Renowned musician Lydia Tár is days away from recording the symphony that will elevate her career. However, Lydia's elaborate facade begins to unravel, revealing dirty secrets and the corrosive nature of power.
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- Runtime: 158 minutes
- Genre: Drama, Music
- Stars: Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, Sylvia Flote, Vincent Riotta, Sam Douglas, Lucie Pohl, Vivian Full, Lee Sellars, Christoph Tomanek, Frank Röth, Diana Birenytė, André Röhner, Jessica Hansen, Murali Perumal, Sydney Lemmon, Ryan Reynolds
- Director: Todd Field
Comments
- lee_eisenberg - 2 June 2024
when things are going wrong, it's best to take a break
Todd Field started out as an actor, appearing in Woody Allen's "Radio Days" as a crooner, and Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" as a pianist. He made his directorial debut with 2001's Academy Award-nominated "In the Bedroom" (about how a tragedy exposes the problems in a couple's marriage), following it up with 2006's Academy Award-nominated "Little Children" (about the moral vacuity of the suburbs). After a sixteen-year break, he's back with the Academy Award-nominated "Tár".
This movie looks at the intrigue and dramas going on behind the scenes in orchestras. Cate Blanchett's title character is a masterful conductor going through a mental breakdown. A lot of shocking things go on during the movie's three-hour runtime.
I don't know if I would call the movie a masterpiece, as the length goes overboard on dramatizing everything. What I won't deny is the power of the acting (not that I would expect less from Blanchett). It's interesting that the protagonist talks about Leonard Bernstein, since he got a biopic just last year.
This wouldn't be my first recommendation, but it's worth seeing. As to the previous reviewer who said that people will remember this movie and not "The Fabelmans", I'd say that people will remember both movies and forget whatever pointless action flick Tom Cruise was in that year. - m-abtahi - 28 January 2024
A Symphony of Rise and Fall in the Spotlight
I recently watched the lengthy cinematic masterpiece, "Tár."
The film unravels the story of an orchestra conductor, depicting his journey from the pinnacle of success to a tragic downfall. Moral accusations and betrayals from his companions lead to his ultimate collapse.
Premiering for the first time at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2022, "Tár" received acclaim, with lead actress Blanshet securing the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. The film later hit selected U. S. theaters on October 7, distributed by Fox Features.
Recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the best films of 2022, "Tár" gained further accolades and nominations. The film received nominations in the Golden Globe Awards, where Blanshet clinched the Best Actress award.
As the film garners attention, it stands as a nominee for six Academy Awards, showcasing its impact and recognition within the cinematic world.
