Drama, Music [USA:R, 1 h 47 min]
Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist
Director: Damien Chazelle
Writer: Damien Chazelle
IMDb rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ 8.7/10 (31,969 votes)
A young and talented drummer attending a prestigious music academy finds himself under the wing of the most respected professor at the school, one who does not hold back on abuse towards his students. The two form an odd relationship as the student tries to achieve greatness, and the professor tries to stop him. (IMDb)
Critical reception:
Whiplash received critical acclaim upon its premiere on the opening night of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, with Simmons' performance receiving universal praise. The film has a "certified fresh" score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 237 reviews, with an average rating of 8.6 out of 10. The critical consensus states, "Intense, inspiring, and well-acted, Whiplash is a brilliant sophomore effort from director Damien Chazelle and a riveting vehicle for stars J. K. Simmons and Miles Teller." On Metacritic the film has a score of 88 out of 100, based on 49 critics, indicating "critical acclaim". (Wikipedia)
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