The Social Network
2010 Directed by David Fincher
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You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies.
On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room as a small site among friends soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications.
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Have you ever watched a film, loved the ever loving Hell out of it for God knows how long, don't watch it for a long time, then all that love starts rushing back the moment you do?
That's what happened with this rewatch.
I haven't seen The Social Network in I don't know how long. I forgot just how much I loved it and how amazing it truly is. When it first came out, I remember watching it over and over again. Now I think of it, there was actually a point where it was my #1 favorite film of all time. I wouldn't be surprised if it makes it's way into that spot soon.
When this came out, everyone…
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"You write your snide bullshit from a dark room because that's what the angry do nowadays."
This has David Fincher directing and Aaron Sorkin writing the script. On paper, there is absolutely nothing that could have gone wrong with this film.
And nothing did.
Seriously, there really is not much wrong with this film at all. As mentioned, the direction and script are both amazing, there's some great acting - with the highlight for me being Andrew Garfield's Eduardo Saverin. Then you've got Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg holding the whole film together brilliantly. Add in a fantastic soundtrack as well, and you really cannot go wrong with this film.Also, that rowing scene is just amazing as well. Trust me on that.
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When I first heard about this film I thought to myself there's is no way a film about Facebook will be entertaining. Even knowing David Fincher was directing I still doubted it would be good.
Well Son of a bitch was I wrong! I couldn't believe how entertaining and interesting this all was loosely based on the facts or not Fincher really accomplished something here. He made a film about Facebook and made it one of the best films of 2010.
The casting is excellent because everyone fits their role nicely and the leads give very strong performances. A lot of the scenes are made somehow more interesting due to the terrific score courtesy of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.…
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This was a film I had absolutely no interest in watching. The prospect of watching the life story of a geek millionaire did not seem that appealing, especially because I already knew most of it. The slightest hint of interest was present because of one Mr. Fincher, whom I am a big fan of, but still I wasn't really planning on watching this. When I saw the opening credits in a sneak preview two years ago I actually considered getting up and walking away.
I am very glad I didn't.
I was enthralled for its entire running time. The tone is set by the opening dialogue, it displays a level of intelligence that this type of film sorely needs. There…
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In many ways The Social Network feels like a natural successor to Wall Street (probably more so than the recent sequel did) and is the most interesting and cutting teen movie you are likely to see. The opening sets the tone beautifully, not only Zuckerberg's intelligence, Aspergers-like lack of social functions but also his utter desire to be 'in'. Whether this is an accurate portrayal of him and the rest of the people is almost irrelevant but it is a film very much for and of our times without ever being patronising or too broad in scope. I admire Sorkin as a writer but his scripts have often been just that - words on a page read by actors. Finally,…
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Mark Zuckerberg: I'm not a bad guy.
Marylin Delpy: I know that. When there's emotional testimony, I assume that 85% of it is exaggeration.
Mark Zuckerberg: And the other fifteen?
Marylin Delpy: Perjury. Creation myths need a Devil.To me this film is perfection, but those that dislike seem to have an issue about its accuracy. This quote is almost the perfect response, as if Sorkin expected a tiny backlash and decided to give them the finger. He is a story-teller, why can't he exaggerate the truth in order for a better story?
I'll just leave it at that.
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Who would have thought that a movie about a website would be so fascinating?
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I still think this should have won the Oscar for Best Picture. Certainly it is a better and more important film than The King's Speech. As for how accurate it is, I don't really care. If you want history, read wikipedia.
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One of my favorite films of the past 5 years. Trent Reznor + David Fincher = Match Made in Heaven.
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I had no interest in seeing this movie, but a friend of mine kept telling me to see it. Looking further into it, I was intrigued by the idea of such a boring premise as the founding of facebook being put into the hands of David Fincher with music by Trent Reznor. So I watched it, and I was pleasantly surprised by how absolutely entertaining and engaging the movie turned out to be. Jesse Eisenberg also did a fabulous performance. I don't need to ever see this movie again, but it was a very pleasant surprise.
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"You write your snide bullshit from a dark room because that's what the angry do nowadays."
This has David Fincher directing and Aaron Sorkin writing the script. On paper, there is absolutely nothing that could have gone wrong with this film.
And nothing did.
Seriously, there really is not much wrong with this film at all. As mentioned, the direction and script are both amazing, there's some great acting - with the highlight for me being Andrew Garfield's Eduardo Saverin. Then you've got Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg holding the whole film together brilliantly. Add in a fantastic soundtrack as well, and you really cannot go wrong with this film.Also, that rowing scene is just amazing as well. Trust me on that.
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You know, the first time I watched this I thought it was pretty interesting. Facebook had so many legal problems and I didn't even know they happened. It's not your average process of making a website and there has to be if you own a multi-billion dollar company. You also forget the Jesse Eisenberg is portraying a real life asshole. Mark Zuckerberg can be so creepy.
I had no idea David Fincher directed the The Social Network until a few days ago so I came upon it in a different light having seen Se7en, Fight Club, Zodiac and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo since the first time I saw The Social Network back in 2010 I think. I really think it's a clever film.
I only wish I knew about Stocks and percentages to understand what was actually going on.
Also hats off to Armie Hammer for playing both the annoying Winklevoss twins.
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Jesse Eisenberg always looks bewildered.
This is brilliantly put together and it's got a great story which I hope is actually how it happened.
Every David Fincher film I've seen so far has been no less than amazing. I look forward to seeing more. -
The Social Network wasn't a boring film to watch but it wasn't the most enjoyable - to be honest it's a film about Facebook so I wasn't expecting to be glued to the screen. The film was generally well cast but the only character that stood out to me was Edwardo (but maybe I'm slightly biased as a Godfield fan). I think it's a pretty good film however I don't understand why everyone loves it; three oscars, seriously?
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I think I liked it even more second time round.