Film Review: ‘BlackBerry’: How BlackBerry’s Hubris Paved Way for iPhone Dominance

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5/12/2023Updated: 1/5/2024

R | 1h 59m | Biopic, Dramedy | May 12, 2023

The biopic “BlackBerry” is the story of the rise and fall of the BlackBerry smartphone and its titular company, without which you would not be reading this review on your iPhone or Android phone.

Mark Jackson

Film Critic

Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.

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