Whiplash (2014)

Whiplash (2014) — Drama, Music A driven 19-year-old drummer, Andrew Neiman, enrolls at the prestigious Shaffer Conservatory determined to become one of the greats. He’s soon noticed by the school’s feared senior instructor, Terence Fletcher (played by J.K. Simmons), who brings Andrew into his elite studio band. Fletcher’s teaching style—relentless, humiliating and rooted in intimidation—pushes Andrew from disciplined ambition into near-obsession as he sacrifices friendships, sleep and sanity in pursuit of perfection. Watching Whiplash is an intense, emotionally charged experience: you’ll feel the mounting pressure, humiliation and exhilaration alongside Andrew as scenes alternate between quiet, single-minded practice and explosive, high-stakes performances. The film builds a taut atmosphere of competition and fear, culminating in a gripping, cathartic musical showdown that forces questions about the price of greatness and whether abuse can ever be justified in the name of art. Expect raw performances, sharp tension, and powerful drumming sequences that make the viewer’s pulse quicken.

Actors: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist

Director: Damien Chazelle

Runtime: 106 min

Genres: Drama, Music

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