Whump Recommendation: Whiplash (2014)

Whump Recommendation: Whiplash (2014)

whumpee: Andrew Neiman (played by Miles Teller)

My thoughts: Whiplash is an INSANE movie. I was deeply intrigued by the fast-paced plot, dark New York City ambience, and dynamic between the film’s two main characters: a college student inspired to be the next big jazz drummer and his verbally abusive professor (played by JK Simmons). The movie was very enjoyable and had my jaw on the floor throughout the majority of it, so the unexpected whump cemented it as one of my favorites :)

Whump includes:

Manipulation and deeply personal verbal abuse, resulting in crying numerous times, and one instance of being ridiculed for crying

Slapped repeatedly by abuser

Constantly bandaged hands and fingers

Bleeding through bandages

Continuing to aggravate wounds while visibly in pain (this is a pretty major plot point)

Overexertion

Bleeding from head and face

Using hands with broken and bloodied fingers

Betrayal, frustration, and other emotional whump throughout

My favorite whump scene:

MAJOR SPOILERS (as this is the climax and turning point of the whole movie. I did my best to vaguely include the injuries in the whump list)

Whumpee is rushing to drive to a competition and gets t-boned by a truck, resulting in a bleeding head and face and injured hands, which were already wounded before the accident. He manages to get to the competition on time, enters the stage covered in blood, and plays the drums while in visible agony, dropping his sticks multiple times due to what is later implied to be broken fingers (seen in splints).

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Whump Recommendation: Brick (2006)

whumpee: Brendan Frye (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt)

My thoughts: Brick is an incredible film noir following a teenage loner trying to solve the murder of his ex-girlfriend. The dark comedy, beautiful cinematography, complex rapid-fire dialogue, general edginess, and well-rounded classic archetypes all make for a very intriguing and unique story. Though not for everyone, Brick’s unraveling plot and moody tone will remain in your head for days.

Whump includes:

NUMEROUS beatings and fights, bloodied face for the majority of the movie (pictured)

Knocked unconscious several times

Sleep deprivation

A worsening sickness due to whumpee’s mental state, sleep deprivation, concussion, and swallowing blood from beatings. His coughing gets worse over the course of the movie and causes him to collapse or pass out several times

Knifed in arm

Emotional whump, crying, betrayal

My favorite whump scene: whumpee is trying to recover in bed from his sickness, injuries, and sleep deprivation when someone disturbs him. She comforts him despite his stubbornness, and he eventually breaks down, allows himself to be vulnerable for the first time, and cries in her arms.

Whump Recommendation: Point Break (1991)

whumpee: Agent Johnny Utah (played by Keanu Reeves)

My thoughts: This movie is one of the most adrenaline fueled, crazy, far-fetched, quintessential American action movies I’ve ever seen. Featuring California surfers, undercover agents, bank robbery, and my personal favorite, young Keanu Reeves, Point Break is too fun to not be enjoyable. Even with all the thrills and general absurdity, the movie still manages to be very sensitive and smart with the underlying message that one must let go of all rules and conventions to really feel alive, but be prepared to face the consequences of going too far.

Whump includes:

Multiple fistfights, strangulation, and a bruised and bloodied face

An old knee injury that gets re-injured during a rough foot chase (gifset) and frequently prevents whumpee from catching the antagonist, visible limping, wincing, and screaming in pain/frustration

A gunshot to a bulletproof vest and gasping in pain

Being knocked unconscious and bleeding from the head

Attempted drowning

Mild emotional whump throughout

My favorite whump scene: whumpee and his love interest have an argument and she runs off. Whumpee attempts to get out of bed and chase after her, but he cries out in pain when trying to put weight on his injured knee and falls to the ground, where he calls after her while writhing in pain

The John Wick movies just scratch an itch in the whump part of my brain. This guy takes beating after beating and keeps getting shit done. If you like movies with:

- constant whump, including bullet wounds, knife wounds, bruises, bloodied face and knuckles, broken ribs, etc

- the “patching up own injuries” trope

- the “fighting while injured” trope

- nonstop action

- a decent amount of humor

- a very likable, stoic (but soft on the inside) whumpee who is mostly just Sick Of It

- an ugly-sexy guy in a suit

definitely check them out. Really cool movies aside from the whump too I’m so mad I put off watching them for so long