Music can change the world because it can change people.

Rating: 10/10 (29 March 2015)

Damien Chazelle presented this picture at a film festival in the Sundance in 2014. After several of failed paintings, the director has received numerous awards for one of the best films of the previous year. Film "Whiplash" was discovery in 2014. This movie shows us the story of a young boy who is a freshman of the Conservatory of Music. He came under the influence of the great and famous, but at the same time terrible and despotic mastermind. Music is always in first place for our protagonist. Miles tries to do everything not to repeat the fate of his father, who long ago gave up writing craft. Therefore, the young drummer uses every chance to improve their skills in order to achieve this goal. Huge persistence of freshman attracts mastermind Terence Fletcher, who works with renowned orchestra. Trapped in Fletcher, Miles tries to do everything possible to hear some good reviews, but the only constant words of discontent and humiliation become a mandatory part of all rehearsals. This is the method of Fletcher. No words like "good job" or "well done". Only criticism. Ruthless mentor pushes musician beyond human capabilities. This approach makes the musicians become obsessed. They live only music. They breathe music. This constant struggle of a young and talented drummer, not only with the despotic conductor, but also with itself can not break away from the watching the film. Of course, do not forget about the beautiful and exciting music. From the beginning of the movie you get into the rhythm, which persists throughout the film. "Whiplash" is a wonderful movie with great music and no less beautiful game actors. This picture can not leave anyone indifferent. It inspires every viewer and remains in the memory. After the movie you can not immediately return to reality. You're still in rhythm with the music, with the young drummer. I can confidently say that this film was for me a truly discovery and best music film I've ever watched.
10/10.