Baffled

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2015)

I cannot understand some of the reviews on here. So what if you're a jazz player of 30 years or attend the 'best jazz school in the country', what has that got to do with film-making?
This is a FICTIONAL film. If this were done to the letter of the law and J.K. Simmons played a character mirroring a real-life music school instructor then it would be the most boring film ever. It's called creative license. It's what makes a film worth while going to see. People expect way too much its almost embarrassing. If a perfect jazz band is what you're after log onto itunes and buy one.
For Miles Teller, although drumming from a young age, to spend hours a day preparing for this movie, and play this well as an amateur player it should be commended not criticized! J.K. Simmons' performance as 'Fletcher' is Oscar worthy. The editing and sound is phenomenal, and credit to all other members of the band.
It might not be perfect musically (although not being a professional like some reviewers on here I cannot comment it seems), but to my ears its a masterpiece and as this is a film and not a jazz album I am judging it on how it plays as a film. Which to me is sensational. I have watched the final scene about 15 times and am still mesmerized by it.
A huge thumbs up from me, and credit to Damien Chazelle on persevering to get this made into a feature form a short. 10/10 from me