“WHIPLASH”

At an elite, competitive music school, a drumming student is mentored by a dictator of a teacher who will do almost anything to have his charges achieve their potential. The film is superbly edited film and leaves you surprised and a little stunned. Starring Miles Teller and Paul Reiser. Directed by Damien Chazelle. (Colin Covert, Star Tribune-Minneapolis) Rated R for strong language including some sexual references. At Lefont Sandy Springs and Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 46 minutes.