****1/2
“Whiplash” is what films should be. It captures the never say die attitude that we see in movies such as “Rocky” and takes it to the dark side as scene in “Black Swan” but with twists and turns that throws the “Hollywood Formula” right where it belongs (please remember to flush). It is far from PC especially in today’s world which makes it even more refreshing and leaves you with questions way after the viewing such as “How much is really enough”? The only drawback is it doesn’t hit the emotional peaks as seen in “American Sniper” but I wouldn’t be disappointed if it won best movie of the year.
Ad 1/2 star more for the best drum solo ever recorded in a film