Whiplash (2014) - 2/24/2015 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 11-19-2014, 06:59 PM

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Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man's life. Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability-and his sanity.

Akijama · 11-19-2014, 07:02 PM

I've heard a lot of praise for this film. I'll definitely have to check it out ASAP.

format916 · 11-19-2014, 08:12 PM

very good film.

THS · 11-19-2014, 08:17 PM

A truly fantastic film. It's one of my top 10 favorite films of the year so far, and I'd score it a solid 9 out of 10 (IMHO).

Jowiko96 · 11-19-2014, 08:22 PM

Such an incredible film! Ties with Birdman for the top two slots on my 2014 list.

Adam_ME · 11-19-2014, 09:42 PM

Just saw it last night. Terrific film. What an intense final scene. J.K. Simmons better get a Best Supporting Actor nod(if not the award itself).

Woodsy · 11-19-2014, 09:47 PM

That finale had me sweating, on the edge of my seat, and grinning from ear to ear. Definitely one of the best films of 2014. Day 1 purchase!

shrex · 11-19-2014, 10:08 PM

Definite day 1 for me. My personal favorite of the year.

thompsonjohn · 11-19-2014, 10:35 PM

I hope JK Simmons gets a lot of award show recognition, guy deserves it already, he's been a bit player in so much stuff and he always knocks it out of the park.

Darkstream · 11-20-2014, 03:08 AM

I didn't even know about this movie until today. This looks good! Man, JK Simmons seems like a real bastard of a teacher in this. Funny enough, my 9 year old son just started taking drum lessons this year and we bought him a new drum kit for Christmas, so it's cool to see a movie like this come out at this time.

JJJ225 · 11-20-2014, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jowiko96

Such an incredible film! Ties with Birdman for the top two slots on my 2014 list.

Me too. Loved it.

tallrichard · 11-20-2014, 11:43 AM

I saw Whiplash on Sunday morning in New Haven, CT...I put it in my top 10 for 2014!

A small picture which should draw the Academy's attention for Oscar!!

Adam_ME · 11-20-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstream

I didn't even know about this movie until today. This looks good! Man, JK Simmons seems like a real bastard of a teacher in this.

What's great about the character is that while he is a hardass and exceedingly cruel both verbally and physically toward his students(think Sgt. Hartman from Full Metal Jacket), you can see where he's coming from in his approach. The ending can definitely be interpreted multiple ways. For some, it'll be a moment of triumph. For others, there may be an element of sadness to it.

lolwut · 11-20-2014, 03:20 PM

Blind buy for me. Reviews are really good.

soarinsteven · 11-20-2014, 07:54 PM

Saw this weeks ago, and catch myself still thinking about this film. A great one with a sublime ending. Can't wait to own!

Darkstream · 11-20-2014, 08:30 PM

Since so many have already seen the film, can anyone tell me if they think it may be too inappropriate for a 9 year old boy? My son is somewhat mature for his age, but I wouldn't want to introduce a story to him that may be too harsh for him to take in, especially considering he's just starting out with playing drums and I wouldn't want him getting discouraged by something he sees in the film. I don't expect it to be the Karate Kid of drumming, but I guess what I'm looking to find out is if this story has an inspiring postive element to it. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks.

shrex · 11-20-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstream

Since so many have already seen the film, can anyone tell me if they think it may be too inappropriate for a 9 year old boy? My son is somewhat mature for his age, but I wouldn't want to introduce a story to him that may be too harsh for him to take in, especially considering he's just starting out with playing drums and I wouldn't want him getting discouraged by something he sees in the film. I don't expect it to be the Karate Kid of drumming, but I guess what I'm looking to find out is if this story has an inspiring postive element to it. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks.

Its pretttyyyy vulgar.

Darkstream · 11-21-2014, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shrex

Its pretttyyyy vulgar.

Thanks I'll take that into consideration... But would you say that it's an inspiring film for a young drummer to see?

chetripley80 · 11-21-2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstream

Thanks I'll take that into consideration... But would you say that it's an inspiring film for a young drummer to see?

If you consider someone willing to live a pretty dysfunctional life and sacrifice everything to become a music legend, then yeah, you could consider it inspirational.

Darkstream · 11-21-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chetripley80

If you consider someone willing to live a pretty dysfunctional life and sacrifice everything to become a music legend, then yeah, you could consider it inspirational.

Hmmm, maybe I'll just have to check this one out on my own first, without my son. I wouldn't want him feeling confused or conflicted by the tone of the subject matter. I've let him watch some fairly dark stuff for a kid before, but at this stage in his life with his drum lessons and all, I'd rather keep it positive and encouraging. Looks like he'll just have to stick with Jack Black's School of Rock for now.

11-19-2014, 08:12 PM	#3
format916 Special Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:South Florida Blu-ray collection:169 Blu-ray reviews:1	very good film. R.I.P.//Night of Terror

11-19-2014, 08:17 PM	#4
THS Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:18	A truly fantastic film. It's one of my top 10 favorite films of the year so far, and I'd score it a solid 9 out of 10 (IMHO). *"I Aim To Misbehave"*

11-19-2014, 08:22 PM	#5
Jowiko96 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:155 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:42	Such an incredible film! Ties with Birdman for the top two slots on my 2014 list. "Funny how sometimes you just find things" - How I Met Your Mother [2005 - 2014] Favorites Of 2014: Birdman, Gone Girl, Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby, Boyhood, Life Itself, Coherence, Enemy, Under The Skin, Interstellar, Jersey Boys, Finding Vivian Maier, and Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes

11-19-2014, 09:42 PM	#6
Adam_ME Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX Blu-ray collection:1871 DVD collection:88 Trading Score:327	Just saw it last night. Terrific film. What an intense final scene. J.K. Simmons better get a Best Supporting Actor nod(if not the award itself). PSN: doughbafett

11-19-2014, 09:47 PM	#7
Woodsy Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:West Hollywood, CA Blu-ray collection:672 Trading Score:5	That finale had me sweating, on the edge of my seat, and grinning from ear to ear. Definitely one of the best films of 2014. Day 1 purchase! My YouTube

11-19-2014, 07:02 PM	#2
Akijama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	I've heard a lot of praise for this film. I'll definitely have to check it out ASAP.

11-19-2014, 10:08 PM	#8
shrex Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:1100 Trading Score:19	Definite day 1 for me. My personal favorite of the year. Panasonic TC-P60VT60 Onkyo TX-NR509 Sony BDPS790 Polk Monitor 60 - Polk Monitor 30 - Polk CS2 BIC F12 PSN/XBL: SHREX

11-19-2014, 10:35 PM	#9
thompsonjohn Suspended Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Banned, MI Blu-ray collection:649 DVD collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:40	I hope JK Simmons gets a lot of award show recognition, guy deserves it already, he's been a bit player in so much stuff and he always knocks it out of the park.

11-20-2014, 03:08 AM	#10
Darkstream Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2012 Blu-ray collection:49 DVD collection:181 Trading Score:8	I didn't even know about this movie until today. This looks good! Man, JK Simmons seems like a real bastard of a teacher in this. Funny enough, my 9 year old son just started taking drum lessons this year and we bought him a new drum kit for Christmas, so it's cool to see a movie like this come out at this time.

11-20-2014, 11:43 AM	#12
tallrichard Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Stratford, CT Blu-ray collection:702 DVD collection:959	I saw Whiplash on Sunday morning in New Haven, CT...I put it in my top 10 for 2014! A small picture which should draw the Academy's attention for Oscar!!

11-20-2014, 03:20 PM	#14
lolwut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Virginia, US Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:189 Trading Score:132	Blind buy for me. Reviews are really good.

11-20-2014, 07:54 PM	#15
soarinsteven Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:IL Blu-ray collection:477	Saw this weeks ago, and catch myself still thinking about this film. A great one with a sublime ending. Can't wait to own!

11-20-2014, 08:30 PM	#16
Darkstream Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2012 Blu-ray collection:49 DVD collection:181 Trading Score:8	Since so many have already seen the film, can anyone tell me if they think it may be too inappropriate for a 9 year old boy? My son is somewhat mature for his age, but I wouldn't want to introduce a story to him that may be too harsh for him to take in, especially considering he's just starting out with playing drums and I wouldn't want him getting discouraged by something he sees in the film. I don't expect it to be the Karate Kid of drumming, but I guess what I'm looking to find out is if this story has an inspiring postive element to it. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks.

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