Whiplash

Jazz drummer Andrew's (Miles Teller) natural talent lands him a place in a prestigious music conservatory, but his intuitive gifts soon receive an unexpectedly brutal workout from his unconventionally intense instructor, Fletcher (Best Supporting Actor Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons). Will the revered teacher's verbal-and physical-assaults make Andrew better... or crush his spirit? Acclaimed drama co-stars Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist. 107 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.