Though a lot of viewers likely know at least some of this stuff, hearing it spoken, without melodrama, does have a strong impact.

This definitely feels like a movie that will only become richer and more effecting upon repeat viewings.

Tár is powerful in the way it raises questions for the audience to answer.

Unfortunately, its better qualities are overwhelmed by the screenplay’s glaring weaknesses.

This works as a concept, but the execution is heavy-handed and doesn’t hit hard enough to connect the way it may have on the page.

There is so much strangeness that it may take until the movie is over to realize it doesn’t really connect its dots.

A beautiful western-tinged backdrop to the intimate tale of two siblings seeking to close the door on their childhood.

The outline of The Northman may sound familiar, yet Eggers has created something quite unique.

This is a decent adaptation of the material in most ways, except for Peter Dinklage’s performance, which raises it to a higher level.

It is amusing, whimsical, sad, funny and touching. This is absolutely one of the best movies of 2021.