Whiplash - Whatever it Takes
I must admit, I was surprised with where I ended up on this film. Of everything I’ve analyzed thus far, there’s been a resolution to the tragic circumstances and conflicts posed by the story. I love Whiplash, because it’s honest, it’s real, it’s undeniably well shot, and acted, but it’s conclusion is optimistically ambiguous, pessimistically disturbing, and naively inspiring. That is why I love talking about it with everyone, but it’s also why I have a hard time taking away anything from this film beyond lessons of what not to do.
One of the things I’m going to have to accept going forward, is that analysis isn’t always going to make me feel better about challenging subject matter, because it’s not the prerogative of artistic media to resolve it’s themes with the story. It’s only duty, is to take those themes to “the end of the line”, and Whiplash certainly does that.
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I think this only has 500 views because it makes people ask very uncomfortable questions about them self and the expectations they have for their life. Underrated doesn’t even begin to describe.
This film is a transcendent experience. Nearly flawless in so many of its facets. Painful to watch, yet beyond compelling so that you cannot tear your eyes away from the events on screen.
This has got to be one of the most inspiring video essays I have ever saw in my entire life, thank you for making this video man!
all you said can be summarized as: "no pain, no gain, but don't get yourself injured".
“I think you have to believe in yourself enough to keep trying after you fail.
I've ran through at least four different video essays on Whiplash, and this is a gem, mate.
this was probably one of the most if not THE most spot on analysis i’ve seen of this film. raw and true
This is by far the deepest explanation of whiplash. You gave justice to this masterpiece -- great work.
This is so well edited! I knew the car crash was coming, but the way you mixed in Fletcher’s dialogue made it genuinely shocking. Definitely should have more views, and so I’m gonna sub!
This is a fantastic, extremely underrated commentary. A great message to take from this incredible film. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
During the dinner table scene, a line from Hamilton's musical played in my mind "what is a legacy?Its planting seeds in a garden you'll never get to see"
why was your channel not up there yet? great collection of video essay man! love it. also make more of THPS and DMC :P
Incredible! I watch film analysis regularly, and this is one of the best I've ever seen of any film. Easily in my top 5 film analyses ever, even though I don't really agree with a few of the points presented. But perhaps
Fletcher's obsession with Charlie Parker is also flawed imo, like he takes this one incident that could've either led to injury or more likely someone giving up and spins it into the formula for success. And as you point out, it's not like Parker led a great life afterwards either.
Back when I was in 10th grade, I was in the wrestling class. I was only approximately 120 Ibs at the time and underweight. One day early in the season, my collarbone and ribcage became misaligned. My arms horizontal movement became restricted due to the pain. I asked everyone; my coach, my teachers, my parents to help me see a Chiropractor. No one took me seriously. Because of this injury which I was forced to wrestle with or fail the class, I never won a single match. I felt absolutely devastated.
Im currently studying to win state at an academic competition for my second year in a row, and this was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you
This is so good man. I love how you put this.
why this god video ain't popular?? Omg.
this was a beautiful video essay
Amazing video man. Keep at it!