Jobs - Gondolkozz másképp

Kellemes meglepetés a tengerentúli hideg reakciók után. A könyv nem Jobs magánéletére, hanem az Apple létrehozásában és a vállalat fennállásának első szakaszában játszott szerepére összpontosít. A magánéletébe csak részben megy bele, hogy gyorsan felvázolja, hogyan viszonyul a váratlan életeseményekhez (amelyeket nem éppen példásan kezelt). Az elbeszélés alfája és ómegája a szakmai eseményekhez való hozzáállása: az ügy iránti szenvedély, a vízióba vetett rendíthetetlen hit. Ez, valamint az általa folyamatosan kifejtett igaz gondolatok teszik ezt a filmet inspirálóvá és energikussá, amely képes izgalomba hozni és *felemelni*. Plusz, hogy elmondja, "hogyan is volt valójában", amiben minden ambiciózus, garázsban kezdő vállalkozó, aki hasonló küzdelmekkel néz szembe a kreativitást nem értő, azonnali profitot hajszoló befektetőkkel, lelkesen magára ismer. Élvezetes és hasznos kisfilm a "tévés" Hitchcock szintjén, de természetesen alacsonyabb szinten áll, mint a jobb forgatókönyvvel és rendezéssel rendelkező Social Network - A közösségi háló film. Ashton Kutcher jó. A negyedik csillag pusztán szubjektív - minden döntését, késztetését, mozdulatát megértettem, és még az irodájában lévő üvegasztal is hasonló volt. (2013.08.15)

The events of the story are engaging and interesting, but unfortunately the film is completely brought to its knees by one major problem: Ashton Kutcher's lacklustre and dull performance; he simply can’t handle drama. I don’t know how Jobs was in real life, but I’m very sure he wasn’t a cold fish with the same set expression and slight smile. What's more, the film doesn't make it so clear what Jobs struggled with most – himself, his almost morbid perfectionism and uncompromising egotism, where he was willing to go over dead bodies – but in Kutcher’s interpretation he looks more like a puppy who occasionally barks and bares its teeth. All those casually thrown situations don’t really explain what Jobs’s greatness was. Better read Walter Isaacson's book, it is infinitely more engaging and dramatic. (2013.11.17)

Jobs was an incredible hard worker and visionary with a strong and inspirational character, regardless of how well the film is managed. In my opinion, it was maybe a bit short and sometimes too humorously presented. I would expect much more compelling plot twists in building the company, more psychology and moral dilemmas in the pursuit of fame that every successful entrepreneur has to overcome and solve, sacrificing something for something. Unfortunately, we don't get that completely here. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the movie, or rather, Ashton Kutcher's portrayal of Steve Jobs entertained me, he really tried hard. In some scenes, I could literally feel his frustration through the screen and most importantly, I understood him. (2013.12.09)

Actors are similar to their prototypes, which I appreciate. Michael Bay coughed up some resemblance in his "Sweat and Blood". However, it's not just about resemblance, but also about how they handled their roles. They took them on with skill and in essence, no one here ruins the whole movie from the characters' perspective. Ashton Kutcher doesn't stand out as much as other stars in the main roles of biographies, but that's good. Even Steve Jobs' life was about other people. Ashton sometimes exaggerates, but that's somehow part of him. Otherwise, he really tried and it shows. If he doesn't play in every garbage that brings him money, maybe he could still show the world that he is a capable actor. I'm quite curious about that. Otherwise, "jOBS" doesn't dazzle, but it's also not the flop I expected. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2013/09/jobs-2013-60.html (2013.09.25)