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Steve Jobs (2015)
What was Sorkin thinking?
With such wonderful material in Walter Isaacson's book, I do not understand why Sorkin, one of my favorite writers, chose to focus on such a narrow part of Steve Job's life. For example, in the book, Joanna Hoffman was a good early colleague, but in the movie becomes nearly a focal point. Same with his troubled relationship with his daughter. Here was a story that did not need the fictionalized inserts.
The acting was superb, but isn't it curious that the two leads were Brits who needed dialect coaches? We're there no qualified, available American actors?
Know, too, that the action here takes place 20-30 years ago, and portrays some early corporate infighting during a time when Apple's success was anything but assured.
You yi ge di fang zhi you wo men zhi dao (2015)
Heartfelt, warm and beautiful movie
This was my first Chinese film, so wasn't sure what to expect. And the combination of a Prague location with bits of English and Czech dialogue along with the Chinese was certainly a unique combination.
But the film just hit it out if the ballpark for me. The acting, script, music, direction, even camera work were all perfect. And the flashbacks were woven in perfectly. I can't think of a thing I would improve...maybe just the publicity since I had not even heard of the film and it is a total winner.
I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys good character development in a multi- generation, multi-ethnic romantic drama with gorgeous scenery. The English subtitles make this a joy to watch.