Those Who Succeed

Rating: 9/10 (12 June 2015)

This is a brilliant portrayal of the American success story and the drive to win which dominates American culture. I believe Jake is playing an Asperger's everyman. He's the Wall St. trader, founder of Apple, Facebook creator, thief, swindler and blackmailer all in one. He swings his IQ like a weapon concealed beneath this veneer of civility, politeness and concern. He's learned all the facial expressions but feels none of them. He loathes humanity. Look at every inspirational speaker, preacher, CEO, politician, car salesman, banker, insurer, and you'll find this personality. He's bored and brilliant which makes him dangerous. I would venture to say he exemplifies the last three generations of human beings striving in an overpopulated world to be noticed and awarded. Anything goes because life is worthless unless you stand out. If Norman Bates and Einstein had a child, he'd be this character. We are now living in a world filled with individuals like this. Life has never been more perilous.