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Ashton Kutcher on Why He Chose to Play Steve Jobs
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The fanboys wouldn't be satisfied with the acting even if Steve rose from the dead to play the role
This.
You came to macrumors to experience openminded, positive discussion?
That is hilarious, people always have something to bitch about.
The fanboys wouldn't be satisfied with the acting even if Steve rose from the dead to play the role
I have to agree, I can't really see anyone else playing the role where everyone would be satisfied.
I guarantee you it'll be better then Pirates of the Silicon Valley and I think he's a totally acceptable actor, it usually depends on what and who he's playing.
Is he going to be winning any major awards anytime soon? Probably not but he's still better then a lot of actors out there who are in far more movies for no reason.
Is he going to be winning any major awards anytime soon? Probably not but he's still better then a lot of actors out there who are in far more movies for no reason.
Except it was already well established that is a low budget indie film, as you already know from reading the post just up from yours.
So no. It wasn't about the money.
I don't get all this hate towards Kutcher. Yes, some of his early roles are silly and stupid, but he has done some decent work as well.
I will definitely see this movie and judging from the trailer it will be a pleasure to watch. Can't wait!
I will definitely see this movie and judging from the trailer it will be a pleasure to watch. Can't wait!
I think I agree. I love POSV however its had its time. It too was a low budget film (as evidence by the terrible Balmer Bald Cap), however from the looks of the trailer Jobs goes into a lot more detail instead of skipping over huge parts of the story.
"I care. As I read the script I had a knot in my stomach. I imagined actors playing the role and not connecting to the love that went into some of the irrational decisions that Steve sometimes seemingly made. If this film becomes an enduring memory, of a man I admire, I wanted to ensure that it was portrayed by someone who cared about his legacy and took the time to represent him in a way that people who were close to Steve felt to be authentic". Source: http://www.quora.com/Jobs-2013-movi...ming-movie-Jobs/answer/Ashton-Kutcher?share=1
Seeing this new trailer, and reading the above, makes me want to see this movie even more.
It's Two-and-a-half-men, but who's arguing. I agree! That sitcom, while building on the past, has gone in a fresh new direction, and it's arguably better now, than with Charlie.
I doubt that. He's not exactly a starving actor, and can afford to be a little more picky about what he accepts or turns down. I wouldn't be surprised if he makes more money off a few episodes of Two-and-a-half-men, than he does off this movie.
Seeing this new trailer, and reading the above, makes me want to see this movie even more.
It's Two-and-a-half-men, but who's arguing. I agree! That sitcom, while building on the past, has gone in a fresh new direction, and it's arguably better now, than with Charlie.
I doubt that. He's not exactly a starving actor, and can afford to be a little more picky about what he accepts or turns down. I wouldn't be surprised if he makes more money off a few episodes of Two-and-a-half-men, than he does off this movie.
That image makes me want to launch a kickstarter for this!
No Country for PC People. Works on a lot of levels.
I whole heartedly agree. Kutcher as Jobs is probably fine. The portrayal of Woz seems to have been crafted by someone who's never even seen or heard him.
What do u think he's doing it for minimum wage? Also there are plenty of other ways to make money off a film regardless of it's indie exposure
I'm not going to waste time reading this because it is an absolute honour to be considered for this role. Any person that said no is a fool. That said, I think he looks like Steve but the voice is off and it bothers the hell out of me. Not looking forward to the film
I disagree. I think that casting Jack Black as Woz adds some much-needed comic relief that could make this movie into a blockbuster.
just wondering why do you think this movie looks horrible? im a real big fan of Jobs (The Man, not the movie (yet).) so i was wondering what makes this movie a bad one.?
Because it's "inspired by true events", which means they're going to take ridiculous liberties with the truth.
For example, in their first trailer they showed Wozniak just building the Apple I, and yet Jobs is magically already talking about WYSIWYG applications, which he would've had no clue about at the time.
I mean, pump up the personalities if you want, but leave technical history alone.
I don't see Kutcher in this movie. I see a young Steve Jobs. This movie could really help him from being type cast from being a funny guy only.
They always do. Even Spielberg changed up stuff in "Lincoln". It's not a documentary, it's a movie.
"Pirates of Silicon Valley" was so over the top it was hilarious. Yes, they will take "ridiculous liberties" with this one also as you said. If you want a documentary watch "Triumph of the Nerds" and some of the many other actual Steve videos online. There's plenty of them.
Not posting as an Apple fanboy, but as a movie fanboy. This movie looks terrible, and I don't usually blame the actors. I blame the producers and director.
At least ring up Chris Nolan or the Coens before settling for this...
Back to watching Inglourious Basterds
At least ring up Chris Nolan or the Coens before settling for this...
Back to watching Inglourious Basterds
Let me be the first to say, it is an indie movie.
Welcome to my world. If you're interested in history at all, the vast majority of Hollywood films "based on a true story" are going to make you cringe becasue they are essentially a total fiction.