Review: 'Whiplash' Starring Miles Teller & J.K. Simmons Brings Bravado And Swagger To Jazz Drama Tale
This is a reprint of our review from the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Opening the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, writer-director Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash” may not seem to tread any new ground at first, with Andrew (Miles Teller) trying to thrive and survive in the hyper-competitive, hyper-stressed world of a Musical Conservatory in New York City. Andrew is talented and determined, and he will need both qualities when hard-driving Dr. Fletcher (J.K. Simmons) asks Andrew to sit in as an alternate on the school’s showcase competitive band. Читать дальше...