'Steve Jobs' Parallels 'The Social Network'

Rating: 6/10 (20 February 2016)

I love Sorkin as a writer, but after screening 'Steve Jobs' last night, I realized what I hate about his lead characters in both 'Jobs' and in 'The Social Network': they're emotionally-stunted fanatics who talk and process more like a robot than an actual human. While I'm sure both Jobs and Zuckerberg share some similarities - being driven to succeed and wanting to see their vision through - you end up not liking the subject throughout the film. By the time Jobs warms up in the last five or six minutes, it's too little too late. I spent most of the film thinking, "this guy's a jerk - why would I find this entertaining?" There's nothing to root for.
Aside from an unlikable lead character, I did think Fassbender and Winslet played their roles very well. I had forgotten Seth Rogen was playing Woz, and thought he did well enough in comedic relief. Overall, I give it a C+.