Whiplash
2014, Drama/Music, 1h 46m
298 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Intense, inspiring, and well-acted, Whiplash is a brilliant sophomore effort from director Damien Chazelle and a riveting vehicle for stars J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for Whiplash
All Critics (298) | Top Critics (85) | Fresh (279) | Rotten (19)
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The film has potential, but ultimately there's more bark than bite.
September 1, 2017 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
Revealing both the dangers and payoffs of artistic ambition, Whiplash is sure to establish Chazelle as a directorial force to be reckoned with.
August 16, 2016 | Rating: A- | Full Review… -
It's a thorny, thoughtful movie that asks provocative questions and isn't cocky enough to boast of knowing the answers.
June 18, 2016 | Full Review… -
For all its overripe contrivance, you'll leave the cinema with a spring in your step and a thump in your chest, eager to bang the drum for what deserves to be one of the year's real word-of-mouth hits.
January 18, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Chazelle, training a keen eye on the proceedings, seems to delight in the spectacle of relentless punishment.
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What gives the film such a kick, in spite of its improbabilities, is its raw and brutal but also very subtle portrayal of the shifting, attritional relations between teacher and student, sorcerer and apprentice.
January 16, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Whiplash
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Feb 12, 2017Bolstered by magnetic performances by Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, Whiplash is a dark, intense, and most of all thought provoking look into the idea of greatness. The dazzling editing allows the music to flow through the scenes like butter, allowing for one of the best finales in recent film history.Matthew M Super Reviewer
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Nov 04, 2016The sadistic teaching methods of a jazz ensemble conductor are cut like an action movie, which makes this very entertaining even for people with little interest in this kind of music. Simmons is fantastic in his role and rules every scene he is in. The only problem is: our "hero" is kind of an asshole, too.Jens S Super Reviewer
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Sep 29, 2016This movie is one of the movie that left me speechless. Brilliant performace from J. K. Simmons. Miles Teller is great too. I honestly did not want this movie to end.Marin ? Super Reviewer
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Apr 17, 2016Whiplash reminds audiences that a powerful drama requires little more than two titanic performances on a simple set. JK Simmons delivers the performance of his lifetime by channeling all of the menace of his HBO roots. The directorial work is also topnotch and technically outstanding. Captivating long shots and masterfully executed camera work draws the audience into this brilliant study into obsession. The movie maintains a nearly relentless pace throughout without losing an ounce of its allure. A simply breathtaking study in how carefully chosen scenes and razor sharp dialogue can do true justice to a film's message and theme. A must see movie and a true classic in the making.Shane S Super Reviewer
Whiplash Quotes
| Terence Fletcher: | Good job. |
| Terence Fletcher: | Everybody remember, Lincoln Center and it's… use this competitions to decide who they're interested in and who they're not. And I'm not gonna have my reputation in that department tarnished by a bunch of fucking limp dick sour note, flatterer than your girlfriends, flexible tempo dipshits, got it? One more thing, Eugene, give me that: If I ever find one of these lying around again, I swear to fucking God I will stop being so polite… Get the fuck out of my sight before I demolish you! Stage right, in order, now!… I can still fucking see you mini me!! |
| Andrew Neyman: | But is there a line? You know, maybe you go too far and discourage the next Charlie Parker from ever becoming Charlie Parker? |
| Terence Fletcher: | No, man, no. Because the next Charlie Parker would never be discouraged. |
| Terence Fletcher: | Neiman, you earned the part. Alternates you want to clean the blood off my drumset? |
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