# Whiplash (2014)

> A gifted young drummer enters a brutal contest of will with the authoritarian teacher who believes greatness can be beaten into existence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/139743

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Thriller
- Director: Damien Chazelle
- Cast: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang, Chris Mulkey, Damon Gupton
- TMDB rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: intense, visceral, oppressive, focused solo viewing, music film night

## Synopsis

A young drummer's ambition pushes him to the limits of his sanity and talent in pursuit of greatness.

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