Simmons' performance deserves an Oscar. The movie is forgettable.

Rating: 5/10 (11 February 2015)

Brilliant performances from Simmons and a well supporting act from Miles Teller, are the only reasons to watch this film. Besides this, it is just an ordinary flick. Side characters disappear into the background. The whole message has been presented to us before in different ways and this movie is just another example of an old wine in a new bottle.
Simmons deserves all the praise and even the Academy Award. The music and the BG score were about average.But, barring that this movie doesn't deserve another nomination.
Hearing all the positive reviews, I really expected a lot more from this Oscar nominated movie. But, ended up disappointed.
One time watch.