Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Acting
Simmons is terrifying; Teller actually learned to drum.
Editing
Cut to the rhythm of a heart attack.
Sound
Every rimshot is a threat.
Director
Damien Chazelle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chazelle based Fletcher on his own terrifying jazz conductor, and shot the blood-on-drum scene in 19 takes with real sweat and blood from Teller's blisters.
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