Good film with outstanding performances

Rating: 8/10 (15 January 2015)

THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS
Whiplash is a very good film that is carried by the outstanding performances of J.K. Simmons & Miles Teller. The film overall is completely engaging although at times it is slightly over dramatic/unrealistic. I really enjoyed the catchy music themes throughout.
The parts I didn't think went well with the overall tone of the film was the crash scene which seemed totally unnecessary and extremely unrealistic that he would get out the car, then still get there on time and play in the state he was in. I'm pretty sure that J.K. Simmons' character wouldn't be able to get away with such abusive ways and I was expecting the other drummers to take a stand together. I would liked more of a back story because the characters seemed great, the final scene was breathtaking but left slightly unresolved.
It is a very engaging film with outstanding acting performances (I'm backing J.K. Simmons for the Oscar and also felt Miles Teller deserved a nomination) but I felt there was a few missed opportunities.
Still I would highly recommend the film and I give it 8/10.