A well-made, modern masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (12 August 2019)

JK Simmons and Miles Teller, put them in a drama movie with lots of dialogues heavy scene and monologues, and a solo drum performance, what you'll get, a masterpiece. I just want to see both of them again in a movie together.
I've never been a huge fan of musicals. But it's not really a musical anyway, it's the story of a guy who knows who's good at something and an unlikely mentor who wants one protege to achieve greatness.
This movie works for me because I can relate to Miles Teller's character, so many of us have seen ourselves very best at what we do. And then someone comes and gives us a reality-check, and says "practice harder". Anyone who wants to be best in his field will feel for this guy, but the movie works because it's not just about him. It's also about a teacher played by JK Simmons, who believes the worst words ever used are "It's good" (I think so). This is what I believe in too, mediocrity is not acceptable. Though he has questionable methods for making his point but he is not there to make fans but find the best. And you can also relate to him.
These two characters are the spine of this movie, without their performance, this movie won't have worked as well. But the director, Damien Chazelle directs this well-written movie with an amazing style. From the movement of camera to amazing editing, this movie is masterpiece. I know it's not for everyone, but those who can relate, this movie is classic.
Rating: 10
Meaning: Classic