Just saw this tonight in Bangkok. Walked out the cinema in a daze. While I was watching it I twice had to tell myself to unclench my jaw. I found it so tense, like an expert thriller despite the subject matter of the film. Thinking of every film i've seen released this year Whiplash is tied with Boyhood for best so far.

This film deserves recognition and is already getting a lot of praise and acclaim. Rightly so. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/?ref_=nv_sr_1
and here is the trailer:
http://youtu.be/7d_jQycdQGo

Damien Chazelle could be the next great talent in cinema. So impressive and tight were his screenplay and directing. In addition the performances he got from his two leads were phenomenal.

Miles Teller really grew into the role. When he starts acting like an arrogant asshole he starts showing his range.

JK Simmons. Holy Fuck. I've liked him for years but never really thought of him as a great actor because his comedy is often broad. This performance is going to get him recognition and awards season praise. Many A-list actors will be watching Whiplash and wishing they had got that role.

My concern for Damien Chazelle is what will he be like when he moves his writing and directing away from the music world. I doubt it will be a problem, his skill and intellect should allow to write whatever he desires and his current films based around music is just what he knows. He is still so young.