Readers React: The problem with ‘Steve Jobs’: fiction masquerading as fact

To the editor: When I first heard of the movie “Steve Jobs,” I looked forward to watching it. (“Box office: Why did so few people turn out to see ‘Steve Jobs’?,” Oct. 26)

But then I read reports describing it as not fact-based at all. Many events and dialogue were made up, attempting to portray the man as the writers and producers wanted to portray him rather than how he truly was. This is an all-too-common practice in Hollywood.

I do not know why others chose not to view it, but knowing the movie was masquerading as factual when it was actually and deliberately fictional caused me to lose all interest.

Kevin McGill, Chula Vista

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To the editor: The article lists possible reasons the new movie about Steve Jobs didn’t have a stronger opening.

The media coverage was tremendous, with all kinds of reviews saying how good it is and how terrific the performances are. For me, that coverage was a long time ago. By the time the movie finally opened in wide release, the immediacy was long gone, and it almost feels like the opening is a re-release.

I’ve waited for so long, surely it will be out on Netflix soon.

Patti Gagan, Los Angeles

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