Steve Jobs (2015 film)

Steve Jobs (2015 film). The film is a biographical drama directed by Danny Boyle and written by Aaron Sorkin, based on the life of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc.. The movie stars Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs, Kate Winslet as Joanna Hoffman, Seth Rogen as Steve Wozniak, and Jeff Daniels as John Sculley. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and was released in the United States by Universal Pictures.

Plot

The film takes place behind the scenes of three major product launches by Apple Inc., including the Macintosh 128k in 1984, the NeXT Computer in 1988, and the iMac in 1998. The story revolves around Steve Jobs and his relationships with people like Steve Wozniak, John Sculley, and Joanna Hoffman, who was a marketing executive at Apple Inc. and later at NeXT. The film also explores Steve Jobs's personal life, including his relationship with his daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs and her mother Chrisann Brennan. The movie features appearances by other notable figures, including Andy Hertzfeld, Jean-Louis Gassée, and Larry Ellison.

Production

The film was produced by Guerrilla Films, Cloud Eight Films, Decibel Films, TSG Entertainment, and Universal Pictures. The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin, based on the biography Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. The film was directed by Danny Boyle, who is known for his work on films like Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours. The cinematography was handled by Alwin H. Küchler, who has worked on films like Sunshine and Divergent. The music was composed by Daniel Pemberton, who has scored music for films like The Counselor and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including Michael Fassbender as Steve Jobs, Kate Winslet as Joanna Hoffman, Seth Rogen as Steve Wozniak, and Jeff Daniels as John Sculley. The cast also includes Katherine Waterston as Chrisann Brennan, Michael Stuhlbarg as Andy Hertzfeld, and Perla Haney-Jardine as Lisa Brennan-Jobs. The film features appearances by other notable actors, including Ripley Sobo, Makenzie Moss, and Sarah Snook.

Release

The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 5, 2015, and was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on October 9, 2015. The film was released in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2015, and in Australia on November 26, 2015. The film was also screened at the New York Film Festival and the London Film Festival. The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment on February 16, 2016.

Reception

The film received widespread critical acclaim, with praise for the performances of the cast, particularly Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet. The film holds a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 86%, based on 321 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The film also holds a Metacritic score of 82, based on 45 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $34 million at the box office. The film received several awards and nominations, including two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress.

Accolades

The film received several awards and nominations, including two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress. The film also received several Golden Globe Award nominations, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama and Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture. The film won several awards, including the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor. The film was also nominated for several BAFTA Award nominations, including Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress. The film was recognized by several organizations, including the American Film Institute, the National Society of Film Critics, and the New York Film Critics Circle. Category:2015 films