The Social Network (2010)

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• Raymond W

  
  With a taut, expertly written script, beautiful acting from Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, superb direction from David Fincher, and a great score by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, The Social Network is a riveting film about the birth of a media revolution. It's… More
  With a taut, expertly written script, beautiful acting from Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, superb direction from David Fincher, and a great score by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, The Social Network is a riveting film about the birth of a media revolution. It's filmmaking at it's finest.

• Sanjay R

  
  Funny and Dramatic. Great acting along with a near-perfect screenplay by Sorkin. This movie is very well directed, written and edited. Eisenberg and Garfield give Oscar (nominating) worthy performances. Modern film making at its finest.

• Directors C

  
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] I was very surprised and a bit annoyed when I found out that the most addictive website on the internet was going to get it's own movie. I didn't expect much but this surpassed all of my… More
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] I was very surprised and a bit annoyed when I found out that the most addictive website on the internet was going to get it's own movie. I didn't expect much but this surpassed all of my expectations. The greatest thing about The Social Network is Jesse Eisenberg's absolutely amazing performance as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and how remarkably deep the screenwriters go into studying him. When I first heard of the film I immediately thought it would be a forgettable comedy drama for teenagers but I found that it was actually a smart, slick, powerful and all around entertaining drama. Powerfully directed and written, it's one of the only truly great achievements of 2010.

• Adriel L

  
  There are not many insightful films like it, this an immediate contemporary classic, one that shines because it is an epitome of modern film making, using one intriguing story and fleshing it out with a great script, great pacing, great cast of actors, embellished by subtle music and… More
  There are not many insightful films like it, this an immediate contemporary classic, one that shines because it is an epitome of modern film making, using one intriguing story and fleshing it out with a great script, great pacing, great cast of actors, embellished by subtle music and simply brilliant cinematography.

• Scott G

  
  Drama is not my type of film but i can make exceptions for this.

• Albert K

  
  Props to David Fincher but how come he didn't win best director? This is by far, one of the most well directed and edited movies I have ever seen. The technicalities are so pinpoint meticulously accurate that I couldn't help but to fall in love with what the movie threw at… More
  Props to David Fincher but how come he didn't win best director? This is by far, one of the most well directed and edited movies I have ever seen. The technicalities are so pinpoint meticulously accurate that I couldn't help but to fall in love with what the movie threw at me. And luckily, I was in for a good ride because the narrative was interesting and the screenplay was very sharp. So many things are done right with "The Social Network". I would almost like to say that it is perfectly made, right down to the music cues and camera cuts. This is a modern masterpiece. The only lacking aspect of the film would probably come down to the narrative and how it doesn't personally involve the audience into the emotional psyche of any of the characters on-screen. Which isn't to say that the movie was not entertaining -- I enjoyed the hell out of it. There aren't many movies that come out these days that specifically base its storytelling on a pop-cultural phenomenon, but have such impeccable results, which is what "The Social Network" did. Its an almost flawless film that is extremely captivating as it is entertaining.

• Alexander D

  
  Makes me detest Facebook eighty or ninety times more than I already do.

• Sophie B

  
  A very talking and informative film but obviously it's not clear what is true and what is complete fiction. Brilliant performances from Garfield and Eisenberg which ultimately makes Zuckerberg look like a strange and sometimes nasty loner.

• Tim S

  
  David Fincher delivers another fine film in the list of other fine films he's a had a hand in with The Social Network. Like everyone else, when I first heard about this project I was thinking 'WHAAAAAAAAAAAA???' Thankfully, a ludicrous idea for a movie turned out to be… More
  David Fincher delivers another fine film in the list of other fine films he's a had a hand in with The Social Network. Like everyone else, when I first heard about this project I was thinking 'WHAAAAAAAAAAAA???' Thankfully, a ludicrous idea for a movie turned out to be one of the top ten films of 2010 (at least in my estimation). The Social Network stars Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook, as a villain against everyone around him: friends, enemies, students, etc. Although it might not be that clear-cut in reality, it works for this film. You love and hate this guy all at once because he's always doing the wrong things but you're poised to be on his side from beginning to end. In the end, you are on his side and understand him much more than you thought you might after hating him for being so terrible. Aaron Sorkin's lightning-quick dialogue mixed with powerful performances from an amazing young cast, as well as (and as always) strong direction from Fincher, make this film amazing. I highly recommend it for those seeking good material during the days when it seems that the well has run dry. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

• Zach B

  
  Watching The Social Network, I could not but be reminded of a great film by the name of Citizen Kane. Now, you are asking yourself why it is that I am mentioning two films that really have nothing to do with each other. The answer is that The Social Network is this eraâ(TM)s Citizen… More
  Watching The Social Network, I could not but be reminded of a great film by the name of Citizen Kane. Now, you are asking yourself why it is that I am mentioning two films that really have nothing to do with each other. The answer is that The Social Network is this eraâ(TM)s Citizen Kane. When looking at the two films, they both share numerous similarities including a tale of rise to power, crucial scenes in the films being told through different peopleâ(TM)s perspectives (you can never tell who is telling the truth, or who is being biased), and the main character themselves. With The Social Network, we get introduced to Mark Zuckerberg, a loner who no one can love because he tries to be better than anyone else to such the point, he might as well have a â~No Trespassingâ(TM) sign tattooed on his forehead. But while the film plays out, we want to be able to read in and understand this person much more because he is so mysterious. I think that is why The Social Network works so much: because we get fascinated by such a despicable human being. Fincher is known for this. He can take subject matters that no one would really want to find either interesting or wanted to look in deep and makes them all of that plus more. While I have seen all of his previous films to this point, it is quite impressive how he was able to tell the story of Facebook in an entertaining and thought provoking way (even if most of this film if fictional). In comparison to Fincherâ(TM)s other films, including Se7en, The Game, Zodiac, and Fight Club, this is probably his most entertaining film in terms of being towards a much wider audience: the teenagers and early to mid twenties. This is a film for people that grew up with social networks and still use them like the majority of the world. This is a film that, while celebrates the accomplishment of connecting the entire world together, also tells a heart breaking tale of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal (and one we have been needing in cinema for quite some time). Along with the direction, another crucial factor for how this film works is the acting of Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg. It is said that he had no contact with the real life counterpart for his character, but from what footage I have seen of the real Zuckerberg, Eisenberg nails the performance down. Yeah, he may not physically match how he looks, but in terms attitude, he seems to get it. Eisenberg makes Zuckerberg hateful, annoying, and completely deceitful, but at the same time, makes him interesting enough that you want to try and get to know him, while also knowing that you will have no accomplishment. The other noteworthy ingredient for this has to be the contributions of Trent Reznor and Atticus Rossâ(TM)s score for this film. I really have no way to describe the music, other than it creates an atmosphere of isolation when you hear the somber notes from the main theme of the film â~Hand Covers Bruiseâ(TM), the tone is set and the presence of Zuckerberg is felt. The entire score for this film is beyond impressive for Reznor, seeing as how this is his first complete solo album from Nine Inch Nails and How To Destroy Angels. Yet, he still keeps his style throughout every piece of this score that it could have been released as a NIN album and still work. The Social Network is just a well made film. Everything in this film just clicks together so nicely from the story to the characters, that you can only hate this film if you are someone that demands this story to be completely true. That is the thing: this is a fictional account of what happened to create Facebook. This is all entertainment. And what entertainment this is.

• Dan S

  
  A superb, engrossing story concerning the founding of Facebook and how its creator was a unique, frustrated individual whose out-of-control ego helped establish one of the most important tools in today's society. The combination of David Fincher's feel for setting and… More
  A superb, engrossing story concerning the founding of Facebook and how its creator was a unique, frustrated individual whose out-of-control ego helped establish one of the most important tools in today's society. The combination of David Fincher's feel for setting and characters combined with Aaron Sorkin's dark, sometimes funny script is simply golden. Eisenberg absolutely nails his character down - he really should get considered for a Best Actor nomination since he embodies Zuckerberg so well. Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake are also outstanding in supporting parts. This is a just an phenomenal view on revenge, betrayal, and greed, and how all those can be masked by one's desire for "fairness". The "Rashomon"-esque backdrop for this entire thing is also just a wonderful decision by Sorkin as well. After some thinking and re-watching of this film, I feel it is a 4-star film with very few faults, and one that needs to be seen just for the importance of Facebook on society today.

• KJ P

  
  David Fincher's The Social Network is easily the best film of 2010, and without question, definitely is an arguable favourite film of all time. Never in the past decade, nor throughout film history, have I seen an entire cast be oscar worthy, without having a scene where a… More
  David Fincher's The Social Network is easily the best film of 2010, and without question, definitely is an arguable favourite film of all time. Never in the past decade, nor throughout film history, have I seen an entire cast be oscar worthy, without having a scene where a character shows up that I hate. I love every way that they were able to assemble the story so perfectly, adding breathtaking cinematography, brilliant visual style, a soundtrack that you will easily get lost in, and the hype of the century being brought to the big screen. It's a true story and the facts are all presented with honour here, and David Fincher should be proud of himself for making such a brilliant masterpiece! Words can not describe how much I am in love with "The Social Network," it is the second best film of all time, and I really do not care who is willing to argue that!

• paul s

  
  It is easy to get down on a highly hyped film, just as so many smug writers trashed Avatar for its non original script, totally ignoring the artistry of filmmaking in order to (at least in their own minds) place themselves above the rabble. So here comes The Social Network, which, at… More
  It is easy to get down on a highly hyped film, just as so many smug writers trashed Avatar for its non original script, totally ignoring the artistry of filmmaking in order to (at least in their own minds) place themselves above the rabble. So here comes The Social Network, which, at least in part is about that very thing. Through this brilliantly scripted film you see that Zuckerberg, the "creator" of Facebook, created it more as a "look at me, ain't I brilliant" statement then anything else. He knew he was the genius in the room and it frankly irked him that the tried and true Harvard establishment wasn't going to give him his recognition, based mainly on his social status, which in turn has much to do with familial wealth. Several times in the film he states that it isn't about money; he didn't want to cash in and feared that allowing advertising on the site would make his brainchild "not cool" - which apparently was all that mattered to him. The character portrayal of Zuckerberg could carry a film all by itself, as this smart kid, who yearned so much to be in with the in crowd, was so caustic in his behavior as to sabotage any true relationships; almost as if he was daring others to accept him at his worst. Jesse Eisenberg is fantastic as Zuckerberg - sullen and withdrawn and filled with a high degree of anger - one who doesn't suffer fools, and yet, deep down, wants their acceptance - making for one very conflicted billionaire. Aaron Sorkin's screenplay, based on a biographical book about the events surrounding the launch and following lawsuits swirling around Facebook, is full of wonderful dialog and insight into this new generation. Using the lawsuits as an anchor to the story as it weaves back and forth in telling the tale; Director David Fincher keeps a firm hand on the pace - evenly keeping the tale moving while switching focus from Zuckerberg to his partner Eduardo and then Sean Parker (the "entrepreneur" and creator of Napster). The only negative I really have is that once Zuckerberg moves to California, he seems to get relegated to the back of the story, only to come back into focus at film's end, with an uneasy scene that portrays him as a confused kid who only regrets the unfortunate incident that started the whole maelstrom. Sorkin throws plenty of commentary into this film, from lines that point out the anonymous aspect of the internet (where angry people hide in the dark), to the rebellion against the establishment (the scene with the Harvard Dean while superfluous to the story, is very telling... pompous ass!). This railing against the machine is furthered when Parker (in a surprisingly good performance by Timberlake), tells Zuckerberg to intentionally screw with a firm that had pissed him off. Ironically, here we are almost two years later and the same sentiment is at the core of the Occupy Wall Street movement. People are just sick and tired of the status quo - and with this look inside the "higher learning" higharchy, you can easily see why. Back to the film - I have to give credit... the attention to detail, especially the Palo Alto neighborhood, replete with Eichler homes (you have to be a native to understand those post WWII homes - a fine example of the suburban sub-division. Eichler was the builder, and through his 4-5 home plans, he created a style which is easily identifiable). It is a further testimonial that some of these 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 60 plus year old ranch style homes are still selling for close to 500k. Sillycon Valley indeed! I'd like to conclude that, in spite of all the hype, I was eventually swayed by the script and direction, although after that first brilliant break up scene I was starting to wonder what the fuss was all about. But once the groundwork was laid, the characters came into focus and the tale became all the more compelling - even if you couldn't really root for any of them.

• Joe M

  
  So the guy who actually does all the work is the villain?

• Joseph B

  
  Best flick of 2010

• Brad W

  
  The Social Network is not only one of the best films of 2010, its one of the greatest films ever made, and is my 5th favorite film of all time. Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is a nerdy and non social geek who goes to Harvard University. After Mark is dumped by his girlfriend, he… More
  The Social Network is not only one of the best films of 2010, its one of the greatest films ever made, and is my 5th favorite film of all time. Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is a nerdy and non social geek who goes to Harvard University. After Mark is dumped by his girlfriend, he goes to his dorm to blog bad stuff about her. In the process he makes a website that compares girls to other girls, he doies it using his best friend Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield), and it is so popular it crashes the Harvard server. Mark is put on Academic probation for it, and his website is put in the Crimson newspaper, and is caught by the attention of the Winklevoss twins (Josh pence, Armie Hammer) ad their friend Divya (Max Minghella). They go to Mark, and ask him to help them make a social website where friends can talk and share stuff online, Mark accepts, but then goes to Eduardo and tells him he is going to make his own website and take their concept, he then ignores the Winklevosses for many months while Mark and Eduardo make a website they call the Facebook. When Mark launches his website he gains fame on campus, but his dream of joining the finals clubs is still not found, but then Eduardo is punched by the Pheonix, which means a clubs has asked Eduado to join, but is a many step process, and Mark becomes secretly jealous of him. The Winklevosses and Divya start seeing Marks fame grow and they grow more and more jealous of him, leading them to wonder if they should sue or not. Marks fame of Facebook then grows the attention of the inventor of Napster, Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake), and when Mark, Eduardo, and Eduardo's girlfriend Christy (Brenda Song) have dinner with him, Mark instantly thinks the guy is genius because of all his great ideas, but Eduardo is skeptical if this guy is a good move for their company. This journey to Mark Zuckerbergs fame will grow into a world none of them could have ever imagined. Let me first off say this is the 2nd best film of 2010 (behind Inception), the journey Mark makes from geek at Harvard to one of the bigest people in the world is astonishing, and the themes of the film are also great like how Facebook is a weapon that can destroy a person if it is used badly, and how it can not only ruin are lives, but something as popular as that is sure to cause tension even for the creator himself, and David Fincher was able to realize that perfectly. The acting is also an amazing part of the movie, every actor in the film was amazing, but the trio, Jesse, Andrew, and Justin, were the best, and I truly think Jesse Eisenberg deserved the Oscar just as much as Colin Firth. The techno score is so incredible and well made its hard to not just close your eyes and listen to darkness in the music and how it just fits the movie perfectly. David Fincher has never done amovie like this, and in my opinion, after Se7en, after Fight Club, after Benjamin Button, after everything he has created, this one film is his greatest masterpiece and although I love all his work, I truly love this one the most and its in my Top 5 Favorite Movies for sure. Not only was The Social Network a work of shere genius, it is one of my favorite films ever, and The Social Network is much more than Mark Zuckerberg, Harvard, Lawsuits, or even Facebook itself, this movie is about life and how one simple nerdy teen changed the lives of everyone of this planet, and how it not only affected our lives, but his.

• Cynthia S

  
  Extremely well done, and very, very interesting. I just love biographical dramas, and this is one of the really good ones. I put off watching this for a long time, because I am not really much of a Facebook person. However, even with that in mind, I found this absolutely enthralling.… More
  Extremely well done, and very, very interesting. I just love biographical dramas, and this is one of the really good ones. I put off watching this for a long time, because I am not really much of a Facebook person. However, even with that in mind, I found this absolutely enthralling. Kudos to all involved!

• Adam K

  
  When this film first came out I couldn't see what all the fuss was about. I couldn't understand how a film about facebook could be so successful and how if 'The King's Speech' hadn't been along this film probably would have won best picture at the Oscars.… More
  When this film first came out I couldn't see what all the fuss was about. I couldn't understand how a film about facebook could be so successful and how if 'The King's Speech' hadn't been along this film probably would have won best picture at the Oscars. Well I stand somewhat corrected. David Fincher has produced a picture that takes a at first what seems a boring storyline and turned it into an emotional look into the tale of the creation of this site. But's it's not that, that makes this film what it is, it's the characters lives changing and moulding around this website as our main character Mark Zuckerberg played excellently by Jesse Eisenberg becomes obsessive over this website. Eisenberg's and the rest of the cast's acting is first class, perhaps only Justin Timberlake's poor acting letting the film down at times. Interesting camera angles and a fantastic script make this a must see. One of the best films of 2010 and one of Fincher's, possibly his best. **** 4 Star

• Bently L

  
  Where do people go to post pictures, videos, and status updates about their social life? Facebook. Probably the most popular sie right now. Before Facebook became a worldwide phenomenon, it was little website for Harvard students to communicate with thier buddies and was invented by a… More
  Where do people go to post pictures, videos, and status updates about their social life? Facebook. Probably the most popular sie right now. Before Facebook became a worldwide phenomenon, it was little website for Harvard students to communicate with thier buddies and was invented by a little computer nerd named Mark Zuckerburg. Wait, no! The Winklevoss brothers invented it. Who did? Let the suing begin! And thats what the whole film is. The suing issues involved while making Facebook. Plus, where the idea came from which is pretty impressive and well done from David Fincher. The whole main film just has Mark, Eduardo, and he Winklevoss' planning a sue while flashbacks tell how the problem came to be. The Social Network was a very well made and produced picture. David Fincher's direction and Trent Razor's original score add a lot of life into the film. Plus, Alan Sorkin's script is just sharp and to the point. Not to mention the sharp dialogue as well. Fincher's style ands lighting used seems to have this chemistry. In other words, they work fantastically. What I seem to enjoy the most from the film were the brillinat performances. Jesse Eisenberg is just great as Mark Zuckerburg. From what I've heard, the real Mar Zuckerburg was not pleased with the way he was portrayed. I mean the way Eisenberg portrays him makes the guy who invented the current most popular website look like a jerk. I changed the way I looked at Facebook afterwards. Andrew Garfiled was great as Eduardo, Mark's friend. He is a great actor but not cut out for the role of Spider-Man. Justin Timberlake was a great choice for Sean Parker, founder of Napster. I really enjoyed him. Armie Hammer as both of the Winklevoss' was perfect! There were no bad actors in the film. The Social Network is an easy film to rewiew in my opinion. You just have to go over the direction, score, scripting, and performance. All of those are brilliantly done. The film's final scene is destined to become a classic as well as the first scene. I must say, I didn't love the movie like many people. This is not something I would watch over and over again. Plus, the Tomatometer treats the film as if it was Pulp Fiction. Great film but not excellent in the my opinion. If you want to know how Facebook came about and why it is so popular, check out The Social Network. It was very memorable and did not dissapoint me. I reccomend it. Best Picutre? Not really. I'd be surprised if it won although I thought The King's Speech deserved it. I also thought it was a better film. Okay, I'm done. This was a very good film and almost as close as good as King's Speech. I'll give them the same rating. I just don't get all worked up about biopics. "They don't want you. They want your idea." Pixar will remake the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AO-CklXRiU

• Lafe F

  
  It felt long, but it was interesting and good. Jesse Eisenberg didn't show much emotion as the super intelligent geek Facebook programmer Zuckerberg; I didn't connect with his character or think it was worth an Oscar nomination. The two lawsuits were a bit confusing and… More
  It felt long, but it was interesting and good. Jesse Eisenberg didn't show much emotion as the super intelligent geek Facebook programmer Zuckerberg; I didn't connect with his character or think it was worth an Oscar nomination. The two lawsuits were a bit confusing and tedious at first, but went into flashback mode often enough to keep things moving. The scenes were dark and slightly artistically tinted, as many movies are these days, so everyday scenes appeared like something out of The Matrix. I was enraged, as the best friend Eduardo (Andrew Garfield) would've been, when things developed as they did. Justin Timberlake was great fun to watch as the Napster genius. Overall, an interesting movie that shows how our Facebook began, but I wouldn't watch it again.

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