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Whiplash

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
872K
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Miles Teller in Whiplash (2014)
Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man's life. Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability -- and his sanity.
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A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
872K
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POPULARITY
114
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    • Damien Chazelle
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    • Miles Teller
    • J.K. Simmons
    • Melissa Benoist
    • Damien Chazelle
    • Damien Chazelle
  • Stars
    • Miles Teller
    • J.K. Simmons
    • Melissa Benoist
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    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 595Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #42
    • Won 3 Oscars

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    J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller in Whiplash (2014)
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    Miles Teller
    Miles Teller
    • Andrew
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Fletcher
    Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist
    • Nicole
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Jim Neimann
    Austin Stowell
    Austin Stowell
    • Ryan
    Nate Lang
    Nate Lang
    • Carl Tanner
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Uncle Frank
    Damon Gupton
    Damon Gupton
    • Mr. Kramer
    Suanne Spoke
    Suanne Spoke
    • Aunt Emma
    Max Kasch
    Max Kasch
    • Dorm Neighbor
    Charlie Ian
    • Dustin
    Jayson Blair
    Jayson Blair
    • Travis
    Kofi Siriboe
    Kofi Siriboe
    • Bassist (Nassau)
    Kavita Patil
    Kavita Patil
    • Assistant - Sophie
    C.J. Vana
    C.J. Vana
    • Metz
    Tarik Lowe
    Tarik Lowe
    • Pianist (Studio Band)
    Tyler Kimball
    • Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band)
    Rogelio Douglas Jr.
    Rogelio Douglas Jr.
    • Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band)
      • Damien Chazelle
      • Damien Chazelle
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    • Trivia
      During the more intense practice scenes, the director wouldn't yell, "cut!" so that Miles Teller would keep drumming until he exhausted himself.
    • Goofs
      When Fletcher throws the chair at Neiman, the guitarist is behind Neiman in the first shot then missing in the second, probably removed to avoid being hit by the chair.
    • Quotes

      Terence Fletcher: There are no two words in the English language more harmful than "good job".

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Tyler Perry/Miles Teller/Lucinda Williams (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      Written by Justin Hurwitz

      Courtesy of 5AM Music, Ltd.

    User reviews1.6K

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    9/10
    Intense
    This movie was far better than the trailer made it look.

    JK Simmons gave a stellar performance as a music teacher in the best Jazz school, trying desperately to find and develop the next jazz legend. From the moment he appears he demands the screen, literately. There's a part in the flick were he just burst open the door putting a halt on whatever is going, and makes it all about what he wants, which sets the tone for the entire movie. One of the best antagonist I've seen at the movies.

    Miles Teller plays the protagonist, A first year Jazz student who wants to be the next Jazz legend and is willing to go through the pain needed to become just that. I've been a fan of Miles Teller for a while and this movie just increase my fandom

    It does not matter whether you are into jazz or not, this flick is about and boy willing to kill himself to become the best and the man willing to kill the boy so he can be the best. For anyone who has ever been in that kind of pressure, weather it be at college or on the playing field(I kid you not, watching these guys play Jazz played out like I was watching a Football movie with Miles being the Quarterback and JK being the coach)

    It was an emotion trill ride with a lot of ups and downs, and just when you think the ride is over, we go for a second time around.

    Excellence!!
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    • Release date
      • October 15, 2014 (Philippines)
      • United States
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      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bold Films
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Right of Way Films
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    • 1 hour 46 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
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      • Dolby Atmos

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