Fresh
The movie swings - physically, musically, psychologically, racially.
Wesley Morris, Grantland
Whiplash
Do your best, he said…
2014 · 1h 47m · R
Drama, Music, Thriller
Directed by
Damien Chazelle
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Whiplash
Overview
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
94%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It would be an insult to call Chazelle a "promising" filmmaker, as this movie doesn't indicate mere potential - it is evidence of authentic, sometimes blazing talent.
Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
Rotten
Such a cooked-up piece of claptrap that I half expected Darth Vader to pick up the baton.
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Fresh
'Whiplash' is electric from beginning to end, a musical story of obsession, frustration and outright cruelty built on two knockout performances.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
Primarily two actors and a jazz score, but the result is a crackling good drama that feels almost like a thriller. Smart, stylish and intense.
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
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