Watched “Whiplash” (2014), about a drummer, the struggles of his career, and jazz. The director turns the rehearsal of a jazz brass band into a thrilling adventure: paralyzing fear, fateful stakes, blood, sweat, and spit. The conductor here resembles more a demonic army sergeant — and therefore hits the nail on the head with the realities of orchestral work. Throughout the film, the analogy with sports movies or boxing films persisted – like a coach yelling “come on, come on, you idiot! you’re nothing!” and other “motivational” encouragements towards victory. The script is predictable from the first minute, but the film is definitely worth watching. “Main villain” J.K. Simmons performs just excellently.
P.S. 60th place in IMDB TOP 250.
P.P.S. The film was shot in 19 days.
P.P.P.S. Fletcher’s excellent quote: “There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job.”
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