The Truth Behind the Movie 'Tar': An Honest Review of Classical Music Portrayals

TLDRIn this video, we review the movie 'Tar', which claims to accurately portray classical music. While the conducting scenes are improved compared to other films, there are still some inaccuracies. The actors' training is evident, but there are some questionable choices. Overall, the movie is entertaining but falls short of being a truly authentic representation of the orchestral world.

Key insights

🎦The conducting scenes in the movie 'Tar' show improvement compared to other films in accurately portraying the role of a conductor.

🎵The actors' musical training is evident in their performances, and they make an effort to convincingly portray professional musicians.

🎻There are some questionable choices made in the movie, such as the decision to have a trumpet player perform offstage when it should be on stage.

😂The movie includes some comedic moments that reflect the reality of orchestral rehearsals and performances.

🎥While 'Tar' falls short of being a truly authentic representation of the orchestral world, it is an entertaining film for music enthusiasts.

Q&A

Is the conducting in 'Tar' more accurate than in other movies?

Yes, the conducting scenes in 'Tar' show improvement compared to other films in accurately portraying the role of a conductor.

Do the actors in 'Tar' have musical training?

Yes, the actors in 'Tar' have musical training, and their efforts to convincingly portray professional musicians are evident in their performances.

Are there any questionable choices made in the movie?

Yes, there are some questionable choices made in 'Tar', such as the decision to have a trumpet player perform offstage when it should be on stage.

Does 'Tar' accurately represent the reality of orchestral rehearsals and performances?

Yes, 'Tar' includes comedic moments that reflect the reality of orchestral rehearsals and performances.

Is 'Tar' a recommended movie for music enthusiasts?

Yes, although it falls short of being a truly authentic representation of the orchestral world, 'Tar' is an entertaining film for music enthusiasts.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Welcome back to another episode of twep. In this video, we review the movie 'Tar' and discuss its portrayal of classical music.

00:41The conducting scenes in 'Tar' show improvement compared to other films in accurately portraying the role of a conductor.

04:47The actors' musical training is evident in their performances, and they make an effort to convincingly portray professional musicians.

06:41There are some questionable choices made in the movie, such as the decision to have a trumpet player perform offstage when it should be on stage.

08:19The movie includes some comedic moments that reflect the reality of orchestral rehearsals and performances.

08:58While 'Tar' falls short of being a truly authentic representation of the orchestral world, it is an entertaining film for music enthusiasts.