Whiplash

It's interesting to watch this short film/proof-of-concept version of Whiplash after becoming very familiar with the more well-known feature film version. Almost all the dialogue and shots here find their way into one segment of 2014's Whiplash: Andrew Neiman's first experience playing in a band overseen by the fearsome Fletcher. Fletcher's the same as he ever was - J. K. Simmons appears in both versions, and he brings the same intensity and even delivery to all his lines - and there are a couple of recognizable supporting cast members... though Andrew's not played by Miles Teller here.

Besides Simmons, the short film is inferior - it doesn't look quite as good, its editing is slightly less impactful, and even the music noticeably doesn't sound as big or impressive. Still, it is a short film, and I feel like it's worth being a little easier on most of the shortcomings as a result. It's a very good short film that was made into an essentially perfect feature film, and though it's not really worth watching, now that the feature exists, I feel comfortable in saying that it remains good for what it is.

If you are curious if you should watch this before or after watching the feature length version: Either works.

This is (almost) a scene taken straight from the movie, and it's a compliment to the movie that it works so well by itself. This scene was one of my favorites in the movie (though there were many other good ones), and it works great as an introduction to the culture that Andrew (the main character) is getting into. It is also an introduction to Fletcher, the character played by Simmons - and by seeing this all alone you miss the build up that you find in the feature film. But the reverence the students have for him is still obvious from the get go.

I will start by saying two things 1. I have never seen a chazelle film 2. I do not play any instrument

But I loved this I can tell Damien is a master class director. The intensity he brings to this is outstanding. And J. K. Simons is crazy in this. And now I want to watch the movie. But for the Parts were the band is playing in unison you feel like you're there. It brings you in and doesn't let go until the very end. And I now want to watch his whole filmography. And want to start playing an instrument for some reason. But if you have not seen this masterpiece go see it right now. I could talk four hours about this and it's only 18 minutes long.

A teacher who is very ecigeant and maybe the nostalgy of a student who have huge opportunity and the pressure about that. I enjoyed the editing too and find it very pleasant to watch. An interesting short that will make you maybe want to watch the full movie. The teacher is clearly the main focus here with his behavior and the way he teach. Very good short. With some emotions and some ctritics.

This is a great short for the same reason Whiplash (2014) is one of the most intense films I've ever seen.

J. K. Father F - ing Simmons.