Whiplash

The road to greatness can take you to the edge.

Plot Summary

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

new york city

jazz

musician

obsession

music teacher

conservatory

drums

montage

perfectionist

perfection

public humiliation

jazz band

angry

aggressive

young adult

music school

verbal abuse

emotional abuse

anxious

based on short film

psychological drama

dramatic

suspenseful

tense

intense

callous

powerful

drummer