GO SEE THIS MOVIE - if you're about to start writing a play.

Rating: 5/10 (12 October 2015)

25 minutes into the movie we hadn't moved out of the first location. I realized then that either this movie was going to be REALLY long or there was going to be some clever dramatic device to move the story forward. Well, yes there was a dramatic device, but clever? In a play yes, in a movie, hell no. The structural device is basically that all of the ultra important pivotal moments in Steve Jobs' life happen right before the launch of a new product. I gave a free pass the first time this happened, a quizzical maybe on the second and a "come on, this is ridiculous." on the third. If this device had been used in the play version of this film I would have been impressed since play stages are very limiting. But for a Hollywood movie with major stars it felt constricting, forced and ultimately unbelievable. Too bad. The performances (except Jeff Daniels' who for me always seems like he's acting) were great, especially Seth Rogen who I usually can't stand. Maybe he should stop trying to be funny and focus on more serious roles. I can't recommend this movie, except perhaps to aspiring playwrights.