Release Date: 10th Anniversary 4K re-release Director: Damien Chazelle Producer: David Lancaster, Helen Estabrook, Jason Blum, Michel Litvak Studio: Mongrel Media Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Nate Lang, Damon Gupton, Suanne Spoke, Charlie Ian Genre: Drama Running Time: 106 minutes
Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:19:44 AM | (Age Not Specified)
The music was worth the film. The motivations of the characters were
never explored except the main character who just wanted to be the
best. It was sort of a replay of Full Metal Jacket with the psychotic
sergeant being the music instructor Both parts were unrealistic in that any person that carried their ruthless obsessions to that extent would be sent to the looney bin by their employer. There are internal balancing mechanisms in society which makes that level of intensity only a horror fantasy. Not realistic. And yes I have been in both intense military training and college level music school.... neither were accurately represented here in my opinion..
Friday, September 6, 2024 4:59:06 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Exemplary view of what it takes to excel in ones' field of interest. Both JK and Miles are FABULOUS in this movie... the bar scene where JK lays down the demise of jazz music is spot on. The commitment to be the best you can be is on display.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:37:24 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Terrific, I had a long drive from one corner of the city to the opposite side just to see this film in limited release, but would do it again in a heartbeat for such a rewarding experience.
