Biographical drama starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet. Director Danny Boyle's film focuses on three key events in the Apple co-founder's life. Starting with the launch of the Mac in 1984, each event is met with single-minded determination and self-belief that has consequences for his personal life.
Not your typical biopic, Danny Boyle's film hones in on three events in the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, specifically the launches of the Mac in 1984, the NeXT Cube in 1988 and the iMac in 1998. Each act takes place backstage, unfolding in real time, as Jobs (Michael Fassbender) prepares to present the products to an audience. Fassbender offers a compelling performance, depicting Jobs as a demanding, single-minded perfectionist. He's well served by Aaron Sorkin's rapid-fire dialogue, which is filled with witty lines and snappy put-downs. Admittedly, there are times when the story feels somewhat contrived, given that Jobs is confronted by the same five people before every presentation. Crucially, though, this is a minor complaint in a thoroughly enjoyable film.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Steve Jobs | Michael Fassbender |
| Joanna Hoffman | Kate Winslet |
| Steve Wozniak | Seth Rogen |
| John Sculley | Jeff Daniels |
| Andy Hertzfeld | Michael Stuhlbarg |
| Chrisann Brennan | Katherine Waterston |
| Andrea Cunningham | Sarah Snook |
| Avie Tevanian | Adam Shapiro |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Danny Boyle |
