Thoroughly fascinating to watch this unfold. 'BlackBerry' reminded me a lot of fellow 2023 flick 'Air', two movies that were in fact released within months of each other interestingly. Both are great watches, with this being one I particularly enjoyed. It's super well put together. The two hours go by fast, the story is presented in such a way that there wasn't a single moment I was even the slightest bit unint…

The downfall part is a bit sudden as compared to the first 2/3 of the film, but still a very fun watch.

With the release of such innovative communications products as the Apple and Android smartphones, questions began to circulate about the future viability of onetime market leader BlackBerry, a line of devices that subsequently went into rapid decline. Ironically, that real-life business world narrative itself raises comparable questions about the viability of a movie that tells the BlackBerry story. Nevertheless, wri…

It functions as a comedy-action movie, yet simultaneously portrays the life story of a dishonest, unfaithful, and cutthroat tech entrepreneur whose standing is just below figures like Bezos, Zuckerberg, and Page/Brin—the creators who once pledged "Don’t be Evil." The film benefits from excellent casting choices and its rhythm. The storytelling unfolds at precisely the right speed for this type of action movie. Whi…

It’s true what folks were saying—this film about Black­Berry is surprisingly decent. Glenn Howerton delivers a consistently amusing portrayal of a character with some serious issues. Jay Baruchel handles the role of the confused and somewhat hapless figure very effectively. Even the seemingly dimwitted supporting character, who turns out to be more perceptive than people realize, manages to do well. It's an undemandi…

The narrative appears centered primarily on Jim Balsillie, a former co-CEO of Blackberry, relegating the contributions of the engineering team to supporting roles. This aligns with a common pattern in movies that tends to elevate business leaders while minimizing the significance of those who are responsible for creating and developing products—the individuals whose work provides real value to society. While the f…

“Blackberry” recounts the downfall and ultimate failure of what was once the leading smart phone. Based on Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff’s book “Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry,” director Matt Johnson delivers a diverting portrayal of recent history, detailing how a groundbreaking device that reshaped our world came to an end. This unusual stor…

Matt Johnson’s film, reminiscent of John McEnroe in its intensity, took over this account of how mobile phone usage fundamentally changed. The story centers on him and his boss Mike (Jay Baruchel), who were part of a small group trying to create a mobile word processor capable of sending text messages and emails. What they needed was funding, and it was during an imperfect presentation that they met "Jim" (Glenn Howe…