TAU begins with promise, though it soon settles into well-worn science fiction patterns. The story feels assembled from recognizable elements, lacking significant originality. While the direction is serviceable and maintains a consistent rhythm, the screenplay holds it back through stilted conversations and illogical situations. The artificial intelligence concept had potential to be captivating, but its execution di…

Tau seems to fumble its potential with underdeveloped ideas centered around triangles. It brings to mind films like ‘Ex Machina,’ which explored the questions surrounding existence and whether artificial intelligence can evolve or remain bound by programming. Similarly, ‘Her’ succeeded in creating an emotional connection through a convincingly human-like AI. Then there's Netflix’s Tau: a story about a woman held capt…