Sell Everything You Own And Buy A Ticket Now

Rating: 10/10 (22 January 2015)

I'm not a writer, I've never done a review before but I was so inspired by this film that I have to share this with whoever will read it. I've just seen "Whiplash" (exactly an hour ago in fact) and I have been utterly speechless since then.
Everything about it, the cinematography, the acting, the directing, and the composing, was the most polished and perfected version of itself that it could possible be. No film has ever triggered such an emotional and physical response from me. I don't think I breathed for the entirety of the film and when I walked out, I could barely put one foot in front of the other. My whole body was filled with a state of utter shock. I don't know if it was shock at how incredible it was, or shock at the way it made me feel, but oh boy, it made me feel something.
Another thing that baffles me is the overpowering message it leaves. What resonates with me from seeing this film is the desire, nay NEED to achieve greatness. And I don't mean getting 100% on a test paper, I want to be one of the greats. (If you pardon the reference).
On a more personal level, acting has always been my aspiration but after witnessing this masterpiece I have a new ambition. I don't care if I act, direct, produce, compose, or film- I want to make something as good as this. I just can't believe what these people have created. If you spend your money on anything, even before paying rent, you should pay to see/feel/experience this marvel.