TÁR

"At heart it’s a very watchable and involving melodrama – but it’s unusually ambitious and remarkably serious in its engagement with classical music."

"(A) cruelly elegant, elegantly cruel... film."

"TÁR is that rarest of items: a prestige awards contender that’s also a genuine art film."

"Blanchett is such a blazing and commanding force in TÁR we almost instantly believe she’s been the title character her entire life..."

"This precise, cutting story of a single conductor translates to a massive, impressively cogent commentary on power and its temptations."

"Blanchett is so convincing, and Field’s approach is so authentic, that it feels like an event, not just a movie."

"Don't even think of missing it."

"The movie runs a mesmerising two hours and 38 minutes; I didn’t want it to end."

"A richly rendered creation."

"One of the boldest and most exciting new American movies I’ve seen in years."

"Most of this film is a near masterpiece... but (Field) doesn't stick the landing."

"Tár is anything but clichéd. Not to be hyperbolic, but it might be perfect."

"It’s not just another movie—it’s an immersive visual and aural experience."

"It’s as far from the great art of movies as most movie scores are from a Mahler symphony."

"Despite occasional missteps, Tar should prove considerably thought-provoking for adventurous arthouse crowds."