Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.
Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Seth Rogen, Katherine
Waterston, Kate Winslet, Jeff Daniels
Release Date: Oct
09, 2015
Rated R for Language
Runtime: 2 hr. 1 min.
Genres: Drama
Review:
Danny Boyle’s electric biopic of Apple’s cofounder and
CEO crackles at a steady pace throughout.
Aaron Sorkin’s script is excellent as expected with Michael Fassbender
and Kate Winslet excelling at the requisite walk and talk throughout the film. Boyle’s direction and his filming techniques,
he uses 3 different film stocks for each section, keeps the dialogue heavy film
moving at an impressive pace. It rarely
lags, an impressive feat for a 2 hour film that doesn’t have much going on
outside of a series of conversations.
Fassbender disappears into his role especially as the film moves into
the final act. He’s magnetic for the
entire run time. Kate Winslet delivers
equally impressive work in a supporting role with Jeff Daniels and Seth Rogen
making the most of their limited screen time.
Daniels and Rogen both get excellent exchanges with Fassbender that you
just have to sit back and appreciate the level of talent on display. Steve Jobs is sure to litter the awards
docket with Fassbender leading the charge with a best actor nomination.
A
