The Suffering Artist

Rating: 9/10 (30 April 2015)

Unconventional for a Film about Musicians, but Not Uncommon for a Sports or Military Movie, this is a Unique Take on the Disciplined Disciples of an American Art-Form.
Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons Play a Student and Teacher Relationship that is the Stuff of Legend but mostly Mythological Methods of Honing Raw Talent into Greatness.
The Film is Ripe with Overstated but Eloquent Dialog and Snazzy Musical Accompaniment (when things finally conclude). It is a Rather Rich Display of Impromptu Talent as the Student Drummer has His well Deserved Moment in the Spotlight and makes the most of it.
The Film's Detractors are want to Point Out that it is a Dehumanizing Display of a Sadistic Fascist Overlord. But what makes the Film Work is its Off Toned Setting in the Elite Musical Education School that is on the Surface Less than Believable. But what does Surface is the Real Competitive World among Artists and the Sacrifices Needed to Excel.
The Movie Never displays Verisimilitude concerning the Methods of Cruel Behavior by the Instructor or wants them to be Authentic but more of a Surreal Statement on the Reality. It is Hyper-Fiction and its Disguise is Evident throughout and Not to be taken Literally.
It's a Fresh Film Experience that is Thought-Provoking Inspiring Conversations and Debate. Overall, It's Better than just a "Good Job".