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I finally watched "Steve Jobs" (the 2015 one with Michael Fassbender), and it’s not your typical cradle-to-grave biopic. The film zeroes in on three pivotal product launches, letting us eavesdrop backstage on the chaos, ego clashes, and personal stakes that swirl around Jobs at each phase of his career. It feels more like a stage play, with Aaron Sorkin’s sharp, kinetic dialogue bouncing between characters in confined spaces.
The standout for me is how Fassbender plays Jobs—not as a saint or cartoon villain, but as a fiercely intelligent, deeply flawed guy whose genius can’t quite excuse his lack of empathy. Kate Winslet nails her role as Joanna Hoffman, his right hand and often the only person able to confront him honestly. Seth Rogen as Wozniak is surprisingly grounded too, bringing some heart to the mix.
Sometimes, though, I wished the film slowed down. It’s so dense with words and ideas that it almost forgets to breathe, which can alienate you if you’re not in the mood for a verbal onslaught. If you’re hoping for a detailed history lesson or an all-encompassing life story, you won’t get that here. It’s intimate and selective instead, focusing on emotional arcs over factual completeness.
Cinematography-wise, Danny Boyle does this cool trick where each act has a slightly different visual texture to match the era—grainier for the '80s, glossier as time moves on. The editing and tight, almost claustrophobic camera work make you feel the tension piling up before each big tech reveal. It might frustrate some who want more sweeping Apple-in-garages nostalgia, but I found the focus pretty refreshing.
You would enjoy this if you like character-driven stories, fast dialogue, and movies that don’t mind showing their protagonist’s warts. It’s especially for fans of Sorkin’s writing or those curious about the messy human side behind visionary innovation.
