From a dark thriller to a children`s cartoon: Three films that Steve Jobs kept on his iPad

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Today, Steve Jobs would have turned 70. He is considered one of the most influential people in the world of information technology. During his life, the beloved iPhone, iMac computers, MacBook laptops, and, of course, iPad tablets were created.

Steve loved to watch movies on such a tablet during his travels. In his biography "The Innovators," journalist Walter Isaacson wrote:
He [Steve] planned to fly to Kona Village alone, and I asked to see what he had loaded on his iPad 2 for the trip. There were three movies: 'Chinatown,' 'The Bourne Ultimatum,' and 'Toy Story 3.'
As you can see, the IT genius was not averse to entertaining cinema. This is especially interesting because, when it came to books, Jobs preferred serious non-fiction literature: from "The Innovator's Dilemma" by Clayton Christensen to "Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Lappe.
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Steve Jobs
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"Chinatown" (1974)

A detective thriller by Oscar-winning Roman Polanski starring Jack Nicholson is considered one of the masterful films in the noir genre.

Plot

The film tells the story of detective Jake Gittes. He is hired by a woman posing as Evelyn Mulwray to spy on her husband, Hollis. But one day, Hollis is found murdered, and Gittes becomes entangled in a web of deception, corruption, and family secrets. He discovers that the real Evelyn Mulwray is involved in a conspiracy related to artificially creating a drought and seizing land. The investigation leads to her powerful father, Noah Cross, who controls the water supply and hides a terrible past.
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A scene from the film 'Chinatown'
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Opinion

The film has quite high ratings on IMDb - 8.1 out of 10. Viewers agree that Polanski's work represents the pinnacle of cinematic art:
Inspired by the collaboration of Polanski and Nicholson, based on one of the greatest original screenplays, this film is one of the greatest works of cinematic art and, in my opinion, ranks in the top 20 greatest films of all time. It's a must-see. It's the best opportunity to witness Nicholson's brilliant acting before his method of creating characters became (largely) a caricature of himself.
Reviewer Instant_Palmer from 'IMDb'

"The Bourne Ultimatum" (2007)

This is the third installment in the film series about former CIA operative Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), who suffers from amnesia. The first was "The Bourne Identity" (2002), and the second was "The Bourne Supremacy" (2004).

Plot

After escaping from Russia (as told in the second film), Jason Bourne learns about a journalist investigating the secret project "Blackbriar," related to his training. Fearing exposure, the CIA hunts both Bourne and the journalist. Jason is forced to travel across Europe, evading chases and gathering information.
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Scene from the film 'The Bourne Ultimatum'
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Opinion

Although Paul Greengrass's film has a literary basis, it significantly differs from the source material. However, this did not prevent the film from gaining a large fan base. Its rating on IMDb is 8 out of 10.
'The Bourne Ultimatum' is the third and final book about superspy Jason Bourne, who wants to kill the people who turned him into a killer. The 'Bourne' series is one of the most critically acclaimed trilogies (on metacritic.com, 'Ultimatum' has a score of 85 out of 100, which means 'universal acclaim'), and there are good reasons for this: the fights are very well choreographed, and the deep story can captivate.
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"Toy Story 3" (2010)

Lee Unkrich's comedy-drama about living toys became a direct continuation of the groundbreaking first two parts in the world of animation. Incidentally, Jobs had a significant role in their creation.

In 1985, after leaving Apple, Steve acquired a division of Lucasfilm, which became Pixar. Initially, animation was considered as a way to showcase computer capabilities. However, after the studio received an Oscar for the short film "Tin Toy," Jobs saw potential in creating full-length animated films.

On the brink of bankruptcy, Pixar made a deal with Disney to produce "Toy Story." The work on the film was challenging: Jobs insisted on reworking a significant portion of the already completed material, which increased the budget.
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A Scene from 'Toy Story 3'
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Despite the difficulties, the first part of the franchise became a revolutionary project in the world of animation, proving that computer graphics could create full-fledged and successful films. Thus, Jobs' departure from Apple indirectly led to the emergence of this iconic franchise.

Plot

Andy is heading to college, and his toys – Woody, Buzz, and others – accidentally end up at the "Sunnyside" daycare. There, they encounter the cunning bear Lotso and realize their chances of returning home are slim.

Opinion

The sequel, like the previous two films, boasts high ratings on IMDB - 8.3 out of 10. According to viewers, this part has much more drama than before:
This time, the drama is stronger than ever, but the film amazingly manages to remain refreshingly smart and fun. Pixar finds ingenious ways to maintain humor throughout the movie. Yet, this film is not just entertainment. I used to eagerly anticipate the silly scenes after the credits to laugh about them on the way out of the theater. This time, I appreciated them as much as the opportunity to wipe my eyes before getting up from my seat. But it was still enjoyable.
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What three movies would you take with you on a trip? Do they match Steve Jobs' choice?

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