Interesting but not gripping

Rating: 7/10 (21 January 2016)

Good attempt at portraying the man behind Apple. The movie doesn't provide a time-line of Jobs at Apple, it instead offers an examination of his personality through his interactions with people that played an important part in his life, such as Steve Wozniak and his daughter who he initially refused to acknowledge. It definitely isn't a hagiography, and i understand that a lot of people may not like that fact, nevertheless it provides an insightful view at his controversial personality. The script is typical Sorkin, intelligent and staccato-paced and the acting is also very good. Fassbender and Winslet are standouts as expected and their Oscar nominations are well-deserved. Nevertheless i found that this movie failed to convey the emotional impact that Jobs' personality and tumultuous relationships deserved. The result is that the movie eventually fizzles instead of soaring.