NYFF 2014 Review: Whiplash

By Maria Esteves – October 14, 2014

WHIPLASH is a thrilling and triumphant music drama set in present day New York City about Andrew Neyman (Miles Teller) a 19-year-old talented drummer student at the prestigious Shaffer Conservatory of Music (fictitious school) is compelled to be the best despite the cost. Accepted into professor Fletcher (J.K. Simmons) elite jazz class who runs it militaristic, instilling the fear of God by emotionally and psychologically tormenting his students, Andrew’s challenge begins. The ending is spellbinding, a shear masterpiece! The movies soundtrack by Justin Hurwitz is superb! Chazelle’s WHIPLASH is a hands-down Oscar nominee caliber!

WHIPLASH, directed by Damien Chazelle | Sony Pictures Classics, Bold Films, Blumhouse/Right of Way Productions | USA | 2014 | 106 min | Drama, Music | Presentation: 52nd New York Film Festival, in cinemas October 23, 2014. Watch trailer