Whiplash

2014 "The road to greatness can take you to the edge."
8.5| 1h47m| R| en
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Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

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Actuakers One of my all time favorites.
Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
jakebirkel This is one of the greatest films of all time. Always on beat, never off tempo, and selling the art it portrays to such a unique level.The performances are great. Miles Teller stands out a bit but ultimately is overshadowed by the incredible J.K. Simmons. This goes down as one of the greatest supporting acts in history. You'd be scared of Terrance Fletcher from the moment you saw him, and there's never a beat when you're not.The story is unpredictable, with a masterfully crafted ending. Damien Chazelle might be a genius. The writing embraces Jazz and becomes a part of it.The direction is one of the best directions I have ever seen. From the very first sequence, we're pulled in and never pushed out. We're in for a ride that'll make us gasp, cry, and cheer.The music is an essential component of this film and it shines quite well. As a jazz trumpeter in high school, this music brings me back and lets me feel alive again. Thank you Justin Hurwitz.Whiplash is a unique experience everyone should see. 10/10.
duddekruse This is by far one of my most favourite movies I've ever seen. The ending scene gave me goosebumps, it is an absolute stunning masterpiece. The storyline is well balanced with tensity, heartache and drama. It also manages to fit in a parallel lovestory. J.K Simmons' performance is extremely good throughout the whole movie which it even more paralyzing. Simmons burning passion for his role makes his character (Terrence Fletcher) seem like satan itself in some occurances, and in others like a whole different person. It is impossible to take your eyes off him while he performes. Every step, move and breathtake that Simmons takes is bulletproof and proffessionally done, making his character very entertaing. The masterly written script, the fantastic acting and the well directing creates a movie that you wont be able to take your eyes off.
zaberahmed Finally gotten around to watching this.... and all I can say is wow! Can't think of a single film that has left me feeling exhilirated and utterly emotionally drained after watching this thrilling masterpiece.
hunterryanbelkin It's really great. Brilliant editing and acting and the direction is excellent. It's really good. I recently rewatched it since I first saw it when it came out. I recommend this for anyone who has good taste in films.