Awesome music, awesome movie

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 2015)

Whiplash poses the ethical question, "how much is too much?" J.K. Simmons plays tough college music teacher Fletcher, whose mission is to find the next great jazz musician. In his efforts to get the best out of his musicians, he verbally, and at times, physically abuses his students. Simmons plays the character we should hate, but for some reason have an affection for. The movie is accompanied by an outstanding soundtrack and the best ending of the year, however is cluttered with an unnecessary plot line involving the main character and a girlfriend. However, Whiplash is strong enough to overcome its minor weaknesses, leaving the viewer satisfied.