Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2015)

Whiplash is nothing short of a masterpiece. The storytelling is excellent, with a very compelling and unique plot. The acting is great, Miles Teller is a very strong lead and JK Simmons is a powerful and frightening screen presence. The music is very good, as to be expected from a movie about drumming and music. You really care about Teller and want him to succeed. Simmons is given some unique motives for his harsh teaching, and you know the movie is well written when you start to understand why he does what he does. The movie is extremely intense, perfectly building up suspense and keeping you on the edge of your seat for a terrific finale. This is one movie I will never forget, and it's the best movie I've seen all year.