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Jobs
2013 129 min Switzerland, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.5
Drama, History
Director: Joshua Michael Stern
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Description
The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$16.13M
Worldwide:
$42.1M
Starring
Ashton Kutcher
Actor
Dermot Mulroney
Actor
Josh Gad
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2014
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
The film is generally regarded as a superficial and narratively disjointed biopic that fails to capture the complexity of Steve Jobs' life. While it receives praise for its production design and musical score, it is widely criticized for its shallow character study and inability to match the quality of its thematic predecessors.
| Acting | Ashton Kutcher’s performance is polarizing; some praise his physical mimicry and dedicated portrayal, while others find his acting hollow and lacking in emotional depth. | |
| Production | The production design and aesthetic atmosphere effectively capture the various eras of Apple's history and the film's intended mood. | |
| Score | The musical score by John Debney is frequently highlighted as an effective and strong element of the film's presentation. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being a superficial, Wikipedia-style recount that lacks the narrative tension and psychological insight of superior biopics like The Social Network. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed as disjointed and uneven, with a structure that skips critical historical events and fails to find a satisfying balance between business drama and personal character study. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a competent educational tool for viewers unfamiliar with Jobs' history, though it offers little original insight for those already acquainted with his life. |