Jobs

Uma agradável surpresa depois das reações frias do estrangeiro. Não se ocupa da vida privada de Jobs, mas do seu papel na criação da Apple e na primeira fase da existência da empresa. Mergulha na sua vida privada apenas perifericamente, para um rápido esboço do seu carácter ao abordar acontecimentos inesperados da vida (que ele não resolveu exatamente de forma exemplar). O alfa e ómega da narrativa é a sua abordagem aos acontecimentos profissionais: paixão pela causa, crença incondicional na visão. Isso, juntamente com os pensamentos verdadeiros que ele continuamente exprime, faz deste um filme inspirador e enérgico que consegue excitar e *dar energia*. Mais, portanto, dar vida ao «como realmente foi», algo em que se encontrarão com entusiasmo todos os jovens dos start-ups de garagem ambiciosos, para os quais esperam os conflitos semelhantes com investidores em busca de lucro imediato que não entendem a criatividade. Um pequeno filme agradável e valioso ao nível de Hitchcock «televisivo», mas, claro, abaixo da escrita de argumento e do refinamento da direção de A Rede Social. Ashton Kutcher bom. Quarta estrela puramente subjetiva — compreendi todas as suas decisões, desejos, movimentos, e até a mesa de vidro do seu escritório era semelhante :-) (15/08/2013)

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. (17/11/2013)

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. (09/12/2013)

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 (25/09/2013)