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Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror 97 min R
Rotten Tomatoes30%Metacritic43IMDb
No bars. No guards. No escape.
Held captive in a futuristic smart house, a woman hopes to escape by befriending the A.I. program that controls the house.
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Intimate, unpretentious, plot-driven and effortless.
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TAU starts off with an interesting premise but quickly falls into predictable territory. The plot feels like a blend of familiar sci-fi tropes without much depth to set it apart. The directing is competent, keeping the pacing steady, but the script drags it down with forced dialogue and questionable logic. The AI concept could have been compelling, but the way it's handled makes it hard to take seriously, especially with how inconsistent its intelligence is. The interactions between the AI and protagonist feel more like a necessity to stretch the runtime rather than something truly engaging. That said, the cinematography is a standout, with well-crafted lighting and a stylish color palette that gives the film a sleek, polished look. The set design is detailed and adds to the futuristic feel, making the environment visually interesting even when the story falters. The acting is decent, though the script doesn’t give much room for standout performances. The score has a few nice touches, especially when incorporating classical music, but it doesn't elevate the experience much. In the end, TAU had the ingredients for a solid sci-fi thriller but didn’t do enough with them, making it an
Read the whole review on TMDBTau artificially misuses its intelligence through undeveloped triangular concepts. Remember ‘Ex Machina’? The simple concept of questioning the state of existence between humanity and artificial intelligence. Whether a sentient entity can reach transcendence or remain restrained within the limitations of their code. How about ‘Her’? Injecting emotional resonance to the artificial intelligence by making them sound and feel almost human. Two stellar features that illustrate the experimentation of AI capabilities. Then comes Netflix’ exclusive Tau. A streetwise woman kidnapped and secluded as a test subject for a scientist who is researching the human mind in order to produce AI. A cross between an Escape Room game, any kidnapping crime thriller and conscientious existentialism. The problem with this interpretation of said intellectual code, is it’s boring. Vehemently dull to the point where you are wanting something to take you by surprise. Wishing for some sort of twist to smack you across the face with robotic hands. It’s by-the-number narratively speaking. Woman is kidnapped, woman must try to escape the clutches of Skrein’s mundanely miscasted scientist, where woman then befriend
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