating even more distance and alienation. Whether intended or not, it did not work.

The narrative strands were a mess; the dialogue was stilted and unrealistic.

I am a classical musician and listen exclusively to classical music, and I can assure you that this is not what classical musicians are like or how they talk.

Also, I couldn't work out if some of the over-the-top scenes of diversity and inclusion were parodies or serious. Almost everything was utterly unrealistic and removed from reality.

It was also profoundly pretentious, as though the writer was trying to garner approval or showcase their impeccable credentials.

Immensely disappointing after all the hype.