The Social Network

Name: The Social Network
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Comedy
Released: October 1, 2010
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 95
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: October 1, 2010 | PG-13

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake

Summary: On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) 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 soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) 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 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. [Columbia Pictures]… Expand

Director: David Fincher

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 120 min

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David Denby

Brilliantly entertaining and emotionally wrenching. Read full review

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Boxoffice Magazine Pete Hammond

With a thieves den of borderline-Shakespearian characters, a wickedly literate screenplay, potent direction by David Fincher, an exceptional ensemble cast and subject matter that speaks to a generation and well beyond, The Social Network is mesmerizing. Read full review

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Claudia Puig

The film owes much of its success to the inspired pairing of Fincher and Sorkin. Read full review

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Joe Neumaier

A work deeper than its nickname, "The Facebook Movie," hints at - coils around your brain. Weeks after seeing it, moments from it will haunt you. Read full review

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Roger Moore

The performances, direction and writing of one of the best pictures of 2010 make this Social Network every bit as addictive, and a little chilling as well. Read full review

Andrew O'Hehir

All I can say about Timberlake's performance as the thoroughly odious, desperately seductive, textbook-case metrosexual Parker is that he brings so much reptilian fun that he unbalances the movie, almost fatally. Read full review

David Edelstein

It's an entertainingly cynical small movie. Aaron Sorkin's dialogue tumbles out so fast it's as if the characters want their brains to keep pace with their processors; they talk like they keyboard, like Fincher directs, with no time for niceties. Read full review

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matthewkrand

Oct 1, 2010

"The Social Network" was so good I don't even know where to begin. I can't, for the life of me, think of another film in recent years that's left me so wholeheartedly satisfied by the time the credits started rolling. This is some amazing, amazing stuff we've got here folks: don't miss it"The Social Network" was so good I don't even know where to begin. I can't, for the life of me, think of another film in recent years that's left me so wholeheartedly satisfied by the time the credits started rolling. This is some amazing, amazing stuff we've got here folks: don't miss it for the world.… Expand

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gert777

Mar 5, 2016

This is one of the very few movies that I would grant a 10 rating to. The Social Network is a masterpiece, with superb writing and incredibly flawed but compelling characters. Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher do an amazing job of turning a fairly uneventful real story into an incredible drama.This is one of the very few movies that I would grant a 10 rating to. The Social Network is a masterpiece, with superb writing and incredibly flawed but compelling characters. Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher do an amazing job of turning a fairly uneventful real story into an incredible drama. The soundtrack is phenomenal, creating a darkness and tension overlaid with sadness. One of my favorite aspects of the movie is that it creates essentially no "likeable" characters in the traditional sense. All of them are either arrogant, or self absorbed, or simply rude. Even Eduardo, who is perhaps the most redeemable character in the film, acts childish at times and is overly cruel to Mark. This element of the film reflects real life, especially in an environment like Harvard, where everyone is brilliant but kindness is harder to come by. Everyone in the film is flawed, creating a movie where you aren't allowed to simply be distracted by a charming and lovable character, and instead must focus on the writing, the direction, and the acting, all of which are top of the line. This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I think it will remain that way for a long time.… Expand

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Julver

Dec 15, 2010

The Social Network is a masterpiece, it's the Citizen Kane of 2st century. The film has dialogues so intelligent and deep, actors are perfect in their roles. Perfect Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography and Edition.

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Man2Env

Oct 25, 2010

This a great movie. The only problem is that you have to have a very good knowing of the internet to really understand this movie. Also the humor is a bit dry ,nut overall for those that want an inspirational movie look know farther than The Social Network.

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bfoore90

May 24, 2020

The Social Network is an enthralling piece of film-making that perfectly captures the twisted genius of David Fincher. Only Fincher could construct a film about a Harvard student (played brilliantly by Jesse Eisenberg) screwing over his friends and colleagues to eventually sit atop of theThe Social Network is an enthralling piece of film-making that perfectly captures the twisted genius of David Fincher. Only Fincher could construct a film about a Harvard student (played brilliantly by Jesse Eisenberg) screwing over his friends and colleagues to eventually sit atop of the biggest social media empire in the world.… Expand

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Msrysnnob

Feb 24, 2011

I had heard so many different things about this movie I had no real expectations going in..but after seeing it, I have to say I am still not sure how I feel about it. Yes, it is a good drama about the founding of Facebook, but what is more important is what it says about today's culture ofI had heard so many different things about this movie I had no real expectations going in..but after seeing it, I have to say I am still not sure how I feel about it. Yes, it is a good drama about the founding of Facebook, but what is more important is what it says about today's culture of narcissism and self importance in our youth and that scares me. I immediately recognized Aaron Sorkin's writing style based on years of watching West Wing. It is the same here, very fast, witty at times, and with Fincher's direction the movie moves along at breakneck speed. Those things don't make a best picture nominee in my mind. I didn't care for Jesse Eisenberg's portrayal of Mark Zuckerbery, but not knowing the man, it might be spot on. He has the least dialogue of all and we are supposed to understand what he is thinking by the blank expression on his face through most of the movie. I did like Andrew Garfield's portrayal of co founder Eduardo Saverin and thought he did the best job in the film. The soundtrack annoyed me, sometimes so loud I couldn't hear what the cast was saying. I hope this film isn't a true representation of what really occurred, because if so, Mark Zuckerberg is one neurotic young man..It left me with too many questions at the end.… Expand

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Robert_scott

Sep 12, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mark Zuckerberg was a teenager when his father spent thousands of dollars on a private tutor to learn coding. He is not special or a prodigy, he was born on 3rd base, but talks like he is self made. This is never addressed in the film, but anyone could be him if they had rich parents and an ability to steal other people’s ideas with relative impunity. I don’t know if it’s Jesse Eisenberg or the character but this movie is nearly unwatchable. “Must see” I really don’t know what movie these people were watching or how it received all the acclaim it has. The characters are mostly shallow, the situations seem like they were dreamed up by middle school children imagining what going to Harvard must be like. The pretend intellect is painful to watch. I loved the west wing and was expecting something as good, I got this movie instead. It was hyped beyond belief, to a point it was extremely disappointing. Mark Zuckerberg is not a genius he is a spoiled rich man child and this movie is all about that. Its like watching a cyborg try to relate to humanity and it’s torturous at best. He constantly does things that are wrong, and only benefits from being a morally bankrupt person. To this day, he is a man child and an evil human being, because he has never faced a real consequence or actually worked for anything in his life. He is a thief and watching someone steal for hours is only fun when you are watching Oliver. I will say Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake surprised me. They brought the only real acting to the movie, but couldn’t save it. I was so excited for this movie, I didn’t see it when it first came out but wanted to. Now, I wish I hadn’t because I imagined a much better and more interesting film in my mind.… Expand

0 of 3 users found this helpful03

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