Whiplash
OH MY WORDD. I can’t believe it took me this long to watch Whiplash. I knew the movie was going to be intense but it somehow outdid my expectations. It’s not just about music or drumming, it’s about obsession, pressure, and how far someone will push themselves just to be great. You watch this guy basically break himself trying to meet the impossible expectations of a teacher who refuses to let up. The acting is insane, the music is amazing, and every scene feels like it’s tightening a rope around you. By the end, you really start asking yourself what greatness even costs.