The Rise and Fall of BlackBerry: A Tech Biopic

"BlackBerry" is a workplace comedy that turns into tragedy, chronicling the rise and fall of Research in Motion (RIM) and its revolutionary product, the BlackBerry. The film follows the friendship of co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin, played by Jay Baruchel and Matt Johnson, respectively. The movie highlights the vulnerability and exploitability of creatives in a cutthroat marketplace and the push-pull between genius and business. The film is grounded by strong performances from its cast, including Glenn Howerton as a predatory salesman named Jim Balsillie.