J. K. Simmons

Rating: 8/10 (2 April 2016)

"Whiplash" is no more nor less than a movie worthy of at least one Oscar award. If not for best Sound Mixing, than at least (and especially this one) for best actor in a supporting role. I rate the movie as a "8 out of 10", and no, it's not because of its argument, that is not (AT ALL) original, or even the great role Miles Teller plays. It's definitely because of the great, the one and only, J.K. Simmons. The whole point of the movie, and the reason why it is getting such good ratings, is the adrenaline that it makes the audience feel. The viewers feel what the main character feels, and are excited about his musical journey with his teacher, and that only happens, due to the role of Simmons. He makes us fear him, and that is a great thing in a movie like this. After seeing this masterpiece I looked for information on this actor, and it surprised me a lot, seeing that the "monster" he has shown to us in "Whiplash", is in fact a very nice and interesting person. Congratulations to the production, and to all the present actors, but the merit this movie deserves is due to him. It is also to mention the great sound mixing and absolutely outstanding role played by Teller. The only weak aspect is the ending. Although it left me thinking a while about what his future could look like, it's a but empty, and a movie like this deserves an ending that people would remember for a long time, which wasn't totally managed.