Whiplash (2014)
#2 for 2014
Just back from the theater. J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser (Mad About You), and Miles Teller (The Spectacular Now 2013). A directorial debut for Damien Chazelle. IMDB says this was 107 minutes - 1 hour 47 minutes - if asked, I would have sworn it was at least 2 hours, and not because of any pacing issues - the film is tight, with a linear storyline that seems to alternate between full bore on the track of the Daytona 500 and everyday life - throwing in a few streets of San Francisco hills for an emotional rollercoaster effect, while blindfolded as you get little warning of the ups or downs - or sideways. Another rarity - where the music lured me through the entire credits. I'll also say that I was soon searching for a certain CD online when I got home.
If you don't like spoilers, do not watch the trailer.
11.14.14
Just back from the theater. J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser (Mad About You), and Miles Teller (The Spectacular Now 2013). A directorial debut for Damien Chazelle. IMDB says this was 107 minutes - 1 hour 47 minutes - if asked, I would have sworn it was at least 2 hours, and not because of any pacing issues - the film is tight, with a linear storyline that seems to alternate between full bore on the track of the Daytona 500 and everyday life - throwing in a few streets of San Francisco hills for an emotional rollercoaster effect, while blindfolded as you get little warning of the ups or downs - or sideways. Another rarity - where the music lured me through the entire credits. I'll also say that I was soon searching for a certain CD online when I got home.
If you don't like spoilers, do not watch the trailer.
11.14.14
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