Rated: R (for language)
Directed by: Damien Chazelle
This movie is the best of 2014. Hands down.
Everything in this movie is near perfection. Whiplash (2014) tells the story of Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller), an aspiring drummer who wants to be one of the greats. In this process, he is given a window into one of the best jazz groups in the country. There he meets Terrence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), a hot headed conductor who pushes Andrew beyond his limits.
The only two words that came out of my mouth after was "Holy shit." Miles Teller is amazing. Before this movie, I always saw Miles Teller as the guy who gets drunk in those teen party movies. But after this movie, everything has changed. He properly delivers the aspiring drummer attitude. This role seemed to fit him like a glove, because apparently, Teller drummed since he was thirteen, and happened to look like he was nineteen. He met his ceiling, and was able to break through it. Now, he is an acting force. Very excited what else he has to offer.
But who was better then Miles Teller? J. K. Simmons. This stuff was oscar material, definitely. Every word that came out of his mouth was interesting to listen to. Every subtle movement, every tiny detail, was thought out. Terrence Fletcher flattens and stomps on Andrew Neiman, and J.K. Simmons can easily pull it off. He had so many quick comebacks and insults that it seemed like this role was made for him. Imagine Jay Jonah Jameson from Spiderman, a role that J. K. Simmons has played, with a shaved head, but a lot more gritty and mean. That would be Terrence Fletcher, and it is INCREDIBLE. The tension between Neiman and Fletcher make for a very satisfying finale, and it had me at the edge of my seat.
Honestly, if you haven't watched this, you are missing out. It's nothing short of breathtaking.
5/5
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