Whiplash (2014)
One of the most intense scripts that happens to be based around music.
Presentation:
This could very easily have been a boring looking film as seen from original short. JK Simmons and Miles Teller give us a performance of a decade, creating one of the most raw relationships in a believable world. The score is magnificent and the brings to life some of the most legendary drum solos of Buddy Rich. The film looks great with a lovely sodium vapory grade, and you'll wish you can have lessons in the same room.
Story:
This is such a compelling story as most of us have strived for perfection at some point in time. This innated desire for greatness is hopefully a goal that most of us aspire to include the trials of self doubt and fear of irrelevance. For music loves, this is a huge plus but those that don't understand music will still love the ride. The story is truly subversive and you even question if the antagonist was really ever wrong to begin with.
Conclusion:
One of the best musical films but at its core, a thrilling suspenseful duel between the rawest of performances.
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