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Steve Jobs was a legend. I still vividly recall the night he passed away. I was sitting at my desk in London and one of my Apple enthusiast friends sent me a Facebook message to commiserate. Millions miss him but his legacy lives on in pop culture and commerce.
Now Hollywood has released another tribute to him through Steve Jobs in which Michael Fassbender portrays him. It’s easier to learn about the pivotal moments of his career through a two-hour-long movie than by reading six hundred pages in Walter Isaacson’s biography.
The movie focuses on three key product launches between 1984 and 1998 to expose his personality, family life and business savvy. It’s interesting to see the evolution of his style because at first he wears suits and then he doesn’t find his trademark black turtleneck and jeans look until he introduces the iMac after returning to work at Apple.
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Most of the story seemed realistic, but some elements seemed like a stretch. It’s hard to believe that Steve was truly inspired to invent the iPod because he didn’t like watching his daughter Lisa carry a bulky Walkman.
The talented supporting cast outshine the star. Kate Winslet is less recognizable because she has darker hair and fellow actor Seth Rogen is equally a strong casting choice, as he’s very believable as Steve Wozniak.
If you’re curious about the history of Apple, then watch Steve Jobs for a chance to explore key moments in the company’s evolution through a behind the scenes perspective.
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