Nevermind that Steve Jobs isn't really a bio-pic, or that Michael Fassbender doesn't resemble the man in question. The film is captivating and sensational nonetheless, with a script by Aaron Sorkin that is one of the finest screenplays I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. It is so brilliant and brimming with energy, one could simply listen to it in audio form, without any picture, and still be utterly enthralled. When people speak about the power of language, and the ability of the written word to excite and entertain, this is what they mean. Some may find fault with the film's decision to offer up an interpretive 3 act play in lieu of a more structured narrative, but I for one welcomed it. I mean, after Ashton Kutcher's Jobs, and a stand alone documentary, do we really need another straight laced A-Z retelling of Job's life? I much prefer Sorkin and director Danny Boyle's approach of letting the script and the actors tell much of the backstory through subtle nuance. Sorry people, you might actually have to use your brains on this one. Despite a lack of resemblance, Fassbender is simply superb, as is Jeff Daniels as John Sculley. Kate Winslet as Job's long suffering Polish assistant Joanna Hoffman, and Seth Rogen as Steve Wozniak, represent the moral center of the film and are both terrific as well. Rogen in particular, is a genuine surprise, conveying loyalty and disappointment with his old partner in equal measure. His best film work to date. A fascinating picture from start to finish, powered by expertise on all sides, including one of the most gifted writers of all time, clearly at the very top of his game.
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