Whiplash

A talented young drummer at an elite music school is driven to pursue perfection under the direction of a ruthless instructor. As the pressure intensifies, his ambition pushes him toward increasingly costly choices and tests what he is willing to sacrifice for success.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like intense stories about ambition, music, and the cost of striving for greatness; not for you if you want an uplifting mood or a gentle mentor-student relationship.

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