Exhilarating

Rating: 9/10 (6 December 2015)

The speed of the drumming was the speed of my heart throughout this movie. Intense thing to say right? The feeling throughout the entire movie is something that you wouldn't want to let go off, but once the film finished I had to go back and watch it once more. It might seem crazy but this couldn't be anymore true. These feelings of intensity and edge-of-your-seat sensation is something that only comes around once in a while but it is derived from the sensational performances of Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons.
Miles Teller plays the character of Andrew Neiman who is a highly self driven person with dreams higher than what most people would be able to visualize. No matter what people tell him he continues to practice over and over with the end goal of being the fastest drummer he can be. It may seem like an easy character to play but it truly takes an actor who can show determination, least of all play the drums. Without a doubt the performance of Miles Teller is exceptional as it is a rares occurrence to see a person able to show blood, sweat and tears so realistically that it makes a person think, "have I ever worked that hard?"
J.K. Simmons plays as Terrance Fletcher who is almost a morally bankrupt person. He is the brick wall holding Andrew back from achieving great success, but without him the movie would have no jazz. When the audience is first introduced to Terrance, he comes off as a person who gives everyone a shot at joining the best conservatory, however, throughout the movie he shows his full colours. All he was asking for is perfection from Andrew, but does throwing a chair at him help? Though to fully understand what I am talking about, the movie must be watched.
Overall, great movie, great cast line up, and exceptional dialogue, almost unforgettable.