Pretty Compelling With Unlikable Characters

Rating: 9/10 (8 January 2015)

-One of the most acclaimed films of the year, Whiplash is about a drummer and his struggle to become the best in the best music school in the US. The only thing standing in his way, as well as pushing him to be greater, is an overbearing, verbally abusive, perfectionist professor.
-Whiplash has a few flaws, but it is pretty great.
-The story is very compelling and original.
-The pace is pretty quick.
-The acting is great. The lead does great, but J.K. Simmons as the dictator music-professor really made the film and probably an Oscar.
-The characters themselves are not that likable. Obviously JK Simmons is not, but I did not expect the main character to be dislikable. So as compelling as the entire film is, it is hard to like people in it.
-The music is incredibly fitting. So if you like drums, jazz, or pop orchestra, you will love the entire film.
-The finale is also one of my favorite finales of the year. And the editing. So good.
-Whiplash is rated-R for language, which is moderate, but not heavy.
-So if you are looking for a compelling story about success and being the best you can be, I've got the film for you! Unless you hate jerks in films or you hate film about drumming. Lots of drumming. I will say Whiplash is totally worth checking out at store price! (Would be worth seeing in theaters, but it's not in wide release) I will give Whiplash an 8/10. Really only because I did not like any of the characters.