TÁR (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

TÁR2022

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What We Think

“TÁR” manages to engage with some contemporary themes and gender dynamics without falling headlong into the ‘woke’ trap. It’s more interested in gray areas than in delivering lectures, making it a surprisingly non-woke offering by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While “TÁR” prominently features a female lead in a traditionally male-dominated role, the film’s focus remains on character complexity and downfall rather than simplistic empowerment. The story isn’t so much sacrificed for ideology as it is built around intricate personality flaws.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film subtly explores themes of power, abuse, and morality without explicitly mocking family, tradition, or religion. Some may see the deconstruction of its lead as a slight jab at traditional authority, but it steers clear of heavy-handed messaging about cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While “TÁR” touches on modern issues like cancel culture and identity, it approaches these with nuance. Dissenting views aren’t entirely caricatured and the film allows space for audience debate, avoiding the suffocating ideological uniformity typical of much of Hollywood’s output.

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