EQ is more important than IQ nowadays.

I haven't seen the film yet, so my opinon might be partial and inappropriate.

Just from your description about your friend, Tom, a genius in life, he does have big EQ relevant problems.

he's a genius with the high IQ, a significant degree of performances and a professional success. But he's not a people person, not happy and skilled at dealing with people and with the world. He is intolerant
of others' mud, not having a long-term good relationship with his GF and ex-wife.

However, as all of us know, EQ is more important than IQ nowadays. People who excel in their life tend to be emotionally intelligent(EQ).

EQ influences a person's behavior even though he is high IQ. EQ helps us understand others feelings and act thoughtfully & optimistically. EQ protects us biologically, keeping us from dangerousness...

叹千里马常有，伯乐不常有. 说的没错。可是，现在社会，单枪匹马驰骋疆场的千里马很难做永久的奔腾下去的。我们需要大批smart有人情味的会合作的一群马共同奋战，而不是孤敖的一两只千里马。

Conclusively, We should know how to apply EQ into our daily life.