Tau

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Ralph R 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 easy watch but ultimately forgettable. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Ishara L As far as low budget sci-fi cyber thrillers goes, this one is one of the decent ones. Bookended by great performances by Maika Monroe, Ed Skrein and tender AI voice work by Gary Oldman, it doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it keeps you engaged well enough to keep you watching. I was more interested in the relationship that Julia and Tau were building together. The journey of the AI learning that he's not a person, but a computer could have been worked out a bit more. With some more philosophical undertones, this could have been an 8 or even a 9 out of 10 movie. The filmmakers decided to go more for a survival type film, which works just fine in this set-up. But they could have sprinkled a bit more on top of it imo. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/25 Full Review Rod's R I liked it, the film doesn't drag and is best viewed without knowing anything about the story. Just let it draw you in and carry you along. Not sure what the haters wete expecting, maybe they should stick to commenting on Marvel movies. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/04/24 Full Review Audience Member I kinda liked it. It was different. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Emily C It has a slow start no denying that. Overall a great watch, I have recommended this to many and all had great experience. It was a very human look at AI and other technologies and how the ability for AI programs can become sentient. My niece called it Wall-e live action. Great movie!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review Devin H Many viewers don't seem to understand that the main character (and voice actor of the film for that matter) is Tau. This isn't a story about his inventor or the situation that the supporting actress finds herself in. The ending - and by that I mean the entire wrap-up and conclusion - isn't worth writing home about. The uniqueness of the plot from a "well-done movie" perspective, however, is 100% worth the watch. Tau is one of the few movies that not only attempts, but succeeds in telling a story about the (now semi-cliché) idea of an AI developing self awareness to the extent that its choices begin to reflect the morality dilemmas of humans. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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