The best Film this year

Rating: Null/10 (31 October 2014)

This is one of the best movies I have seen all year. It's a perfect story. I don't know if it just struck a chord with me, or if it is that great of a movie for everyone. This young kid is cocky and driven and believes he will be one of the greats. Some of his decisions come back to haunt him when his career takes a nosedive.
The teacher, played by J.K. Simmons, does an incredible job. You have to get past the fact that he looks a lot like a Dr. Seuss turtle with his bald head and slithery neck but his abuse of his students is so creative and delightful its easy to giggle at. Even if you just check out the trailer for some of the insults, I think you will enjoy them. I like that his primary mission is to evoke greatness from his students which makes his abuse almost forgivable. You would never get to the greatness at the end without his emotional pestering and pushing. These musicians would remain forever mediocre.
This movie had heart and passion and I was lost in its story. I was surprised at how much it hit me. It was a great lesson in not taking talent for granted and not getting complacent in any areas of life. Life is a fight and the harder you fight for yourself in your talent and your passion, the more life pays you back. I highly recommend seeing this movie.