Whiplash's cast consists of some fantastic actors, both those who have gone on to bigger things and those who used to be - or still are - household names. By the time of Whiplash's climactic ending, each cast member chosen for the film proves why they were picked for the project, and why it is one of the more acclaimed movies of the 2010s regarding its acting abilities. While Whiplash is not based on a true story that sports real-life characters or locations, it was inspired by writer-director Damien Chazelle's time as a music student.

The film's story is about an aspiring drummer being pushed to his limits to be the best musician he can be by an abusive, threatening, demanding teacher. Eventually, Whiplash culminates in one of the best movie endings of all time, led by two outstanding central performances. This ending is a large factor...