Jobs

  • U/A (INDIA)
  • 2013


MOVIE IS compelling interesting cinematic revolutionary intelligence.unfortunately
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31 %
27 % Rotten
$ 42 Million
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Positive Reviews 36
Negative reviews 44
Average Rating 2.4/5
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1.5
Steve Jobs lived an extraordinary, complicated life thats too much for any one film to capture. Av Club
2.0
The first biopic to take a stab at it gets points for ambition, but ultimately feels like a made for TV movie mistakenly playing at the multiplex. Av Club
1.5
Unless youre making a multi part biography, its impossible to cover every facet of someones life. Den Of Geek
2.0
I was surprised and frequently compelled by what a starkly honest portrait it is. EW
2.5
But it isnt really fair to lay the primary fault for this geek tragedys rather rote approach at the feet of its leading man. Rogerebert
2.0
The acting is fine, but the movie ends up being more like a really expensive corporate pep rally for Apple employees than a nuanced depiction of a fas .. Common Sense Media
1.5
Justin Lowe | Hollywood Reporter Playing somewhat like a two hour commercial covering the first 20 tumultuous years of Apples development, Joshua Mich .. Indie Wire
3.5
Jobs is a wildly imperfect movie, and never quite overcomes its zealot like love for its subject to present a truly three dimensional character portra .. We Got This Covered
2.0
The film thankfully doesnt offer some pop psychology Rosebud to explain Jobss drive or near sociopathic perfectionism, yet we walk away knowing nothin .. Time Out
0.0
Steered by a lead actor and director, Joshua Michael Stern, who are both way out of their respective leagues, Jobs is excrutiating, failing to enterta ..
1.9
But theres a void inside the man that Kutcher never manages to fill.The problem is not with the actor but with the film itself.
4.0
Bio pics always tailor memories. Yet the welcome surprise here is Kutcher, as the barefoot rebel who brought the spirit of psychedelia to technology. Screen Daily
1.5
From there, we basically know where the story goes because Jobs feels like a dramatization of a Wikipedia page. Collider
1.5
Jobs falls into the highlight reel style of biopic, rarely scratching beneath the surface or shedding new light on its subject. Collider
3.5
It leaves us to complete the tale, the cinematic equivalent of the expression, And the rest is history. Vulture
2.5
Camera setups and shot selections are functional but tend to be fairly static, sacrificing a sense of dynamism. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Jobs remarkable life and persistently prickly personality are simply too complicated and his roller coaster ride to the top of the personal computing ..
3.0
It doesnt.Ashton Kutchers camp would have you believe that his performance will stand beside Jamie Foxxs in Ray as the kind of transformative star veh .. Paste Magazine
1.0
Could this film paint a profound portrait of one of the most revered technologists in history Telegraph
2.0
Kutcher has apparently done quite well by himself as an investor in technology startups, helping get companies such as Skype and Spotify off the groun ..
2.5
At its best, its a good picture, and at its worst, its almost good. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Its a combination of all three, which makes for a disorganized but still frequently fascinating movie. Cinema Blend
4.0
Obviously, we all know where those ideas led.Stern (Swing Vote) and screenwriter Matt Whiteley nod to those leaps in this DIY spirited movie, which is .. Ny Daily News
3.0
Its biggest liability is its leading man.In the title role, Kutcher seems to be trying really hard but therein lies the problem. JoBlo
2.0
Overall, its an interesting story and certain moviegoers will, without question, enjoy learning more about Apple and its founder. Screen Rant
3.1
The Biopic as Contemporary Film Genre, calls a respectable genre of very low repute. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Its an American success story of epic proportions, but Joshua Michael Sterns biopic of the Apple co founder is hardly epic. Philly
2.5
Its the forgettable background score, unimaginative story telling and a dreary screenplay that makes the film look tedious.
3.0
A pedestrian work that exhibits none of the imagination and daring its subject was famous for. One Guys Opinion
2.5
The much maligned Ashton Kutcher deserves credit for taking the time and effort to study his subject. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 3 / 10 Jobs is a baffling motion picture, asking the audience to spent two hours with a narcissistic creep who stomped on those who helped to bui .. Blu Ray
3.1
Jobs, which toys with the idea illuminating a man, ultimately shows that its really only interested in solidifying him as a figurehead. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
The filmmakers make an honest effort to show the life of Steve Jobs.
2.0
The filmmakers make an honest effort to show the life of Steve Jobs.
2.5
Its the cinematic equivalent of presenting the symptoms but not probing the cause. Usa Today
1.9
Its an appealing premise that is, in the movies early stages, employed to breezy and thoroughly entertaining effect by director Don Scardino, with the .. Reel Film Reviews
2.5
Verdict Jobsis an average film that promises a lot, but offers nothing. FilmiBeat
3.0
While Ashton Kutcher and some other actors are very good in this movie it is not a compelling story, but then I didnt find The Social Network very com .. Lariat
2.0
Its a fascinating true story with all sorts of potential for a big screen adaptation. Screen It
2.5
Kutcher nails the genius and narcissism.Its a quietly dazzling performance. Rolling Stone
2.0
At an overlong 127 minutes, Jobs paradoxically feels like its rushing through Jobs life and times, never capturing the mans contradictory nature or sa .. The Wrap
1.9
From the very first scene of Jobs, starring Ashton Kutcher as Apple co founder Steve Jobs, you know exactly where this movie is going.Standing before .. News Day
3.5
But Jobs appeal seems assured, supported by Apple users and fans and all those interested in business dynamics, especially as fueled by digitals rise. Film Journal International ..
2.5
And of course there is no denying this story is a compelling one.Jobs may be by the numbers filmmaking, but its a serviceable biography of a complex m .. Az Central
2.5
At an overlong 127 minutes, the film tests our patience in various ways with an overlong trippy acid fueled scene and too talky boardroom struggles th .. Toronto Star
2.0
This is far from the bomb some would have envisaged, but neither is it the character illumination one would wish for. Guardian
1.0
Photo courtesy of Glen Wilson/Open Road Films In the opening minutes of Joshua Michael Sterns Jobs, the titular entrepreneur, played by Ashton Kutcher .. Slate
2.0
Certainly this film gives us a sense of the man, or at least some part of the man, but it fails to tell the story well enough to satisfy.
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Jobs (Open Road) The prologue of this cinematic biography begins with older, gray bearded Steve Jobs (Ashton Kutcher) unveili .. Susang Ranger
2.0
One might expect Jobs, a biopic of Steve Jobs, to canonize the Apple computer magnate who was only 56 when he died in 2011.But its a lot more fun than .. Boston Herald
3.0
As a pure character study, a film is only as good as its lead, and Kutcher is fine when given the right material. The Film Stage
5.0
That places even greater pressure on the people behind this film to engage us andeven more importantilluminate key elements of the story. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
Highlighted by Kutchers compelling performance, this captures Jobs mercurial, irritating personality, marching to his own beat. Tony Medley
2.8
Its not a bad movie, the performances are generally spot on and Jobs life story is hard to make boring all of the timejust most of it, it turns outbut ..
3.1
Sensing the potential dryness of a story dominated by tech innovation and boardroom drama, Stern milks the personal conflicts and emotional outbursts .. Groucho Reviews
2.5
The film has a strong cast, but doesnt know what to do with most of them. Maki At The Movies
3.1
Jobs may have never settled for mediocrity, but the makers of this movie did. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Despite the movies failings, he manages to convey a sense of excitement and possibility that saves what might have been a wholly mediocre endeavour. Digital Spy
2.0
Yet Kutchers performance, so inscrutable despite a simplistic screenplay, serves only to confirm the worst impressions of his emotive ability. Tamp A Bay
3.0
Its a solid effort, at the very least conveying a feel for the man behind the brand. Nz Herald
2.0
Forget by the numbers, this biopic is practically binary in its formulaic creation. Flicks
3.1
Yet this biopic delivers a powerful lesson via an OK movie: That people can change the world if they dont let others stand in their way. Red Eye Chicago
2.0
It would take an actor like Guy Pearce or Sam Rockwell to relay all those complexities of character without describing them verbally.But its simply be .. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
The film is not yet in production but if it does manage to get off the ground, Im hopeful that it will dig a little deeper than this effort. The Film Pie
2.0
Playing the preeminent secular saint of the online age, Kutcher captures Jobs iron will and pummeling intensity, if not his intimidating intelligence. .. The Dissolve
3.0
But its just insightful enough, albeit briefly, to be worth your time. Cinemix Tape
3.0
Theres a large handful of downright gorgeous frames, but every so often youre hit with one thats noticeably ill constructed. Shockya
4.5
The movie pays a long overdue tribute to their glorious pipes, but also engages with the disconnection between talent and stardom, and while it isnt e .. Film Comment
1.5
Would that the films makers had taken notice of the advice, this film might have risen above the dramatic arc of a lousy telemovie. Sbs
2.5
Biographical Jobs not the Apple of your eyes hello The founder of Apple Computers and the revolutionary inventor of everything i deserves better than .. Daily Herald
4.0
Of course it propels breakout hits, but sometimes it can prejudge a film before its ready. Crave Online
1.5
If youre looking for a biopic with any sort of depth or insight, youll get more interesting stuff from your run of the mill TV movies. Crave Online
2.5
This is all incredibly fertile ground for smart filmmaking, but Stern manages to make Jobs only mildly entertaining. Mercury News
2.5
At times, Jobs tries too hard to sell a dramatic moment instead of just letting it happen. The Verge
2.5
But its a mostly restrained performance that manages to capture just the right mix of Jobs intense charisma, shameless cruelty, and incredible genius. Streaming Quickflix
2.5
Ridiculous as it may sound, some of the most compelling on screen moments of the past decade have been found in the simple 30 second commercial spots .. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
Clearly at a phase in his career where he can do no wrong, Geoffrey Rush is the aloof, germaphobic, magnetic core of a beguiling tale about fine art, .. Tiny Url
2.0
Not that the real mans career wasnt marked by conflict, but does Jobs have to be such a drag Entertainment Time
3.0
It is an often emotional performance that could have very easily been turned into a characterization. Media Mikes
3.1
It makes for a decent but rushed film, and makes you wish this team and their effort had been aimed at a cable TV mini series. Wp Me
1.0
Hes not given a chance to bring those affective revelatory moments to his portrayal of the when the script and direction is cripplingly bad. Graffiti With Punctuation
3.5
Its an uncanny and fine performance that gives the viewer a protagonist that you sure wouldnt want to work for but welcome the chance to spend a coupl .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.0
The movie never endeavors to tell us.Jobs is instead a tale of the free market and the immense power it has to create new products, new professions, a .. World Wng
2.5
Its an entertaining film that could have been as riveting as The Social Network but ends up being fun on cable during a lazy weekend afternoon. Schmoes Know
2.0
As many entrepreneurs have discovered over the years, acting like Steve Jobs does not make one Steve Jobs. Ut Sandiego
3.0
Everything about Prince Caspian is just right in terms of cinematography, scope and vision; the tone is dark but hopeful, and epic but intimate. Eclipse Magazine
0.0
It would look a lot like this, and much like this film, it would be about 120 minutes too long. Hey U Guys
2.0
Its really a good performance, and you never feel like youre watching Kelso play with circuit boards. Bad Ass Digest
1.5
Paying too much attention on looking like the man, Kutcher ends up an inelegant impersonator, with the correct gait and a wrong charisma, a weak man i .. Bangkok Post
1.9
One can see Kutcher acting, valiantly trying oh so hard as his every answer to any requirement for emotional intensity unilaterally comes off as merel .. The Movie Report
3.1
He mostly pulls it off in ways that haters will be left disappointed. Dc5
2.5
What the film does show us is accurate enough, if marred by cornball touches and too many loose ends. 7 Dvt
1.5
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4.0
I will not be writing a book proving every jot and tittle on the way to a grand conclusion. Louis Proyect
3.0
Ultimately, though, Jobs gets tripped up by the same old biopic problems: its too much of a greatest hits overview, not enough of an incisive dive int .. Deads
1.9
The irony is that a man who treasured innovation and sleek, stylish design should be the subject of a film thats so bland and bloated. Christy Lemire
3.0
The movie honors the dignity of domestic work; its less respectful about presidential work. Bloom Berg
1.0
It is a far less accomplished film and the audience are given far fewer moments of reprieve. Blogs Crikey
3.0
On the plus side, it is often hilarious.Let me see if I can describe the basic structure: RIDICULOUSLY GRANDIOSE SPEECH ABOUT APPLE PRODUCT! Filmdrunk Uproxx



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