Movie No. 10 (2015): WHIPLASH
Whiplash (2014)
Director: Damien Chazelle
Cast: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons
The movie is about young and ambitious jazz drummer and his devilishly sadistic mentor who pushes his students beyond their capability. The structure of the film is familiar to those of sports movies and similarly-themed movies. Despite this, however, the movie resonates like a psychological thriller. This is where it succeeds. While the lead actor does perform very well as an obsessive dreamer, the supporting outing of J.K. Simmons as the mentor is truly unforgettable.
Director: Damien Chazelle
Cast: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons
The movie is about young and ambitious jazz drummer and his devilishly sadistic mentor who pushes his students beyond their capability. The structure of the film is familiar to those of sports movies and similarly-themed movies. Despite this, however, the movie resonates like a psychological thriller. This is where it succeeds. While the lead actor does perform very well as an obsessive dreamer, the supporting outing of J.K. Simmons as the mentor is truly unforgettable.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: January 9, 2015
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