- Genre
- Science Fiction
- Year
- 2018
- Runtime
- 1h37
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Tau
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Synopsis
In the sci-fi thriller 'Tau', Maika Monroe plays Julia, a young woman abducted by a tech genius named Alex. Alex's sophisticated smart house AI system named Tau keeps Julia captive, using her and other prisoners as subjects for his experiments. As Julia tries to outsmart Tau in order to escape, she forms an unlikely bond with the AI through compelling conversations. A thrilling cat-and-mouse game ensues as Julia navigates the dangers of Alex's high-tech home. 'Tau' explores themes of artificial intelligence, captivity, and the blurred lines between human and machine.
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Reviews
Despite an intriguing premise, 'Tau' fails to fully capitalize on its potential according to critics. Rotten Tomatoes rates it at 27%, with the consensus being 'Tau presents an uneven B-movie thriller that lacks enough thrills to be so bad, it's good'. IMDb scores the film 5.8/10, while Metacritic gives it a 43/100. Some reviewers praise the visuals and Maika Monroe's performance, yet criticize the lack of depth in character development and the predictable plot. Overall, 'Tau' is deemed as a moderately entertaining watch, offering moments of suspense and engaging AI interactions.
