Tau (2018)

How sad is this?

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

This movie is clearly for open-minded individuals who appreciate technology and morality featured in a beautiful package.

Some reviews said it started bad and got better, I'd say the opposite. Movie starts with a bit of CUBE and SAW vibes, with a dash of Terminator as well. Reminiscent of a sci-fi spin on THE COLLECTOR. And lots of overbearing red color saturation for those into that. I enjoyed the film's darker opening but then it starts to feel more Netflix original and goes into let's say lighter more kid friendly stuff. The end relationship between main girl and TAU was nothing like the trailer depicted or at the film's intro. Don't want to spoil it but I found the drastic change in TAU as the movies downfall, as the earlier violence and horror are effectively lost for some sort of Mickey Mouse Disney good-feel finale. There are worse things to watch especially on Netflix originals but the early potential makes it's eventual collapse all the more disappointing

This is a truly excellent film.Superb performances from both Ed Skrein and Maika Monroe combined with an excellent AI scenario superbly voiced by Gary Oldman.What puts this above most other recent AI movies is the excellent, clever script combined with great CGI and existential questions it poses. This is a film that will truly make your mind work and leave you thinking afterwards as well as throughout the movie which is always a good sign for me.If you are an IT Geek or into electronics and science you will probably appreciate all the small facets the movie has to offer as most of us suffer from the OCD's the main protagonist has such as order and cleanliness which all adds to the feel of the movie and creates the sterile atmosphere and claustrophobic feel of the AI Home.It also has pathos, style and IT credibility which is key for all us IT geeks - you really feel for the main character and the AI and of course detest the evil Alex - Superb film with an excellent ending.For Sci-fi fans you couldn't really ask for more - rent it, its superb and quite a relief after all the nonsense coming out of Hollywood such as the recent crash , bang , wallop Extinction movie and many others!

There are many AI films out there, most of which end up being ridiculously preachy and try to beat the audience over the head with lessons about morality, how we treat others, etc.This movie doesn't do that. Tau delivers a very unique and enjoyable take on the AI experience. We get a really believable AI with a human counterpart. The two play off each others experiences perfectly, and deliver a truly riveting performance.We don't get the usual "AI taking over the world" cliche or the "I'm so human, please love me" idiocy. We get an AI that is truly inhuman, but still far more humane than most characters in such films. And we see a woman who is both victim and hero rolled into one, who for a change actually acts in intelligent and believable ways.This movie is a must see. Either enjoy it as a great sci-fi flick about AI, or as a wonderful drama about overcoming impossible odds (and honestly I'm not even a fan of most dramas). Definitely add this movie to your watch list. You won't regret it.