Jobs
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Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
It's getting panned by critics.
Stephen Mick
Totally Usable
refocusedmedia
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It looks terrible, not to mention about as inaccurate as it can be. And the near-mythical romanticizing of Jobs as some sort of tech deity is gag-inducing, at best.
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Is there some link to all the inaccuracies?
I know there are some I've read about -- mostly related to the interaction between Jobs and Wozniak, but nothing I've read so far indicates it is as inaccurate as it can be. (not sure what that means).
refocusedmedia
Veteran
It's mainly hyperbolic emphasis.
As for the inaccuracies, here is a decent summary article on some of the back and forth about it. http://blogs.computerworld.com/mac-os-x/22659/jobs-ashton-kutcher-hits-back-woz
Also, here are Woz's comments after seeing the finished film: http://gizmodo.com/jobs-reviewed-by-steve-wozniak-1153771108
As for the inaccuracies, here is a decent summary article on some of the back and forth about it. http://blogs.computerworld.com/mac-os-x/22659/jobs-ashton-kutcher-hits-back-woz
Also, here are Woz's comments after seeing the finished film: http://gizmodo.com/jobs-reviewed-by-steve-wozniak-1153771108
Saw the gizmodo exchange.
Thanks for the other link.
In reading these exchanges, it seems there are two polar sides, and the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.
I grew up on Silicon Valley at the time much of this was occurring, and most of these events were less than five miles from where I lived in Cupertino.
Back then it was strawberry fields, apricot and plum orchards, and truck farms.
We used to play in the fields that now are the Cupertino campus.
Great era to grow up in.
Thanks for the other link.
In reading these exchanges, it seems there are two polar sides, and the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.
I grew up on Silicon Valley at the time much of this was occurring, and most of these events were less than five miles from where I lived in Cupertino.
Back then it was strawberry fields, apricot and plum orchards, and truck farms.
We used to play in the fields that now are the Cupertino campus.
Great era to grow up in.
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FrameFarmMedia
Veteran
I haven't seen it but being factual or not doesn't bother me as long as its well written with interesting dialogue and characters. The Social Network was mostly a fabricated story and it was great. If it was a documentry I would be upset about the factual nature.
I have to admit, I've never really understood that. If something purports to be showing you factual events, I'd like to think they're factual.
Otherwise, change all the names and do a "story." But if you're presenting real people and real events, and you deviate, knowingly, far from the truth, what's the point?
Otherwise, change all the names and do a "story." But if you're presenting real people and real events, and you deviate, knowingly, far from the truth, what's the point?
refocusedmedia
Veteran
TSN was about as accurate as it could be given the lack of cooperation from the people involved. However, the majority of the story's content and even dialogue was taken from sworn legal testimony and actual blog posts that had been archived. A far cry from this film, to be certain.
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
At least it's doing better with critics than "Paranoia."
That is a low bar.
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
While I wholeheartedly agree with you, if that was the case, Hollywood would never be able to make ANY historical film.
There's a difference between making necessary compromises and knowingly departing from fact because you think it's a better "story." I don't think it actually serves anyone if you do.
The point is entertainment. Whats' the point in making a boring movie? I can read a Jobs biography or something if I want the "facts", which I don't.
refocusedmedia
Veteran
The Pirates of Silicon Valley is entertaining and is decidedly more accurate. The Vulture review of this film calls it the cinematic equivalent of a slow clap, and I think that seems like a good assessment. http://www.vulture.com/2013/08/movie-review-jobs.html
Yeah, Pirates was entertaining. I think I watched it 5-6 times in its original TNT run.
Who says it has to be "boring" to be accurate? If the real story really is that "boring," why are you bothering to making a movie about it, and why would anyone want to see it?
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
Again I absolutely agree. Hollywood has all too often made compromises, imo.
tmnt
King of Australia
@@@ Possibly maybe slightly SPOILERS. @@@@@@
Saw it with a friend, he quiet liked it I thought it was ok.
There was lots of Ashton speaking very sternly to people, moments I thought were meant to have more impact than they did. Not really sure I liked the timeline covered in the script. If you're worried they painted Jobs through rose colored glasses, don't be.
Didn't quiet hold my attention.
2.5/5
Saw it with a friend, he quiet liked it I thought it was ok.
There was lots of Ashton speaking very sternly to people, moments I thought were meant to have more impact than they did. Not really sure I liked the timeline covered in the script. If you're worried they painted Jobs through rose colored glasses, don't be.
Didn't quiet hold my attention.
2.5/5