Whiplash (2014)

Director: Damien Chazelle

Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist

A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student’s potential.

The film is probably best enjoyed by musicians or jazz enthusiasts. This is an acquired taste. There is no denying JK Simmons gave an Oscar-winning performance, and yes, the editing was Oscar-worthy as well. But for most parts of the film I can’t say it was a pleasure watching this. I can still enjoy a bad horror B-movie, but certainly not this. I did not agree with Fletcher’s teaching methods, as it was total abuse. This movie should be used as educational material for methods teachers should NOT use. It was disgusting – to say the least – how he treated and spoke to the youngsters. In fact, so much so it should be considered a crime. There was not a single moment of the film I enjoyed. On the contrary, this horrible movie is one of the most hated films I’ve ever seen. Why has it been voted one of the best films ever???

The film won 3 Oscars as well as 87 other awards.