Toe Tappingly Entertaining

Rating: 10/10 (16 May 2015)

Whiplash, Whiplash, Whiplash. You make me ever so happy. It is mind boggling how good this movie is, not was. This was my personal favorite of the year and for good reason. Lets start with performances, J.K. Simmons is well the bright and shining star of this movie. I will have no arguments on that. He gives a Heath Ledger level performance and completely earned his Oscar. Miles Teller gave a perfect performance and was an inspirational lead in an inspirational movie. Next up is directing. Damien Chazelle's direction and writing is flawless to say the least. The smart overhead shots of instruments really show that the actors know how to play them. This movie is a must see for everyone who likes good music, great performances, and great directing. 100% or A+