I got Whiplash!

Finally got to see "Whiplash". It is an astounding story of dealing with pressure, drive and proving merit.  The story pits an aspiring drummer studying at a renown music school with a tyrannical instructor who demanded perfection while using methods that a Marine drill sergeant would find harsh.  This is a tense, tense well acted movie. J.K. Simmons should get Best Supporting Actor for this.  

Having majored in a subject where the professors intentionally try to weed out the students, I understood this story.

Note: If foul language bothers, you will not survive this movie. If condescending language and politically incorrect talk offends, stay away.  The Instructor humiliates, condemns, belittles and totally messes with students' minds.  This is the music version of "Seal Training".

It is great directing, acting and story-telling.  There is a truth in this story that while "over-the-top" exists in many facets of life.

I give this ****stars. 2015 movie #8