My quick rating - 6,5/10. This Oscar nominee is one which I know very little about. I did catch Cate Blanchett on the Colbert Show during her press tour and got a quick rundown of the basic story but before that, I knew nothing about the fictional composer. This flick explores the complexities of the international world of Western classical music, with a focus on the life and work of the fictional composer Lydia Tár. The film features a talented cast, including Cate Blanchett, who gives a compelling performance as the lead character and my choice for this years acting Oscar for a female. Despite the strong performances, the film's slow pace and long, drawn-out scenes may be a turn-off for some viewers. The story takes its time to unfold, and there are moments where it feels like not much is happening on screen. There was literally an hour between the first great scene with Blanchett showing the lengths her character will go in beating someone down emotionally until the next scene that had any impact on the story. However, for those with an interest in classical music and the world of orchestra conductors, Tar is an intriguing exploration of a unique and often overlooked facet of the music industry. The film's attention to detail in its portrayal of the classical music scene is commendable, and it offers a rare glimpse into the high-stakes world of orchestral performance. Unfortunately all of that does take a back seat to her characters egocentric nature and constant need to be in control in scene after scene that are pieced together. I just think that the general audience will be turned off by the extremely slow pace and the exceptional performance by Blanchett isn't going to be quite enough to satisfy.
Streaming across the board for a $5.99 rental including Amazon.
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