Whiplash

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Set in a prestigious New York music conservatory, this intensely suspenseful story questions whether perfection is a passion or a disease. Damien Chazelle made an extraordinary entry into the world of cinema with this film, which he both wrote and directed, when he was only 29 years old. Transforming the project that began as a short film into a feature-length masterpiece clearly demonstrates his narrative power and vision. Young drummer Andrew Neyman is someone who dreams of joining the ranks of great musicians and devotes everything he has to this goal. The legendary music educator Terrence Fletcher, who appears before him, does not fit into any conventional teacher mold. Fletcher's pedagogy is built more on fear and psychological pressure than on encouragement and guidance; he comes on the scene as someone who has made it his mission to push his students far beyond their limits. The tension between these two characters forms the backbone of the film and tightens with each scene. Miles Teller approaches his role with such great physical and emotional commitment that the behind-the-scenes effort is reflected on screen exactly as it is. However, the undisputed heart of the film is J.K. The character played by Simmons is Fletcher. Although Simmons won an Oscar for this performance, the award does not fully capture the bone-chilling discomfort she created on screen. Fletcher is neither a hero nor a simple villain; he is a character who constantly evokes conflicting emotions in the audience and makes them think deeply about him. Chazelle's camera language also serves the narrative deeply. The plot unfolds with a tight and almost relentless rhythm; the drum performance scenes are tense enough to nearly make the audience sit on the edge of their seats. Jazz music here is not just a backdrop; it becomes a living entity that reflects the psychology of the characters. Whiplash questions the balance between talent and hard work, ambition and health, and success and human sacrifice. Is it worth sacrificing everything to become great? The movie will not give you the answer to this question, but it will force you to search for your own answer. The final scene leaves this question at such a poignant climax that the tension continues to linger within you long after the film ends.

Rating: 8.4/10
Vote Count: 16,687
Release Date: October 10, 2014
Runtime: 1 hr 47 min
Original Name: Whiplash
Languages: English
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United States of America
Popularity:21.6263
Budget:3.300.000,00 $
Revenue:50.307.484,00 $

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Reviews

MJM

January 28, 2015

/10

DISGUSTING NONSENSE... *** This review may contain spoilers *** I find it very sad that so many people - including so-called professional reviewers - have rated this crap so highly. I did not walk out (although I was greatly tempted to do so) but saw it to the end. A total waste of time. Here's what might spoil it for you, should you believe the BS that's being spread around this stinking pile of excrement: It could have actually been OK if it hadn't been so laughably impossibly ridicul...

Andres Gomez

January 29, 2016

9/10

Fantastic movie with a good cast with an impressive Miles Teller and a yet even more impressive J.K. Simmons. Decent script, great directing, selection of the repertoire and performances. Just sit down, get a good audio system and enjoy one of the best movies of the 2010s.

DanDare

DanDare

February 27, 2017

5/10

J K Simmons won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his mean, bullying monster. Jazz teacher Terence Fletcher who abhors the words 'good job.' Fletcher tells a tale about Charlie Parker and how doing a good job was not enough for him. Good job means mediocrity. Yet Fletcher is a mediocre educator and his college seems not to have noticed this. Instead of being an inspiration his students fear him. He is a nasty tyrant and an incident from his past comes back to haunt him. Miles Telle...

mattwilde123

mattwilde123

March 09, 2017

9/10

When I sat down to watch this film, I didn't know what to expect. I am not usually a fan of films about musicians but this was a brilliant and tense masterpiece. The story is of a very ambitious boy named Andrew (played by Miles Teller) who is a music student in New York. He aspires to be noticed by a prestigious music teacher named Fletcher (played by J.K. Simmons). As his wish starts becoming a reality, he realises the brutality of this teacher who continually pushes him with questionable meth...

Matthew Brady

Matthew Brady

January 27, 2020

10/10

"There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job". Whiplash follows are main character Andrew Neyman who is a young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the sc...

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

November 20, 2022

8/10

**Whiplash grips its audience from start to finish with a remarkable awe-inspiring performance by J. K. Simmons.** BRUTAL! Whiplash is a savage film with mind-blowing career-defining performances, interesting storytelling, and palpable oppressive anxiety. J. K. Simmons didn’t deserve an Oscar for this movie… he deserved all the Oscars. I was in awe of the intensity and cruelty Simmons unleashed throughout the film while peppering in moments of vulnerability that keep the audience guessing if ...

Andre Wilfred Sanders

July 01, 2023

10/10

It is less than what is described as a wonderful piece of art consisting of music, artistic performance, directing and photography. It's one of my favorite movies. This piece of art inspired me

hamfaceman

January 04, 2024

7/10

Pretty intense drumming movie. I think it's about the pursuit of perfection and maybe something about fathers. Really great finale. Fingers bleeding. Put this ham on your face!

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June 29, 2024

9/10

The critics bestowed upon this film almost unanimous praise, yet some were quick to bemoan it as “overrated”. It’s the same old story. And while sometimes the “bemoaners” may be right, this time it is just proof that they are mostly wrong. Whiplash is utterly fantastic, entertaining and yet somehow brutal and harrowing at the same time. We watch in fascinated horror as Miles Teller’s character ascends, descends and ascends again into one fleeting last moment of glory. While the film’s edit...

LStew

November 08, 2024

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crazy 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whiplash was released in 2014.

Whiplash has a runtime of 1 hr 47 min (107 minutes).

Whiplash belongs to the following genres: Drama, Music, Thriller.

Whiplash has a rating of 8.4/10 from 16,687 votes on TMDB.

In the United States, Whiplash is available to watch on: YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.