A film for musicians

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2015)

WHIPLASH Film Review by Adam Gonzalez
If your a jazz junkie or drummer, then your going to love WHIPLASH. Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, WHIPLASH is about a young drummer named Andrew Neyman (played by Miles Teller) who gets accepted into the best music school and lands a spot in the most cutthroat orchestra band led by conductor Terence Fletcher (played by J. K. Simmons). Andrew aspires to be one of the greats like his idol Buddy Rich (arguably the best jazz drummer that ever lived) but knows that this dream comes with heavy sacrifices. Andrew soon realizes that Fletcher's methods are extreme and pushes his students to the edge of their ability, sometimes with harsh consequences.
Being a drummer myself I can totally relate to the competitive nature of being the best musician you can possibly be. Fletcher's obsession with winning prestigious competitions clashes with Andrew's drive to be the best. The hostility of Andrew and Fletcher explodes on the screen physically and musically with amazing drum solos and physical altercations. This film is a musical roller coaster ride that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.