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Tau
2018 97 min United States of America, Luxembourg R 16+
★5.3
Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
Director: Federico D'Alessandro
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Description
Held captive in a futuristic smart house, a woman hopes to escape by befriending the A.I. program that controls the house.
Starring
Maika Monroe
Actor
Ed Skrein
Actor
Gary Oldman
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Tau is widely regarded as a missed opportunity that squanders a promising sci-fi premise through a predictable, cliché-ridden narrative. While its visual presentation and production design receive some praise, the film is ultimately undermined by a weak script and inconsistent character logic.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on overused sci-fi tropes and contains numerous logical inconsistencies that prevent the story from reaching its potential. | |
| Cinematography | The film features a polished aesthetic with bright, stylish cinematography and effective set design that maintains visual interest throughout. | |
| Production | The CGI and robotic elements are frequently described as primitive, cheap, or visually underwhelming, detracting from the film's immersion. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance are split; while some find Maika Monroe’s work charismatic and capable of anchoring the film, others feel the cast is hampered by a shallow script and generic character writing. | |
| Pacing | The runtime and pacing divide viewers, with some finding the movie a tolerable, easy watch, while others feel the narrative is stretched thin and suffers from a lack of meaningful progression. |