Jobs

 

Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney(Mike),Josh Gad(Steve),Lukas Haas(Daniel), Matthew Modine(John Sculley),J.K. Simmons(Arthur)
Director: Joshua Michael Stern
Genre: Biopic

Watch it for Ashton Kutcher; and if you are not aware about the history behind Steve Jobs and Apple. Only if the these two criterias are fulfilled, this is a good watch :)

PS: Dont compare this one with that of 'Social Network' on Mark Zuckerberg

Pluses:

• Needless to say, this movie belongs to Ashton Kutcher. This being the first time i am so overwhelmed by what this guy is capable of. He clearly lived in the bones of the character throughout while the movie lasts. Unmatchable aura. Ashton, you have got another fan added :)
• Casting of the movie is worth an applause. Such close resembling faces with scruplously done make up. Every character feels life like!!
• Josh Gad and Lukas Haas were real good support. As much as dear friends should be and could be, without getting nastier
• Dermot Mulroney has a shade of gray, but a man of business completely, some luck favoring on his side and sometime not
• Matthew Modine and J.K. Simmons are the corporate bad men in here. You cant call them villains yeah!! :D
• I absolutely loved the direction by Joshua Michael Stern. It gives you instances to breathe and to feel the surroundings. Alas! the story is too big to wrap up in two hours

Lukewarm:

Yes the projection is a lot documentory. May not appeal everyone

Minuses:

The movie could have been a lot better presented. Blame it on the script considered to be showcased or on the editing. It is very difficult to not expect another 'Social Network'. But on a much practical point of view, story of the making of Facebook was much easier, given the time frame that had to be covered on the life of Mr. Mark Zuckerberg in a span of 2 hours. While the later story spans over a lifetime almost, and almost impossible to cover in 2 hours meticulously. Hence, there were a lot of things missing, or not very well depicted, or simply cut short.It just doesnt feel complete. Probably they could have considered releasing this one in parts :)

Epilogue: Every human struggle and struggle through their lifetime. Anytime you watch any biopic on a success story, and you realize the world is not hunky dory, not even close. No one is never such a good decision maker nor a perfect human. Every individual have their own demons and an angel; and everyone makes mistakes. He earns a lot of praises and also earns equal or more number of curses to himself. Harsh enough but things dont entirely happen to you luck struck. One should realize his own stands, his own measures before taking the next step under any forsaken impulse. We saw Apple Inc rising and falling multiple times, and the journey continues even after the legend Steve Jobs....

My rating: 3/5