The Cast

Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons seem to be the perfect opposite for each other. Miles teller being a genuinely young actor just starting to make his name in the industry plays a role in this movie not like his others. Such as his performances in 21 & Over, and That Awkward Moment you see a different more serious side of him here. You see a portrayal of passion for jazz drumming from Andre in such a way you can’t even tell it is acting. The rich dialogue used through out the movie brings a feel of determination and heart. For example, in a scene where Andrew is at dinner with his Dad, played by Paul Riser, he is arguing with him about his future.

Jim: Dying broke and drunk and full of heroin at the age of 34 is not exactly my idea of success.

Andrew: I'd rather die drunk, broke at 34 and have people at a dinner table talk about me than live to be rich and sober at 90 and nobody remembered who I was.

Uncle Frank: Ah, but your friends will remember you, that's the point.

Andrew: None of us were friends with Charlie Parker. *That's* the point.

Chazelle relates this to us as people in the sense that we all want to leave this world and either make a significant impact or be remembered