A movies about a student and teacher relationship that is completely one-sided.

This movie is completely uneventful and unrealistic. Nothing actually happens in this movie other than yelling and redundant practicing. We are given no background on why this is so important or what prestige this kid is ultimately following by taking abuse by this music teacher. To think that a music teacher would ever lay hands on a student in this day in age is ridiculous. If it set the context and setting, I may believe it. Other than that, big deal.

Why this movie has such a high rating is beyond me. This movie has motivated me to create a membership so that I can try and turn down the high rate it currently holds. Thank you Whiplash.