Whiplash

Name: Whiplash
Director: Damien Chazelle
Genre: Drama, Music, Thriller
Released: 2014-10-10
Rating: 8.6

October 10, 2014· 1h 47m

Drama Music Thriller

Directed by

Damien Chazelle

Cast

Miles Teller J.K. Simmons Paul Reiser Melissa Benoist Austin Stowell Nate Lang +33 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.6

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

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.6

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

9 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Fletcher's final nod of approval

9.5at 1h 46m

Lowest Moment

Personal relationships crumble

7.9at 44m

Biggest Swing

The dramatic rise from Andrew's personal low point to the electrifying final drum solo, jumping from relationship troubles to pure cinematic triumph

Whiplash maintains consistently high audience sentiment throughout, building from strong character introductions to increasingly intense musical sequences. The film peaks with its controversial but masterfully executed ending that leaves viewers debating Fletcher's methods while celebrating Andrew's artistic breakthrough.

9 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb