Whiplash
2014 · 107 min · Director: Damien Chazelle
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Nineteen year old Andrew Niemann wants to be the greatest jazz drummer in the world, in a league with Buddy Rich. This goal is despite not coming from a pedigree of greatest, musical or otherwise, with Jim, his high school teacher father, being a failed writer. Andrew is starting his first year at Shaffer Conservatory of Music, the best music school in the United States. At Shaffer, being the best means being accepted to study under Terence Fletcher and being asked to play in his studio band, which represents the school at jazz competitions. Based on their less than positive first meeting, Andrew is surprised that Fletcher asks him to join the band, albeit in the alternate drummer position which he is more than happy to do initially. Andrew quickly learns that Fletcher operates on fear and intimidation, never settling for what he considers less than the best each and every time. Being the best in Fletcher's mind does not only entail playing well, but knowing that you're playing well and if not what you're doing wrong. His modus operandi creates an atmosphere of fear and of every man or woman for him/herself within the band. Regardless, Andrew works hard to be the best. He has to figure out his life priorities and what he is willing to sacrifice to be the best. The other question becomes how much emotional abuse he will endure by Fletcher to reach that greatness, which he may believe he can only achieve with the avenues opened up by Fletcher.
Emotional fingerprint
Whiplash (2014) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 32%, Anxiety 25%, Anger 18%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Tension32%
- Anxiety25%
- Anger18%
- Excitement15%
- Inspiration10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anxiety, Anger. Genres: Drama, Music. AI estimate.
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Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Anger. Its IMDb rating of 8.5/10 suggests a strong audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Sympathy
- Disturbing
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sympathy | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 40 % | 38 % | 27 % | 13 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Sympathy | 36 % | 32 % | 26 % | 13 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 39 % | 26 % | 20 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Tension | 54 % | 51 % | 32 % | 33 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Tension | 65 % | 61 % | 49 % | 49 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Disturbing | 70 % | 65 % | 56 % | 59 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Tension | 63 % | 59 % | 43 % | 45 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Tension | 59 % | 57 % | 33 % | 30 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Tension | 59 % | 57 % | 35 % | 25 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 64 % | 60 % | 45 % | 34 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Tension | 73 % | 69 % | 53 % | 53 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Tension | 76 % | 75 % | 53 % | 54 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Tension | 78 % | 74 % | 56 % | 48 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Sadness | 69 % | 59 % | 51 % | 43 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 41 % | 35 % | 31 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Sadness | 57 % | 48 % | 36 % | 33 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Tension | 74 % | 70 % | 46 % | 46 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Tension | 78 % | 78 % | 45 % | 53 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Carl
Aunt Emma
Dustin
Travis
Assistant - Sophie
Metz
Pianist (Studio Band)
Saxophonist #2 (Studio Band)
Trumpeter #1 (Studio Band)
Trumpeter #2 (Studio Band)
Saxophonist (Studio Band)
Details
- Directed by
- Damien Chazelle
- Written by
- Damien Chazelle
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2014
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
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