Whiplash

Ratings: 7.8/10

Film Class: C

Genre: Drama

An ambitious drummer gets into the best music school in the country and pushes himself to the limits to earn the respect of his obnoxious tutor, Fletcher. Whiplash is technical, exaggerated, gritty and has an ending deserving of a standing ovation. For most parts, they didn't astound, but the "twist" in the ending was indeed a drumroll stunner. 

I felt the acting wasn't that solid, simple storyline, predictable especially with the romance subplot. For most parts, I was as puzzled as the drummers, wondering to myself whether were they rushing or dragging their tempo when Fletcher was f-ing them. Wee bit graphic with the splattering of blood, but the cringes were mainly caused by the tension between the 2 main leads. 

The actual score of "Whiplash" wasn't electrifying, needless to say neither did the other soundtracks impressed. I can appreciate jazz and drumming, but the highlight of the movie was the tension and the comeback which makes Whiplash more than a "feel-bad" exhilarating movie.