The Gist: A drummer shows a lot of promise to a rather unorthodox music teacher. Will the latter be able to help the former’s greatness come to the fore?
After hearing nothing but praises for J. K. Simmons’ Oscar-winning performance in this movie, I was expecting a dazzling display of raw talent and I got it in spades. He more than deserved all the awards and accolades.
Miles Teller is a very promising actor whose talent and performance are actually partially eclipsed by Simmons’ turn, but he’s definitely someone to watch, just like Damien Chazelle, who wrote and directed this gem.
The editing is great and the music is so bewitching it becomes a character in itself.
The Bottom Line: Whiplash is a movie so good, you must see it, and not just for the performances but for the score too. It would have easily been deserving of winning a Best Picture Oscar.
Grade: 9
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