Review of TÁR (2022) by Tvjerry — 01 Nov 2022

The title is the last name of an acclaimed conductor played by Cate Blanchett. The film follows her thru various activities like rehearsing the orchestra for a recording, lecturing at Julliard, discussing the symphony's daily business activities and interacting with her wife and daughter.

There is an issue that arises late in the 2:37-hour story to add some conflict, but plot is not really the point here. This is a character study that lets Blanchett shine with steely pressure and weighty authority.

Writer/director Todd Field has created an intellectual yet passionate deep dive into a complex and compelling individual.