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WhiplashLists: Drama, Music, Best Picture nominee 2010 to 2019Brief Synopsis: "Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity." Overall Ranking: 20 (Rank from 2014: # 1)
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| Reviewer | Rating | Review |
| Kevin McCarthy | 100 | |
| Ben Lane | 100 | (full review) |
| Silver Screen Riot Matt Oakes | 98.5 | (full review) |
| Sober Film Critic James Brown | 98 | - Paying homage to jazz greats like Charlie Parker, Jo Jones, and Buddy Rich. Chazelle pulls out all the stops to create this gripping yet comedic cinematic experience that will reel moviegoers in for the duration of its all too brief runtime. (full review) |
| Paul's Trip To The Movies | 97 | (full review) |
| David Baruffi | 97 | (full review) |
| Stewart Hoffman | 97 | (full review) |
| Gorgon Reviews | 97 | (full review) |
| ClairestBearest Reviews | 97 | (full review) |
| Darren of Movie Reviews 101 | 96 | (full review) |
| CinemaVisitor Erik | 95 | |
| Citizen Charlie | 93 | (full review) |
| Carly Booth | 93 | (full review) |
| RMMR Daniel Hernandez | 92 | (full review) |
| Rob from GuysFilmQuest | 92 | |
| Damon Schneider | 92 | (full review) |
| CineKatz Vivek | 90 | - "Whiplash" is not about drumming, or jazz, or even about music. It's about the blood, sweat, tears, and drive it takes to achieve greatness. Like an asexual up-tempo version of "Black Swan," it's not my favorite film of the year or even of the Oscar nominations, but it's definitely the one I identify with the most. It does more to establish itself substantively than "Boyhood" and "Birdman" combined despite existing in similar thematic realms. It's straightforward, tight, fresh, exhilarating, and a *literal* slap in the face to today's grotesque self-esteem boosting participation medal "everyone wins" culture. And it doesn't need any of "Boyhood" or "Birdman"'s filmmaking gimmicks to do the trick. Those of you who were in band with me in high school might appreciate J.K. Simmons' drill sergeant conductor personality more than most, given our experiences. The only difference is that Simmons actually knows how to spit swears. He's amazing. And finally Miles Teller gets to shine in a film actually worth remembering. |
| Sean Kelly | 90 | (full review) |
| Tom Little of Digital Shortbread | 87 | (full review) |
| Bryan Lienesch | 86 | - Together Damien Chazelle, J.K. Simmons, and Miles Teller have created a film here that redefines the word "intensity". |
| Lisa Marie Bowman | 86 | - J.K. Simmons kicks ass. (full review) |
| Dan O'Neill | 80 | (full review) |