A superb character study helmed by the ever marvelous Cate Blanchett reaffirming the cost of fame and the toll of the fall. An uncomfortable and depressing unraveling tale of artistry and the power dynamics stretched by ego which ultimately leaves you unsatisfied but still manages to etch the lessons into you. A middlefinger to modern day theatre runtime and structure, which is difficult to follow or be interested in for the first 30mins or so. It doesn't quite get better but the brilliance of Cate Blanchett incapacitates you, as you bear witness just how powerful a good acting actually is. Seriously, don't bother nominating 4/5 other actresses for the Oscar only to be humiliated by this power performance. It shouldn't even be a debate who wins best female.
Review of Tár
