JASON EVANS' 100-WORD REVIEWS: Tár

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Film critic Jason Evans is here to tell you everything you need to know about movies in less time than it takes to listen to your favorite song. His reviews are exactly 100 words long (99 is too few and 101 is too much). Here is his 100-word review of Tár.

The Premise: Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) is a world famous composer and conductor, considered one of the most influential women in classical music history. But behind the public adoration, Lydia is a manipulative, self-centered control freak who thinks she can do no wrong. As her carefully constructed façade slowly begins to unravel, Lydia begins to realize that even creative geniuses must face consequences for their actions. The film is written and directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Todd Field (In The Bedroom, Little Children). 

The 100 Words: If you have faith and stick with it through the dissertations on classical music, this film delivers a jaw-dropping ending. For at least 90 minutes, Tár is a compelling character study where it appears little is happening story-wise. But, as the bread crumbs left here and there come together it turns into a stunning story of tragic downfall. Powered by Blanchette’s remarkable performance (certain to result in a Best Actress nomination) and a strong supporting cast, this slow burn left my jaw agape for the final 45 minutes. Field has constructed another masterpiece sure to be a strong awards contender.

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