Blackberry (2023)
The 2023 film "BlackBerry" is a Canadian biographical comedy-drama directed by Matt Johnson. Loosely adapted from Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff's book "Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry," the film premiered in competition at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2023. It was released in Canada on May 12, 2023, to positive reviews.
"BlackBerry" was also released as a three-part miniseries on the streaming channel AMC+ under the title "BlackBerry: The Limited Series." This version contains 16 minutes of footage originally omitted from the theatrical edit, which was deemed relevant mostly to Canadian audiences, such as Balsillie's love of hockey and his attempts to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins team.
The film features a talented cast, including Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson, Rich Sommer, Michael Ironside, Martin Donovan, Michelle Giroux, Sungwon Cho, Mark Critch, Saul Rubinek, and Cary Elwes
. "BlackBerry" received positive reviews, with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and 94% audience score. It was praised for its entertaining portrayal of the rise and fall of the BlackBerry company, with talented performances and sharp humor.
