A bright spot in modern day films (and yes I said films not movies, this is a film)

Rating: 9/10 (1 February 2016)

Before I start I would first like to point out that out of all the movies I've seen in recent times this is the first movie that I would actually call film. Whiplash is truly a bright spot in today's cinemas as it does not rely on over the top stunt and explosion or large amounts of CGI but rather it relied on excellent dialog, good timing and good script as well as fantastic performances by veteran actor J.K. Simmons and rising star Miles Teler. A story revolving around a young jazz drummer whose only dream is to be the best the world has ever seen and his instructor who wants to see him achieve his goals. The only issue will this is that he does this through fear tactics, intimidation and just generally being a huge dick to his students. As the movie continues you learn to understand why he does this but the damage is done to the students and you can see it in the lasting effects that it brings