Another Sorkin Instant Classic

Rating: 10/10 (25 October 2015)

You know you have just watched something special when you sit through the credits and don't want to leave when the lights go up. Steve Jobs is something special.
Steve Jobs stars Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Jeff Daniels and Seth Rogan. It is directed by Danny Boyle and written by Aaron Sorkin. Despite barring few resemblances to the actual man, Fassbender is award-worthy in his portrayal of Steve Jobs. Equally as impressive are Winslet and Rogan, who are perfect in their roles. Jeff Daniels absolutely steals the scenes he is in, crushing every line out of the park.
On a technical level, Steve Jobs is, quite frankly, perfect. Boyle maximizes the use of different mm and digital filmmaking, capturing the time they were in. The way certain scenes flow and flashbacks are smoothly inserted is masterful to watch. The man we have been counting down to, Aaron Sorkin, does not at all disappoint. Like The Social Network and Moneyball, Steve Jobs has the fast paced, engaging dialogue you would expect. But what is different about Steve Jobs is the emotional punch that it packs. Once again, Sorkin takes a character, makes him utterly dislikable and gets us to care about him on some level. The ending is truly beautiful and leaves you in awe.
What makes this film so special is that it is a mirror image of its real life subject. At times it is over the top, brash, aggravating, but undeniably genius and captivating. These were the characteristics of Steve Jobs the person, and this is perfectly translated into the film. I was engrossed for the entire running time, and wanted another hour or two when it ended.
Overall, Steve Jobs showcases some of its A-list cast's best work, while playing beautifully into its subjects personality. Boyle and Sorkin compliment each other to a perfect degree, and Steve Jobs might just be my favorite film this year. I hate perfect scores, but I'm not even hesitating with this one. I can't wait to watch this film again and again.