Jobs-Teen Movie Review

Kids are getting ready to go back to school, and the Apple stores are busy…why is that? It’s because of the innovative entrepreneur Steve Jobs (Ashton Kutcher). Jobs had a vision, and nothing was going to get in his way. From Apple I to the i-phone…this is an extraordinary story about the life of Steve Jobs.  It all started in 1976, in the Job’s family garage, when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started Apple Computers.  We learn about Job’s trials and tribulations, his ups and downs, but more importantly his passion and intense work ethic that has changed technology, and the world forever.

Rating: 3 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: November 26, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 15+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: None
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will it Appeal to Teens? No

Talking Points:

Though he was a difficult person, and very to work for, Jobs was a leader and inspirational man. He had a vision; he wanted the Apple products to be user friendly. He wanted a quality product with stylish designs. That’s what was most important to Jobs, and he succeeded. Great parent/ child conversations.

Ashton Kutcher does a great job of portraying Job’s unusual personality.

The film scratched the surface of Jobs’ life, which was disappointing. After reading the biography of Steve Jobs, and learning all the fun and interesting facts of Apple, I was hoping the movie would be more riveting.

Sexual Content: Mild

• We saw Steve in bed with a couple of different women.
• His girlfriend, at the time, confronts Steve saying she’s pregnant with his baby. He responds violently, saying it’s not his child.

Violent Content: None

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

• The f-word was said twice. We also heard “d–n,” “a–,” “h–,” and “b–ch.”

Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate

• Steve drops acid; it’s noted as a turning point in his life… for the better.
• We see Steve and his friends smoke marijuana.
• We see characters drinking beer and mixed drinks.

Will it Appeal to Teenagers: No

• With Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs, and popularity of the Apple products, one would think this would interest teens. However, the film touches the surface of Steve’s life. There’s a lot of dialogue that may be boring to many teenagers.

Overall Jobs is an appropriate film for pre-teens and teenagers, however with the mature subject matter, it may not interest kids.

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