During the first fifty minutes of this movie, you will be subjected to so much ridiculous garbage it'll make your head spin. Unfortunately, the lead role is played by a very unconvincing and bland young actor with not much talent. It's very difficult to enjoy a movie when the lead is such an idiot and loser. He's a goofy looking schlep who somehow gets this gorgeous young girl to go out with him, then he dumps all over her to pursue his career (which he doesn't even have yet). The relationship with his family is typical Hollywood over dramatized nonsense. Plot contrivances rule the day here, and they're done so poorly and obviously that I just didn't care either way. Which brings us to the biggest flaw of all is this movie, the casting of the band director. His over the top and completely unrealistic portrayal of a driven man pushing his students is absurdly stupid. Constant swearing. I don't mind swearing, but this was just unnecessary. Then he contradicts his character by giving in to the bratty kid, who is clearly in no condition to play even though he ran to the hall after being t boned by a truck. Gimme a break. Eye rolling doo doo just continues unabated. The only person in the movie worth watching was the young and vivacious Melissa Benoist, who later found fame with Supergirl. Nothing rings true here, and not any character is remotely convincing in their role. Pure shite for those who don't understand music or movies. The uninformed who will lap up any drivel thrown their way will adore this slop. There's some good music here, even though it's clear that the people on screen aren't playing it at all. Not even close, actually.
Review of Whiplash
