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film-review2 years ago•3 min saved

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.

via The New York Times|

#blackberry #film-review #jay-baruchel

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

The Rise and Fall of BlackBerry: A Tech Biopic Review.

Filmmaker Matt Johnson discusses his latest project, "BlackBerry," a low-budget workplace comedy biopic about the rise and fall of the mobile phone company. Johnson and his longtime writing and producing partner, Matthew Miller, adapted the script from the book "Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry." The film takes a wry approach to the story, focusing on the evolving dynamic between the company's founders and the cutthroat demands of a corporate ecosystem. Despite the low budget, the film was able to attract well-known actors, including Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton.

via IndieWire|

#biopic #blackberry #comedy