Another training academy movie about a young aspiring jazz drummer Andrew (Miles Teller) who is a student at the "Jacobs Conservatory". He runs up against the leader Terrence (J.K. Simmons). Terrence is a demanding teacher and he pushed Andrew to the limit, using a mix of sweet and spice with the occasional throwing of things at him.
It's easy to identify with Andrew's quest for improvement and Terrence's high standards. Of course the movie must revolve around this particular relationship. We get no feedback as to what the other students in the jazz band think, or their experience. Strangely there are no women of distinction in the band (I remember one, but a non-speaking part)
Andrew is kind of a screw-up anyway. He's got talent but the drive is only there intermittently. No big message here. Enjoy the music and the somewhat predictable end.
* * * of 5
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