Whiplash

2014 · 107 min · EN · R · 8.4 (17,257 votes)

Dir. Damien Chazelle · Starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang · Music Justin Hurwitz

“Do your best, he said…”

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Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

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This film is a relentless, pulse-pounding dive into the crucible of artistic ambition. It feels like a high-wire act, a constant escalation of tension and raw emotion, leaving you breathless and exhilarated by its sheer, visceral intensity. Every beat is a strike against the soul.

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