Whiplash
2014 · 1h 47m · Drama, Music, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Do your best, he said…
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
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Damien Chazelle8.4Smart score
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based on short filmboldconservatorydisapprovingdrummerdrumsemotional abusejazzjazz bandmontagemusicianmusic schoolmusic teachernew york cityobsessionperfectionistpsychological dramapublic humiliationromanticverbal abuseyoung adult
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