Wir schreiben das Jahr 1996. Mike Lazaridis und sein bester Freund und Geschäftspartner Douglas Fregin entwickeln das erste Smartphone der Welt. Die beiden sind technisch brilliant, und geschäftlich unerfahren. Sie haben große Mühe ihr Unternehmen Research in Motion über Wasser zu halten. Alles ändert sich, als sie den smarten Unternehmer Jim Balsillie kennenlernen, der das nötige Kleingeld und die Kompetenz mitbringt für den Launch einer so weltverändernden Erfindung. Scheinbar über Nacht revolutionieren die drei Männer die Art und Weise, wie Menschen arbeiten, kommunizieren und sich vernetzten. Ob in der Politik, in Unternehmen oder auch bei der Prominenz: Am Blackberry kommt man nicht mehr vorbei und der Wert des Unternehmens wird in die Höhe katapultiert. Doch schon bald sollte der Erfolg von einer anderen Erfindung bedroht werden...
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- M08Y26. Mai 2026BlackBerry is a fairly decent little film that doesn't overstay it's welcome. I had a reasonably good time watching BlackBerry. It's not particularly clever, dramatic or accurate but it's an easy watch. The cast feels mostly forgettable with only the 2 leads being even remotely memorable. Jay Baruchel puts in a good performance but gets slightly overshadowed by the explosive and volatile Glenn Howerton as Jim Balsillie. Knowing how the film ends does take some of the excitement out of it. The fall of BlackBerry is legendary and I'm not entirely convinced that this film does it justice. The audio/visuals are absolutely fine, nothing fancy is attempted and therefore nothing really fails.
- PapaHamzeh30. April 2026I would say dont let the 3.5 stars dissuade you from watching this. Its a good movie. Its worst sin is being a movie we have all seen before, just about something we dont know too much about. And thats ok. Not every movie needs to be masterwork. I think Matt may be stronger behind the camera and he should stay. But he wasnt bad! Just fine. I think Glenn Howerton did very well. And thats really all there is to say!
- Kevin Ward2. Juli 2025I’m not as nostalgic for Blackberry as I am say, Tetris, or Air Jordan’s. I never owned a Blackberry. But damn, this movie is really good. Jay Baruchel and Glen Howerton both kill in this. I mean, it’s absolutely perfect casting, but they also happen to be really good. It doesn’t rely on nostalgia to hit the emotional punches either. Yes, there are a couple needle drops from the era and a film-grain montage (was video still grainy in 2003?), but above all it’s a fascinating story. One of the best films of the year, I’ll probably rewatch it again with my wife soon. Holy crap, I did NOT recognize Michael Ironside though.
- Guy Peters25. April 2026In the pantheon of modern technological casualties, few artifacts evoke the highly specific mixture of early-aughts nostalgia and tragic corporate irony quite like the BlackBerry. Director Matt Johnson’s 2023 film chronicles the meteoric ascent and catastrophic demise of Research In Motion (RIM), the Canadian company responsible for the world-changing device. It is a wildly compelling, occasionally frustrating, and profoundly educational docudrama that explores the fragile line between genius and irrelevance. A Masterclass in Character Dynamics At the beating heart of this cinematic autopsy are two wildly contrasting, perfectly calibrated performances that rank among the actor's absolute best. Jay Baruchel is a revelation as Mike Lazaridis, the brilliant but painfully awkward engineer who conceptualized the device. As RIM balloons into a multi-billion-dollar empire, Baruchel visually and emotionally hardens, showcasing a tragic decay of his initial ethical purity. Opposite him is Glenn Howerton as Jim Balsillie, the ruthless shark who forces RIM into the corporate big leagues. Howerton channels terrifyingly effective corporate rage, breathing fire into sales pitches and dominating boardrooms. The dichotomy between Lazaridis’s meticulous engineering and Balsillie’s abrasive capitalism brilliantly anchors the narrative, giving the tech-heavy plot a deeply human pulse. Hubris and the Cost of Compromise The script is an undeniable triumph, translating complex tech jargon into an entertaining and highly accessible story. The writing is sharp, utilizing the company's trajectory to explore thought-provoking themes surrounding corporate hubris. BlackBerry functions as a modern Greek tragedy in oversized polo shirts. It meticulously details how the very traits that made RIM successful, stubbornness and blind aggression, became the exact traits that caused its downfall. The film offers stark lessons about the necessity of adaptation and the fragility of integrity. The erosion of Lazaridis’s principles, moving from a man who demanded absolute perfection to one willing to ship the faulty, rushed BlackBerry Storm just to combat the looming threat of the iPhone, is the film's central heartbreak. A Divisive Visual Aesthetic However, for all its thematic brilliance, the film makes stylistic choices that have heavily polarized its audience. Chief among these is the relentless use of shaky, handheld camerawork. Johnson shoots with frantic kineticism, constantly zooming in on faces and violently panning across rooms. While it successfully mimics the caffeinated, chaotic energy of a 1990s startup, many viewers find it undeniably grating, distracting, and irritating. Similarly, the mockumentary-lite style and eccentric character portrayals, particularly Johnson’s own turn as eccentric co-founder Doug Fregin, can feel disjointed. The film sometimes awkwardly straddles the line between a serious historical drama and a workplace comedy, which can feel jarring given the massive financial stakes at play. The Final Verdict Despite these stylistic divisions, the film's momentum is undeniable. The fast-paced storytelling keeps viewers hooked from the first keystroke to the devastating final act. The editing is razor-sharp, condensing over a decade into a sleek, breathless thriller that rarely drags. Ultimately, BlackBerry stands as a fascinating, deeply flawed, yet brilliant cautionary tale: a stark reminder that in the fast-moving world of technology, the moment you stop innovating is the moment you become obsolete.
- Manuel Frangis15. April 2025I just watched BlackBerry, and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie blew me away. I did not expect a movie about the rise and fall of a phone company to be this intense, this funny, or this weirdly emotional. It pulls you in with fast dialogue, chaotic energy, and characters who feel just real enough to make everything hit. It is part tech biopic, part business thriller, and part comedy — and it nails all three at once. The movie tells the story of how BlackBerry went from a scrappy tech startup to the biggest name in smartphones, and then how it lost everything. But instead of going the typical serious, dramatic route, it keeps things messy and personal. You are not watching a clean rise and fall. You are watching people improvise their way through history, and it makes every scene feel alive. Jay Baruchel plays Mike Lazaridis, the brain behind the technology, and he disappears into the role. He is awkward, soft-spoken, and clearly brilliant, but he is also someone who struggles to handle pressure and conflict. Watching him slowly change as the company grows is one of the best parts of the movie. It is subtle, but it hits. He goes from being the guy in the background to someone trying to keep everything from crashing down. Glenn Howerton is on another level as Jim Balsillie. He is loud, aggressive, impulsive, and absolutely magnetic in every scene. The second he shows up, the energy shifts completely. He pushes the company forward, but also helps speed up its downfall. His performance is intense and funny at the same time, and the dynamic between him and Baruchel is what drives the whole movie. The way the movie is shot adds to the vibe. It has this documentary-style look with shaky cameras, zooms, and close-ups that make you feel like you are right there in the middle of the meetings, the arguments, and the breakdowns. It feels raw and unfiltered, like you are watching something that was not meant to be polished. That style makes the whole thing feel more real and more stressful — in a good way. The writing is smart and quick. The dialogue flies fast, but it never loses you. There is a lot of technical talk, but it is always clear what is happening and why it matters. The humor sneaks up on you. It is dry, awkward, and sometimes uncomfortable, but it fits the story perfectly. The movie never turns the characters into jokes, but it knows how ridiculous the world of tech startups can be, and it uses that to its advantage. What really surprised me is how emotional it got by the end. You start off thinking this is just about business and tech, but by the time it wraps up, it is about pride, ambition, friendship, and what happens when success pulls people in different directions. You care about these guys, even when they mess up. That emotional core is what makes the movie stand out. I give BlackBerry 5 out of 5 stars because it is fast, sharp, funny, and unexpectedly moving. It is not just a story about phones. It is a story about people who wanted to change the world and what happened when they almost did. Overall BlackBerry is a brilliant, high energy film that turns a tech story into something real and unforgettable. I loved every second of it.
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BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation wurde am 11. Mai 2023 veröffentlicht.
Regie in BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation führte(n) Matt Johnson.
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BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation wurde produziert von Niv Fichman, Kevin Krikst, Fraser Ash, Matthew Miller.
Wir schreiben das Jahr 1996. Mike Lazaridis und sein bester Freund und Geschäftspartner Douglas Fregin entwickeln das erste Smartphone der Welt. Die beiden sind technisch brilliant, und geschäftlich unerfahren. Sie haben große Mühe ihr Unternehmen Research in Motion über Wasser zu halten. Alles ändert sich, als sie den smarten Unternehmer Jim Balsillie kennenlernen, der das nötige Kleingeld und die Kompetenz mitbringt für den Launch einer so weltverändernden Erfindung. Scheinbar über Nacht revolutionieren die drei Männer die Art und Weise, wie Menschen arbeiten, kommunizieren und sich vernetzten. Ob in der Politik, in Unternehmen oder auch bei der Prominenz: Am Blackberry kommt man nicht mehr vorbei und der Wert des Unternehmens wird in die Höhe katapultiert. Doch schon bald sollte der Erfolg von einer anderen Erfindung bedroht werden...
Die Hauptcharaktere in BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation sind Mike (Jay Baruchel), Jim (Glenn Howerton), Doug (Matt Johnson).
BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation ist bewertet mit 12.
BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation ist eine Biography, Komödie, Drama Film.
BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 9.4 von 10.
BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation hatte ein Budget von 5 Mio. $.
BlackBerry - Klick einer Generation erzielte Einnhamen von 2,6 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.