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The Social Network

The Social Network (2010)

October. 01,2010
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7.8
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PG-13
| Drama

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.

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eruizsalgado
2010/10/01

This with fight club might be Fincher's best wotk yet. Every scene contains a valuable piece of information. It surely is a very stylish film and unique. You won't find another film like this one because there simply isn't one.

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cricketbat
2010/10/02

The Social Network presents a fascinating take on the origins of Facebook and the social media craze. David Fincher does a spectacular job of creating complex characters that go from despicable to likable and back in a matter of minutes. From the story to the acting to the soundtrack - this movie excelled. I was surprised by how much I liked this film, even with all the hype surrounding it.

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John "The Prezz" McMillan
2010/10/03

One of the best films ever made, and still relevant, even today. I give it a straight 10. The cast is brilliant, the writing is precise like a scalpel , the social critique and analysis is spot on. It doesn't even matter if most of the stories being told are true, or false, or highly exaggerated: the important part is that it captures the mood of Silicon Valley, it's treatment of people, its ruthless agenda. Fincher and Sorkin let you feel an aching sadness, as they define the dark irony of the past decade.Applause.

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gordonroad-62850
2010/10/04

The screenplay from Aaron Sorkin really makes this film. It makes what could have been a boring concept thrilling and absorbing. The dialogue is so visceral and quick-fire that I never lost interest despite not knowing all the jargon being used. David Fincher's direction is focused which really helps keep the narrative flowing. I never found myself bored because of the excellent combination of writing and direction. Jesse Eisenburg's performance as Mark Zuckerberg is thrilling as he plays what is almost an insufferable genius to perfection, whilst his performance is grounded by the excellent Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, the co-founder of Facebook. No character is truly moral, all working with their own agendas and interests which creates realistic conflict. When Saverin confronts Zuckerberg about his shares in the company being diluted it ends up being one of the best scenes in the film because of this.There also must be a mention to Justin Timberlake's portrayal of Sean Parker, who is the closest thing to an antagonist in the film, with how he clashes with Saverin and in effect forces him out of Facebook. The only issues I had with the film was when it cut back to the lawsuit going on in the present day, as I felt it disrupted the pace of the narrative somewhat, and that the ending seemed a little abrupt.I know the subject matter has probably been somewhat glamourised to make the narrative more entertaining, but it certainly succeeds there.

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