Whiplash
Synopsis: A promising young jazz drummer enrolls at a cutthroat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.
“The exhilarating, inventive and suspenseful story hinges on a pair of commanding performances. ”~Claudia Puig, USA Today
Member Reviews
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3 stars (Good Enough) Although the editing was sharp, the overdubbed drums that didn't quite sync up with the acting meant I was never drawn into the drama - or the action (disclaimer: I'm a drummer!). Minor details but when you're so up-close-and-personal, the details matt ~MatPat
2 stars (Good Try) The scenario was fine but its portrayal with all the hysterics and tantrums didn't convince.Simmons good as usual. ~Tubbs
5 stars (Exceptional) Contrived, maybe, but utterly riveting. Teller's good, Simmons is great, and the editing's near-perfect. The finale is breath-taking - and, despite what some critics assert, actually questions the characters' dodgy attitudes rather than endorsing them. ~fairbrother
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