Whiplash vs La La Land

"Neither" should be an option.

Both are great, but La-La Land gets my vote, since I enjoyed it more overall.

Though I still really like Whiplash, a recent rewatch made it seem a lot more shallow than I remember.  I suppose that tunnel vision makes sense in the context of the narrative, but it does shortchange the film a bit.  La La Land is a lot more open in its thematic exploration, and it's better for doing so.  Plus, I think La La Land is easily the better crafted film.

I think as a whole, Whiplash is a stronger and more confident piece of filmmaking. It might be a tad over-the-top in its portrayal of Fletcher, but it works perfectly if seen through Neiman's eyes, and Teller and Simmons are an incredible double-act (and I consider the latter co-lead). This is not to disparage La La Land, which is a gorgeous throwback to classic musical movie-making. Both films are masterfully rendered by Chazelle, who is perhaps the most searing directorial wunderkind since PTA hit the scene in '97.

I'm surprised how close the two are. I figured LLL would be winning with a great margin.

Whiplash, for me. Left more of an impact, loved the ending, and it just felt more substantial (message-wise).

I voted for Whiplash. It simply slapped me in the face, halfway through I fell madly in love with it. And to think, I waited about ten months after its release to see it!

Whiplash is so one-dimensional and insignificant in comparison

La La Land by miles.

Easily La La Land. At least it's worthy of its BP nomination.