The Social Network
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: October 1, 2010
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grandpajoe6191Sep 28, 2011
Although the movie starts as where you would expect and end as you would expect, David Fincher's "The Social Network" is heart warm and powerful, a perfect combination of Aaron Sorkin's witty script and David Fincher's smart direction. AndAlthough the movie starts as where you would expect and end as you would expect, David Fincher's "The Social Network" is heart warm and powerful, a perfect combination of Aaron Sorkin's witty script and David Fincher's smart direction. And yes, it is one of Oscar winning movies of the year.… Expand
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bram29Jan 7, 2013
the social network scores instant points by being a movie about nerds who conquer the world by being smarter than everyone. and that's what this movie is all about. it's trying to succeed where scott pilgrim failed, and that is the fact thatthe social network scores instant points by being a movie about nerds who conquer the world by being smarter than everyone. and that's what this movie is all about. it's trying to succeed where scott pilgrim failed, and that is the fact that there is simply not enough for normal-brained humans to see. but this movie immediately throws it in their faces that that what they consider to be probably the least nerdy thing of all is in fact the product of a mind of a very huge nerd. as you'll no doubt have guessed by now, i myself also conform to this subculture, and this how i like to see the world: run by competent nerds.… Expand
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AndremaxJul 10, 2018
It's interesting how this film sends to watcher a view more in tune with the reality about Social Network's origin. Nothing of cliché romanticize about the history, strained scenes or character's irrealistic romantization. Nothing in thisIt's interesting how this film sends to watcher a view more in tune with the reality about Social Network's origin. Nothing of cliché romanticize about the history, strained scenes or character's irrealistic romantization. Nothing in this picture is amazing, epic or something like that, but still got a convincent story.… Expand
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craneo98Mar 6, 2014
The Social Network is the adapted history of Facebook, and its a really great adapted movie, the bet part for me was the screenplay because all the challenges it meant. The direction by David Fincher was a really great work. The performancesThe Social Network is the adapted history of Facebook, and its a really great adapted movie, the bet part for me was the screenplay because all the challenges it meant. The direction by David Fincher was a really great work. The performances by the actors are in fact really good, mainly the performance of Jesse Einsberg. The Social Network is a really good movie, and if you have not seen it, well take some pop corns a see it now!… Expand
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ydnar4Mar 7, 2015
The Social Network provides a lot of insight into the creation and uprising of Facebook, a website that has become a huge part of the daily lives of almost anyone in North America. The movie is filmed beautifully and despite a generally youngThe Social Network provides a lot of insight into the creation and uprising of Facebook, a website that has become a huge part of the daily lives of almost anyone in North America. The movie is filmed beautifully and despite a generally young cast it manages to impress. Andrew Garfield was the character that impressed me the most from the crew because it seems like Jesse Eisenberg is playing the sarcastic nerd that he has played in Zombieland and Now You See Me. There is a lot of conflict in the film that I was completely unaware of before watching it, although it seems as though it may have been somewhat fabricated as some of the portrayed people have said. There is also a lot of points in the film where you feel that the cast are talking over you with computer and business language, but I was able to put that aside and generally enjoy the film.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015
Website development as a blood sport - that's what it comes down to. The Social Network shows that, when pet projects are at issue, nerds can get as nasty and dirty as the most skilled backstabbers and double-dealers. The film, which is aWebsite development as a blood sport - that's what it comes down to. The Social Network shows that, when pet projects are at issue, nerds can get as nasty and dirty as the most skilled backstabbers and double-dealers. The film, which is a joint product of respected director David Fincher and equally respected screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, accomplishes its multiple goals: create a gallery of fascinating, fully realized characters; chronicle key events in the development and growth of today's most influential social networking site, Facebook; and explore the blurred lines that exist in the amorphous on-line environment where concepts like intellectual property are involved. The Social Network is rich with food for thought but the reason it captures the viewer's interest for more than two hours is because its story of friendship and betrayal is as old as traditional society and is presented with tremendous skill. You don't have to be a Facebook member (I am not) to enjoy what this movie is offering.

The source material for The Social Network is Ben Mezrich's The Accidental Billionaires. There are two notable things about the book, which is allegedly the distillation of countless interviews put into narrative form. The first is that Mezrich's primary source is Eduardo Saverin, so it is understandable that events are slanted toward his point-of-view (a fact brought out publicly by Mark Zuckerberg, who refused to cooperate with Mezrich). The second is that the acknowledgments mention Scott Rudin (one of The Social Network's producers), Kevin Spacey (an executive producer), and Sorkin, perhaps indicating that a movie deal was in the works before the book was published. That's how hot this property was deemed to be - the bigger Facebook became, the more intense the interest in the story of the men who created it and the controversy surrounding its birth.

The Social Network is structured as a series of flashbacks provided to illustrate testimony being given in depositions for two separate trials in which Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) was involved during the second half of the 2000s. Although the movie occasionally returns to the legal proceedings set in or around 2005, most of it is a fairly straightforward chronology of events that spanned the period from October 2003 through September 2005.

Eisenberg, one of those young actors who has existed just below the radar for several years now (he was the lead in both Zombieland and Adventureland, not to be confused with one another), deserves an Oscar for this dead-on portrayal of a temperamental genius. The role is ripe for caricature, but Eisenberg humanizes his character. Zuckerberg, whose recent media appearances have made him easy to dislike, is brought to life with sympathy and even-handedness. The Social Network does not shy away from the damage he has done to others, but it resists representing its protagonist as some sort of technological anti-Christ. Credit for this should be equally divided among the trio of Eisenberg, Fincher, and Sorkin.

Much will be written about whether The Social Network is unfair to the real Mark Zuckerberg, but that seems to me to be a red herring. This is a narrative feature based on a true story, not a documentary, so expectations of real-world veracity should be taken with a grain of salt. The character of Mark Zuckerberg as represented by Sorkin and Fincher is fascinating and his journey is compelling, involving as it does so many aspects of the electronic era human experience: friendship, obsession, big ideas, betrayal, and lots of money. This is the 2010 Oscar season's first drama to live up to the hype and expectations associated with it.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 4, 2016
Compared to the movie's tagline, you don't get a good user score without rolling in the negative ratings. The Social Network is genius taking to an all new level.
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SrPepeJan 2, 2020
Social Network es posiblemente la película que mejor representa la década de los 10s, me parece muy importante e interesante conocer la historia de uno de los genios de la época.
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damecarnelianMay 10, 2016
As a film, The Social Network is well-made. No doubts there. As a biography (or, more accurately, an adaptation of a book written about the journey of the titular social network), all I can say is that creative license certainly serves to addAs a film, The Social Network is well-made. No doubts there. As a biography (or, more accurately, an adaptation of a book written about the journey of the titular social network), all I can say is that creative license certainly serves to add drama. If you're looking for good direction, strong acting and tight editing with a nifty score thrown in, you're sure to find it here. Keep in mind, though, that it's not for everyone.… Expand
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MasterRileyJun 22, 2019
The Social Network is a really interesting film about Mark Zuckerberg and his creation of Facebook. It delves into his backstory; including where he got the ideas for Facebook, what his relationships with his friends and business partnersThe Social Network is a really interesting film about Mark Zuckerberg and his creation of Facebook. It delves into his backstory; including where he got the ideas for Facebook, what his relationships with his friends and business partners were like, and how he turned a single idea into a billion dollar company.… Expand
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smuroseAug 11, 2020
Pretty good movie explaining the creation and rise of Zuckerberg and Facebook. Definitely highlights the privileged mindset of affluent white America and their greed.
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ErikTheCriticOct 16, 2018
Thoroughly engaging and riveting, solidly acted and flawlessly scripted, "The Social Network" is an extraordinary film that offers us an insightful look at the social media we all use and love.
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togobogoJan 31, 2023
like wow this is so not realistic its amazing how wrong this show was bruh 8/4
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RobwinzApr 19, 2020
Brilliant movie, which shows the struggles which the Chad himself Mark Zuckerberg had while he was starting up his business which is known as Facebook. Also, there's a brilliant performance from the man himself Andrew Garfield from start to finish.
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AndrewHordMay 29, 2020
Interesting work by David Fincher.It has great narrative and attracts watchers by well-made characters.The main character was played very skilfully.
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MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020
A brilliantly crafted film with dialogue beautifully crafted by Sorkin. Yet, I just cannot quite put it up there with the true greats - and I'm not sure why.
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MrPajamasSep 9, 2020
The social network tells the story of the now most famous Mark Zuckerberg. The film is really brilliantly shot and showed perhaps everything it should have to know how Facebook came into being. I probably won't say anything more about that.The social network tells the story of the now most famous Mark Zuckerberg. The film is really brilliantly shot and showed perhaps everything it should have to know how Facebook came into being. I probably won't say anything more about that. This is just an absolute gem, and if you use social networks at least a little, you should give this film a chance.… Expand
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geewahJan 11, 2021
Was unsure of how a movie about Zuckerberg and Facebook would turn out, but this sharp, well written and directed movie does a great job.
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
This fun and vibrant film is all about its dialogues, so we gotta thank Aaron Sorkin for that one.
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aesthetryFeb 12, 2021
"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.
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KJ_20Mar 21, 2022
"The Social Network" shows the beginning and boom of Social Media, through Facebook. Moreover, it's a real-life story on greed, ambition, fame and most importantly friendship.
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busrakrlNov 28, 2022
All I can say about the movie is simply awesome.I wanted to watch this movie for a long time.
I saw some parts of the movie on the internet before watching it.It took my attention a lot. When I looked at the cast and the storyline,I said thatAll I can say about the movie is simply awesome.I wanted to watch this movie for a long time.
I saw some parts of the movie on the internet before watching it.It took my attention a lot. When I looked at the cast and the storyline,I said that I would definitely watch it. To be honest,I didn't expect this much. I thought I would get bored when I saw the movie was two hour. But I didn't realize how two hours passed while I was watching. The script was very well fictionalised.The performances of the actors are amazing. Andrew Garfield might be the most handsome actor I have ever seen. Before I watching the movie I thought Eduardo Saverin was bad. After I watched the movie and did some research, I actually found out that Mark Zuckerberg has let his partner down by reduction his shares. Normally, I'm not interested kind of a movie like that but this movie got full marks from me. There are some parts that I don't like but apart from these it was a successful movie.… Expand
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Manucci555Aug 20, 2023
Very jarring and dramatic, and extremely fast in terms of pacing. Overall a very interesting story to witness about the creation of Facebook.
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MarcDoyleOct 4, 2010
It's clearly a good movie, but one of the all-time greats? Not even close. It's probably my favorite Fincher movie, but that doesn't say much because I didn't like Fight Club or Benjamin Button all that much. And Sorkin did better work onIt's clearly a good movie, but one of the all-time greats? Not even close. It's probably my favorite Fincher movie, but that doesn't say much because I didn't like Fight Club or Benjamin Button all that much. And Sorkin did better work on West Wing and a Few Good Men. The story is interesting, but nowhere near techie stories like Sneakers. The Winklevoss brothers are hilarious, Rooney Mara is a revelation, and Mark's best friend (the future "Spider-Man") is terrific. But it didn't come together to make a movie that I felt was amazing when it was over. I remember walking out The Hurt Locker, or Pulp Fiction, or even The Animal Kingdom this year - I had a massive smile on my face and a very "complete" feeling in my heart. This one was simply interesting. The final line delivered by Miss Jones (the a**hole line) didn't seem to have much impact with me. It was all very clever, but not extraordinarily significant in the scheme of things.… Expand
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GavGav96Dec 10, 2010
The dialogue will confuse some and some may even find it boring, but 'The Social Network' has an interesting plot as well as comedy and sophistication that many modern movies seem to lack.
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G-PhoneOct 5, 2010
I give the movie a 7.5 to 8. Seeing all the '10's ' these reviews are from a younger audience than me. It seems from reading the reviews that this is " The Graduate" for the current times. It is not. It is relevant to the times but Face BookI give the movie a 7.5 to 8. Seeing all the '10's ' these reviews are from a younger audience than me. It seems from reading the reviews that this is " The Graduate" for the current times. It is not. It is relevant to the times but Face Book will probably be a memory in a decade. The themes are familiar. The movie was a lot better than I expected. It is well written and paced well. The characters particularly the lead are well cast and acted. There is no deep message here just a fun movie going event. grab some popcorn and enjoy.… Expand
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MarkKammelMay 31, 2011
David Fincher directs a film with wonderful performances. It never lets up, and keeps you at the edge of your seat playing a game of catch up, thanks to scriptwriter, Aaron Sorkin..
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jeanrenoirOct 6, 2010
The Social Network is a good movie, not a great one. A great movie, a 10, is The Lives of Others, Tokyo Story, The Leopard--films like that. That said, a key reason The Social Network is so over-praised, and many viewers and critics are soThe Social Network is a good movie, not a great one. A great movie, a 10, is The Lives of Others, Tokyo Story, The Leopard--films like that. That said, a key reason The Social Network is so over-praised, and many viewers and critics are so thrilled by it, is because so many viewers and critics of the film, critics especially, are bi-coastal Jews who are thrilled by the film's story about a "meritocratic" Jewish "genius" at Harvard who screws the WASP Porcellian aristos, whose club he could no more join than jump over the moon, out of the profits for their own idea by stealing it. It's the ethnic and class politics that make the film over-rated the way Sophie's Choice, a good but not great film too, also was. David Denby in The New Yorker even calls Zuckerberg a "hero." Of what? Moxie? Chutzpah? By that standard, Madoff was a super-hero. At the same time, the film itself seems almost a critical meditative allegory of the way the battle for money and status in America that Jews have had to wage, by hook or by crook, against the once-dominant, anti-Semitic, and exclusionary WASP upper-class has warped some Jews and undermined the moral values of both the Jewish religion and secular Jewish humanism. In fact, Zuckerberg in the film is the most negative image of a Jew in a mainstream American film I can recall. He's an arrogant, creepy, borderline sociopathic jerk, with no evident ethical principles at all. He happily stabs his Jewish only friend in the back right along with the WASPs. He's a sort of Shylock of software, but much less ambiguous morally and humanly than Shakespeare's great creation. He makes Sammy Glick look like nothing. Sorkin and Rudin seem deeply interested in the cost of the Jewish race for wealth and status in Madoff's America. A timely theme indeed, and one that must be especially pertinent for Hollywood insiders like them. For unethical Jews from Madoff to Zuckerberg, America seems to have been closer to Babylon than Jerusalem, and this is a point well worth making in a film like The Social Network. Zuckerberg is a sort of book-end with Dustin Hoffman's breakthrough role for Jews in The Graduate forty five years ago. That Mike Nichols film cheered, and we all cheered with it, as Ben stole Katherine Ross from the Berkeley WASPy golden boy at the Christian altar itself. It was about time that Jews won victories like that in America with hustle and character (vs. the WASP's frat boy entitled vapidity). But instead of presenting a likable Jewish hero at odds with "plastics," The Social Network gives us a total jerk unredeemed by his clumsy geekiness, a thief who seems to personify the cost in corruption of forty years of endless, relentless striving by Jews on the make like Zuckerberg in Madoff's America.… Expand
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Dajbman22Oct 7, 2010
I sense a bit of a Dark Knight effect happening here... The Social Network was a solid, entertaining movie with some great acting and scripting. It is probably one of the best films this year, but that speaks more about the quality of 2010I sense a bit of a Dark Knight effect happening here... The Social Network was a solid, entertaining movie with some great acting and scripting. It is probably one of the best films this year, but that speaks more about the quality of 2010 cinema than this particular film. Hence the 7/10, not the prefect scores going around this circle-jerk. I liked Sorkin's dialogue, and the opening sequence could not have been penned by anyone else, but I felt it was a bit forced (made it a bit harder to emotionally connect with the characters). Honestly, Fincher did not impress me on this film; cinematography was above average and the movie was very clean, but it didn't have that ability to move me that many better-directed films have. I can't put my finger on what was missing, but I know it wasn't quite right. I know a lot of people loved the rowing scene in England, but I honestly found it forced, too removed from the style of the rest of the film, and completely superfluous. It was masterfully and professionally shot and edited, but I feel the choice to do it at all was amateurish (analogous to the pod race scene in Episode 1). I was also irked by the subplots that faded off and just disappeared (like all of Saverin's personal life issues and Zuckerberg's disappearing Asian girlfriend). I also was a bit disappointed that Fincher/Sorkin decided to go with the "it was all for the one who got away" theme/ending, it is clearly added just for dramatic/emotional weight, but it does not deliver on it's intended purpose, it just adds cheese to the film. Other than those specific grievances, this was a great film. I know I focused more on the negative than the positive, but I think every other critic (professional and not) did enough of that for me. The Social Network is a strong, entertaining, emotive, and intellectually stimulating film. It will be remembered. That in mind, I do not see it as the defining film of my generation nor even my generation's Citizen Kane (which I get the feeling is what the filmmakers were attempting to create with this piece).… Expand
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AaronMOct 11, 2010
Overall, an interesting movie. BUT unless you either a) are a computer geek, b) have familiarity with depositions, or c) are just nostalgic for the days when you needed a college email address to even have a Facebook account, you probablyOverall, an interesting movie. BUT unless you either a) are a computer geek, b) have familiarity with depositions, or c) are just nostalgic for the days when you needed a college email address to even have a Facebook account, you probably won't find the movie entertaining. Luckily, I could kinda group myself in 2 out of the 3 catergories, lol.… Expand
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seansshackMar 7, 2011
Interesting film but unfortunately got too wrapped up and hyped up during award season and distracted from the film. Wrote a review here. http://seanryanmovies.blogspot.com/2011/02/social-network-2010-review.html
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JK2010Oct 23, 2010
After being bombarded with trailers and various endorsements, I went into The Social Network with good expectations from what many critics have considered Oscar worthy. First up, the story. There's no point explaining, being that this is aAfter being bombarded with trailers and various endorsements, I went into The Social Network with good expectations from what many critics have considered Oscar worthy. First up, the story. There's no point explaining, being that this is a true story about the creation of Facebook. However, the story-TELLING is what really makes this makes this a masterpiece. This remarkable tale of greed, power and trust is what draws the viewer in and makes them want more. Acting is where it starts to fall flat. As far as I rememeber, there was only one character I found that was actually interesting and likable. Justin Timberlake. The dude seriously needs to do this more often, he portrayed a great example of the everyday **** (unsurprisingly the creator of Napster) and showed lots of energy and personality in him. Everyone else probably had 1% enthusiasm. Overall, a great movie if you can look past its casting flaws.… Expand
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MevansOct 26, 2010
This is a very good movie and i do reccomend that EVERYONE should see at one point in their life but, i found it hard to enjoy because i found the main character, mark zuchenburg, the creator of facebook to be such an unlikeable character!This is a very good movie and i do reccomend that EVERYONE should see at one point in their life but, i found it hard to enjoy because i found the main character, mark zuchenburg, the creator of facebook to be such an unlikeable character! And also i found it to get a bit boring about 3/4 of the way through and had a very abrupt ending. Some humour was injected every now and then by the brothers and mark which was amusing. But despite all the good points of this film which they are many which i havn't bothered to mention, I would not see it twice. It does not have a second appeal that can make certain movies that much better.… Expand
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sody2001Oct 29, 2010
I liked this film, it was good to see where the social networking phenomenon came from. The movie isn't exactly fast paced and is all dialogue, but it's well acted. Jesse Eisenburgh plays pretty much the same character as in Zombieland andI liked this film, it was good to see where the social networking phenomenon came from. The movie isn't exactly fast paced and is all dialogue, but it's well acted. Jesse Eisenburgh plays pretty much the same character as in Zombieland and Adventureland, a geeks awkward character, but it works and he's very very good at what he does. If you can get used to how the film jumps around then I think you would enjoy it. Certainly something I would watch again.… Expand
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Willtest100Nov 2, 2010
Pretty good movie. Saw it with freinds and everyone liked it. Definitely worth seeing and would recommend it. I liked the actors too. It made me feel bad for Eduardo though. He seems to have gotten a rough deal.
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podunk411Nov 22, 2010
I have to agree with some others on here, maybe in comparison to other movies released in 2010, The Social Network shines--but that says more about 2010, than anything. It's a good solid film--not great, just pretty good.
I loved the WestI have to agree with some others on here, maybe in comparison to other movies released in 2010, The Social Network shines--but that says more about 2010, than anything. It's a good solid film--not great, just pretty good.
I loved the West Wing, and this was definitely an extended version of an episode. It did lack something, which is why I don't really think it's a 10 type movie (definitely not monumental except maybe for someone who hasn't seen a lot of movies?)---but it definitely tells a story that grabs you and keeps you there, even if you find the dialogue a little too precious/contrived--and some of the characters a little too over the top (which seems intended). But still, highly recommended given the dredge that's out there.… Expand
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consumerDec 15, 2010
Good film, it explains to you how Facebook was developed although Mark Zuckenberg said it's partly true. The actors did a great job, especially Justin Timberlake playing a **** Napster creator. People who likes Facebook but are not interestedGood film, it explains to you how Facebook was developed although Mark Zuckenberg said it's partly true. The actors did a great job, especially Justin Timberlake playing a **** Napster creator. People who likes Facebook but are not interested in its history should not watch.… Expand
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kormac66Dec 31, 2010
Good but not great. The story itself doesn't really interest me very much. Who cares about these betrayals when even the betrayed walk away with ungodly fortunes? And who really cares about Facebook? That said, Fincher and Sorkin do deliverGood but not great. The story itself doesn't really interest me very much. Who cares about these betrayals when even the betrayed walk away with ungodly fortunes? And who really cares about Facebook? That said, Fincher and Sorkin do deliver the best possible film considering the banal subject-matter. And Eisenberg is quite good.… Expand
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blokJan 24, 2011
Here's another case of hyperventilating award-givers. I saw the movie a day after it won Best Picture, Director and Screenplay at the Golden Globes, and while I tried to be fair I have to admit that I was skeptical. At no point since itsHere's another case of hyperventilating award-givers. I saw the movie a day after it won Best Picture, Director and Screenplay at the Golden Globes, and while I tried to be fair I have to admit that I was skeptical. At no point since its release have I felt very compelled to see it. First, I don't care about Facebook and second, an uber-contemporary story about relatively mundane events that took place five or so years ago just seems like boring subject matter. Only after its appearance on year-end Top 10 lists and its Golden Globes run did my curiosity override my distaste.

The result is an entertaining and frequently funny recounting of the events and lawsuits surrounding Facebook's creation. It's a little too long and very much too Hollywood, but overall it was quite an enjoyable film. Jesse Eisenberg -- who severely annoyed me with his Michael Cera impersonation in "Zombieland" -- was much better here as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and the dialogue was terrific.

But I'm still underwhelmed by the overall product. The fact that screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has admitted fabricating parts of the script in order to make it more interesting not only seems to contradict the entire point of a contemporary historical film, but it also corroborates my initial suspicion that the story was too boring to be made in the first place (major players in the history of Facebook have generally agreed with this opinion). A film cannot succeed on snappy conversations and glib cultural references alone. More confusing is the spate of comments I saw throughout the year-end lists talking about the importance of the movie as a documentation of the modern-day shift/revolution in social communication. I was certainly hoping to see some of this, as the social and moral/ethical implications of Facebook's emergence is a fascinating topic with a bottomless pit of opportunities for engaging exploration. Unfortunately, apart from highlighting the rapid explosion of popularity and the occasional scene-let of coeds emailing the link to their buddies, this theme was largely absent. The characters in the film talked a lot about how everyone wants to "connect" and how big this is going to be, but they spent very little time addressing the "why" of the matter. What explains Facebook's popularity? Why has it apparently filled this void of communication that nobody was aware existed? What does it say about us as a culture that this is the fastest-growing phenomenon since the Ipod? Are there any possible drawbacks? These are the questions that interest me and simultaneously did not seem to interest the filmmakers. Overall, I hoped for more from a director as talented as David Fincher ("The Game," "Se7en," "Fight Club"), but from the trailers and descriptions I didn't necessarily expect more. To be sure, the direction, editing and style are impeccable, and the choice of Trent Reznor to help score the film was a good touch too. I can only partly blame Fincher for the shallowness of the script, but I blame him wholly for not delving more deeply into what could have been a very thought-provoking topic.

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GaltaJan 10, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Actually pretty good. Way better than expected. The concept seems pretty boring and don't seem interesting at all, but the way the movie unfolds is an accomplishment. I can see it would be hard to make this kind of movie.… Expand
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ranbir_flameFeb 17, 2011
The Social Network is a movie on facebook. How can that go wrong? Well, it cant but there are a few areas where this movie falls short. Lets start of with the acting. The acting in this movie is passable. The actors arent given many scenes toThe Social Network is a movie on facebook. How can that go wrong? Well, it cant but there are a few areas where this movie falls short. Lets start of with the acting. The acting in this movie is passable. The actors arent given many scenes to shine but then again this movie is not about the acting, its about facebook. The story well, its true but there are many things that have been tweaked to make the story more movie like. Social Network is overall a better than average movie. A one to five time watch. If youre looking for brilliant performances or awesome storyline then you wont find it here but if you want a movie to see with friends and casually enjoy then its worth a watch.… Expand
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rotkuNov 16, 2011
Regardless of whether the story is an accurate portrayal of who Facebook came about or not this movie is still one of the better films in recent years with a great storyline, solid believable acting and great direction.
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PhoenixeuhouaiNov 29, 2011
Good but not great. It's like a "a bit more" clever american pie movie at the end. Even if the story helps to learn a bit more about Facebook, the line is more about a young adult getting rich.
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TyranianApr 13, 2019
Very impressive film about the Facebook dude, good acting, music and directing.
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ichiroAug 29, 2012
It's an interesting movie, though I wasn't enjoying the movie all the time. It kinda got boring from time to time. But it's a watchable movie and. Eduardo was a good character for me, I didn't like any other characters. That's all I have toIt's an interesting movie, though I wasn't enjoying the movie all the time. It kinda got boring from time to time. But it's a watchable movie and. Eduardo was a good character for me, I didn't like any other characters. That's all I have to say. It's a little above average movie.… Expand
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diogomendesJun 17, 2014
Extremely overrated however, this movie understands the essence of Internet, brings an outstanding cast with an awesome acting and entertains the audience for 2 hours.
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RomanKirbyMar 5, 2016
David Fincher is one of the best directors of all time. This film is one of his weakest but still a fantastic film .
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amheretojudgeMay 15, 2019
Eisenberg and Garfield are slow dancing in this speedily surfed world, no one is streaming live and the highlight is loosing the art of the game.

The Social Network Fincher is dancing. And boy what a dance this is. So flamboyant andEisenberg and Garfield are slow dancing in this speedily surfed world, no one is streaming live and the highlight is loosing the art of the game.

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Fincher is dancing. And boy what a dance this is. So flamboyant and confident in the jibber jabber-ish of the tech world. Yes, this is how it would sound like to others. But this is not narrated by some average writer, Aaron Sorkin, the game changer of the screenplay writing, is in charge of these real life characters. And with director, David Fincher, the time jumps from back and forth to weave out an engaging drama in their tech-y mundane world, that actually thrives on the dorm room, unofficial chats rather than online ones or even the court trials. Your friends are thrown out like some bizarre avant garde idea while creating a website.

The stabbing in the back comes involuntarily and the exhilaration a part of the game, but amidst this game of sacrifice- not of their own but other's, elimination is a way to success, breathes the film, or so it seems on the surface- the romance to make us groove with the momentum of these characters is lacked out by keeping them distant and dry of emotions. Yes, it is practically an apt depiction, but it should have been more unbiased to make us fall for this unknown backstage world.

Staring arrogantly with no empathy in his face, Jesse Eisenberg deserves the respect that he pursues so blindingly in the film. Call me childish, but I was drawn to Andrew Garfield's victimized character. In a virtually statistical world, where there is nothing or no one to actually root for, it is comforting to see Garfield broken and humanized in his porsche black suit. On the other hand, Justin Timberlake comes off disappointing where these major league players are hitting home run after home run, this is the kind of The Social Network Fincher wants you to log into, so give him your password, he is not a fraud.… Expand
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bertboy93Jul 27, 2020
overrated, but still a very solid movie, david fincher did a good job at directing the movie and that ending!!!
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MrScallopsJun 19, 2019
I'm going to admit it: I have never particularly liked Jesse Eisenberg or the way he acts every single one of his characters. The Social Network is obviously no exception to Eisenberg's acting style, but unlike most of his roles, he isI'm going to admit it: I have never particularly liked Jesse Eisenberg or the way he acts every single one of his characters. The Social Network is obviously no exception to Eisenberg's acting style, but unlike most of his roles, he is actually perfectly suited to play Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. His performance, and that of his co-star Andrew Garfield, do much to make this film stand out.

The other thing that helps is, of course, David Fincher's directing. The way the story has been pieced together by the script, the direction and the editing makes the film feel fast paced despite there not being a single action scene in it. There are even times when the movie moves at such speed it becomes a bit difficult to actually grasp things. Real tension is created by shifting the story between the hearing scenes of the present and the things leading up to the hearing in the past. It makes the movie feel almost like a thriller. Other than that, the source material gives little for Fincher to actually do.

Overall, it's a very stylish and polished production with some nice foreshadowing and great dialogue. The music is mostly beautiful, sometimes annoying, and the film features great drama and tension.… Expand
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NiyazzzAug 7, 2019
the film is good, but I think that the ending is not fully disclosed. To understand how it all ended, I had to bark on the Internet. Good movie, suitable for beginner programmers
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iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021
Las actuaciones se llevan como lo mejor de la película, la historia mola, peor no me parece para tanto.
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RekiazFeb 7, 2023
Iba para un 8, pero literalmente te cierran la película con unos textos en donde todos los climax se cierran, y fue decepcionante. Por parte de los actores de Andrew y Jesse, se ve que es otra película con esa personalidad de "soy buena onda"Iba para un 8, pero literalmente te cierran la película con unos textos en donde todos los climax se cierran, y fue decepcionante. Por parte de los actores de Andrew y Jesse, se ve que es otra película con esa personalidad de "soy buena onda" y "soy más inteligente que tú". ¿Qué hace Justin Timberlake aquí xd?… Expand
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aidansangleSep 23, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is fantastic, but it is drawn out much more than necessary. The acting is amazing, the writing is magnificent, but the side-by-side storyline of the legal dispute and the creation is extremely unnecessary and confusing. Not only is it unnecessary and confusing, but it also ruins the way the movie is perceived. The flow of the movie is disrupted by the swapping of time period rather frequently, never allowing a scene to truly blossom and provide genuine entertainment. The only scene that truly seems to stand out is when Eduardo (Andrew Garfield) confronts Mark (Jesse Eisenberg) in the office. For some, this scene is the only reason to watch the movie. The acting is phenomenal, but this movie falls short on several levels. Despite this, this movie is extremely successful and there is certainly a reason to watch it. The rewatch value is nothing crazy, but certainly feasible for movie nerds. Overall, a fantastic movie that started the 2010's biopic kick.… Expand
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LilifNov 17, 2022
I feel like the ending was not enough. I had so many questions about the trial which were not answered so I’m disappointed by that but despite that it was enjoyable to watch. I would recommend it to my friends.
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zehrasogulNov 22, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie talks about;in the turmoil of the creative process ,a fierce struggle ensues over who should be named in this whole Facebook thing ,how it all happened, which is clearly one of the most original ideas of this century.And said Mark Zuckerberg struggled and succeeded.But; with this possible exception of Eduardo, almost all other characters, including Mark ,are cold as ice , selfish and downright soulless.Maybe it looks like a pretty impressive success story, but it certainly contains injustices.… Expand
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lluviancaNov 26, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A film about how Facebook came to be and what went on in its formation.The movie shows the turning small ideas into big ideas, relationships between people and the effects of social media to our lives.Even though the script was rapid and complicated it has understandable fluence, expression.I think don't need to tell about the cast but as you look the names you can see the great actors.They did well in the film.The musics are great too, they helped to take more attention.The scene which Mark was refreshing the page constantly to see the response of the request was unexpected for me.Also I laughed when he tried to run on the snow with sandals.The movie is good and interesting but it was a little bit stressful to me.… Expand
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BKMOct 7, 2010
Fincher and Sorkin's take on the creation of Facebook and the man behind it is cold, lean and ruthless in it's depiction of how narcissism is a driving force for those who achieve the greatest success. The performances are all strong andFincher and Sorkin's take on the creation of Facebook and the man behind it is cold, lean and ruthless in it's depiction of how narcissism is a driving force for those who achieve the greatest success. The performances are all strong and the movie never gives in to any cheap story-telling ploys, but ultimately it is easier to admire than to love.… Expand
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LynJan 15, 2011
I certainly wouldn't call the film amazing. It did succeed in making me feel icky for my participation in Facebook, further enriching the world's most obnoxious billionaire! But my respect for this movie -- in which the acting is good butI certainly wouldn't call the film amazing. It did succeed in making me feel icky for my participation in Facebook, further enriching the world's most obnoxious billionaire! But my respect for this movie -- in which the acting is good but every character is despicable -- was tempered by the Time article I read later about the real Zuckerberg. It seems he's very unlike the computer savant portrayed in the film. Just another chance for Aaron Sorkin to spin his endless snarky dialogue. That said, Jesse Eisenburg is excellent as always, the "twins" were almost as creepy as those Aryan psychopaths in "Funny Games," and Timberlake quite a surprise as the smarmy founder of Napster.… Expand
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TubieOct 7, 2010
This was a very entertaining film and I did not come out regretting I spent my money on the ticket. That being said I think this movie is incredibly overrated. I do not understand what people saw that make them say this is one of the bestThis was a very entertaining film and I did not come out regretting I spent my money on the ticket. That being said I think this movie is incredibly overrated. I do not understand what people saw that make them say this is one of the best movies in recent history, I think that might have to do with how bad most of the current movies have been for a few years. I recommend you skip past the hype and go see it with reasonable expectations and in the end you will find yourself enjoying a "decent" film.… Expand
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BEXOct 6, 2010
Had The Social Network been about something more relevant, say, the anomie engendered by the digital era, it might have warranted its brow-raising critical acclaim. But instead the film tells the rather less interesting but more sensationalHad The Social Network been about something more relevant, say, the anomie engendered by the digital era, it might have warranted its brow-raising critical acclaim. But instead the film tells the rather less interesting but more sensational story of elitist, entitled children squabbling over power and money.

That this unredeeming tale of supersized greed is compelling is a testament to Sorkin's barrage of clever dialogue, so fast-paced that one scarcely has time to reflect on the fact that one is watching a paean to latter-day robber barons.

The film's self-conscious the-geek-shall-inherit-the-earth message is as close as it ever gets to a penetrating social observation, but there's plenty of soap opera serving as a stand-in. Gorgeous groupies and rock-star recklessness are thrown in to distract the viewer, and unfortunately the filmmakers as well, from the fact that there is no there there. The cultural landscape has been forever changed by the economic meltdown of 2008. The very idea that one could make a movie about the most successful entrepreneurs of our time, and not even acknowledge this change is curious, and raises the suspicion that both Sorkin and Fincher are personally invested in the "classless society" myth. That disconnect is the fatal crack in the shiny veneer of this work, and suggests to me for the first time, that Sorkin may have passed his sell-by date.… Expand
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KateMNov 14, 2010
Great movie, but did you really enjoy it? I, for one, will not be watching it again in a hurry, no matter how good it was. The plot and characters were great and the ideas and themes beneath it were very clear, but this a a reasonablyGreat movie, but did you really enjoy it? I, for one, will not be watching it again in a hurry, no matter how good it was. The plot and characters were great and the ideas and themes beneath it were very clear, but this a a reasonably lackluster movie, very little subtlety… Expand
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MasternoOct 30, 2010
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "The Social Network" It is only talking it never is any action in it. i thought this film was like doing it with violence but it was doing it with suing and talking. this movie could been good.… Expand
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Fulchizzle138Nov 10, 2010
Okay so "The Social Network" was a good movie, I don't think there is any arguing over that based on the fact that it was well directed and acted (although Justin Timberlake was kinda sucky). However, my main problem with "The SocialOkay so "The Social Network" was a good movie, I don't think there is any arguing over that based on the fact that it was well directed and acted (although Justin Timberlake was kinda sucky). However, my main problem with "The Social Network" is how much of the story really happened and how much is a hollywood embellishment. Why would I want to watch an fake story about how facebook was started?… Expand
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diluukJan 12, 2011
This was like an unfunny Woody Allen movie. Not that good. The cinematography was OK I guess. There was little that was likable or interesting about any of the characters. Meh.
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El_PlaceboJul 5, 2011
I felt that this movie needs an artist's statement: it certainly makes one feel guilty to be a Facebook user, perhaps that was its intent. At any rate, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being scolded while watching this movie. TheI felt that this movie needs an artist's statement: it certainly makes one feel guilty to be a Facebook user, perhaps that was its intent. At any rate, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being scolded while watching this movie. The delivery was somewhat abrasive, and while it was fascinating to watch the development of the phenomenon at the root of the story, none of the characters interested me at all. Still, a fantastic ending.… Expand
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sinadoomDec 19, 2013
I was quite surprised by this. I was expecting the film to be a massive overexagerration and basically free advertising for Facebook, but the pacing, direction and length were perfect. The acting isn't great but the movie is admittedlyI was quite surprised by this. I was expecting the film to be a massive overexagerration and basically free advertising for Facebook, but the pacing, direction and length were perfect. The acting isn't great but the movie is admittedly entertaining to watch. Sure, there are no fillers and it starts immediately with no intro, but there seemed to be something missing. It felt heavily edited and seemed more like a two hour montage than an epic journey. Nevertheless, The Social Network is a worthy film but is definitely overrated.… Expand
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imthenoobMay 4, 2020
It's well-directed and the cast does a good job but the pacing was fairly inconsistent and often times it felt like we were just watching the same scene over again but in a different setting. The editing of this film was far from perfectIt's well-directed and the cast does a good job but the pacing was fairly inconsistent and often times it felt like we were just watching the same scene over again but in a different setting. The editing of this film was far from perfect considering that it never really feels like we are watching linear plot but more like clips, bits and pieces of everyone's own recollection of events.… Expand
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beingryanjudeAug 31, 2014
One of the most important stories of our time to be told. It's told well, for the most part. However, the film is largely bland. The Social Network should not only be exciting but a riveting look at our journey into the future. I didn't get that.
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MrMovieBuffOct 31, 2015
Perhaps I would have liked this movie, if David Fincher allowed me to get immersed into the main character's journey through being something more. The first two acts of this movie are drawn out and excruciatingly slow paced.

JessePerhaps I would have liked this movie, if David Fincher allowed me to get immersed into the main character's journey through being something more. The first two acts of this movie are drawn out and excruciatingly slow paced.

Jesse Eisenberg plays Facebook creator Mark Zuckerbeg, who attends Harvard University and decides to create an innovative social networking site where people can easily stay in touch. Andrew Garfield plays his closest friend Edwardo who is promised to be in on the business, but their friendship is tested to the extreme as the success of Facebook grows.

I cannot help but feel the only reason this movie is so highly praised is because Facebook is the main subject matter. Anything Facebook related, many teenagers or young adults will flock to see and will find some form of interest in the subject.

The first two acts of the movie, like I said, was frustratingly slow paced, there is nothing of remote interest going on here. Eisenberg and co do fine in their performances (Eisenberg landed an Oscar nomination), but I just found too many of the film's main characters to be cold and unlikeable, unless that's how all Facebook users are...which at times is true.

I cannot think of any real reason as to why this is such a masterpiece of a film, David Fincher is an exceptional filmmaker and Aaron Sorkin is a talented screenwriter, but the film didn't need to drag for as long as it did for the main story to kick in.

There are some good things in this film, but not enough for me to say that it was worth it or a must-see.… Expand
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willietOct 1, 2010
Just saw this offering in a nearly empty theater in Naples, FL - another sign of the age of the population here. Anyway, the dialog is great - especially the opening scene - BUT unfortunately... it...continues - and the reason the dialogJust saw this offering in a nearly empty theater in Naples, FL - another sign of the age of the population here. Anyway, the dialog is great - especially the opening scene - BUT unfortunately... it...continues - and the reason the dialog isn't great after a while is that it GRATES. By the end of the show I was convinced that the hero is nothing better than a high-achieving pain-in-the-Asperger and the great cinematography, directing, acting, realism, etc. was a waste of skills. It's a movie done in by its protagonist.… Expand
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movieheadOct 4, 2010
This movie was interesting, but it wasn't even one tenth as good as "The Town" was. Sorry, but the 9.0 score is over done in my book (I thought it was an average).
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anchoviesOct 20, 2010
Technically well-made but shallow and unsatisfying. Fincher's flashback storytelling didn't make me feel like I was getting different perspectives and narrative layers. Rather, I felt like I was watching an intervention where everyone elseTechnically well-made but shallow and unsatisfying. Fincher's flashback storytelling didn't make me feel like I was getting different perspectives and narrative layers. Rather, I felt like I was watching an intervention where everyone else could freely speak except the very person at the centre of the screen. Instead of a balanced, well-rounded portrayal of the facts, the filmmakers dramatised the whiny testimonies of scorned 'victims' to depict a character so contorted and contrived he didn't look like a real human being. Someone as aware of his brilliance as the on-screen Mark Zuckerberg wouldn't feel insecure enough to crave acceptance into a final club. His natural genius would set him apart enough and he wouldn't waste time garnering adulation from less intelligent people to affirm that. The movie depicts the cinematic Mark Zuckerberg being so engrossed in creating revolutionary projects that he pays very little attention to social conventions and appearance. Yet the same acutely logical person wastes a chunk of the movie being envious that his friend Eduardo is more 'popular'. To create a Shakespearean-like tragedy, Aaron Sorkin afflicted the protagonist with various 'fatal flaws' to amplify conflict. Facts were twisted to fit into the salacious story the filmmakers wanted to tell. Real people were twisted to fit into the salacious characters the filmmakers wanted to show. The movie was nowhere as clever as it thought it was and by the end of the first scene you knew exactly what it was trying to say ('social misfit invents new way to socialise'). It's as if the filmmakers started the film with that message and then worked backwards, fitting real life people and events around that theme rather than use the truth. At its worst, TSN was slanderous non-fiction masquerading as entertainment. At its best, it was entertaining fiction masquerading as fact....Either way for me it didn't live up to its hype.… Expand
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LlamajoeJan 29, 2011
The reviews seem as inflated as Harvard's grade scale itself. I watched the movie and found nothing enlightening or groundbreaking about it. Though, I can see how adults and older reviews may have found it "amazing" due to the novelty of theThe reviews seem as inflated as Harvard's grade scale itself. I watched the movie and found nothing enlightening or groundbreaking about it. Though, I can see how adults and older reviews may have found it "amazing" due to the novelty of the subject (facebook).… Expand
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jAbMaNFeb 11, 2011
The social network is an alright movie. The star of the film, Jesse Eisenberg, did great acting on the creator of Facebook. But when I watched the film, the movie was just fast talking. It was like I was watching Gilmore Girls but with smartThe social network is an alright movie. The star of the film, Jesse Eisenberg, did great acting on the creator of Facebook. But when I watched the film, the movie was just fast talking. It was like I was watching Gilmore Girls but with smart guys in it. This repetitive fast talking got annoying and sometimes I didn't even know what the main characters were saying. If you're a fan of Facebook, then you will love this movie. But otherwise, just skip this movie and watch something else that Jesse Eisenberg did such as Zombieland or Cursed.… Expand
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JudgeHoldenJan 5, 2012
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If not for Trent Reznor's music, I would have given this movie 3. I've seen it twice, no wait, I've seen it many times: the first time I did my best to reach the end after one week of seeing 15-minute chunks of the movie, the second time I managed to see the last 30 minutes of it. The only memorable scene that comes to my mind is the Winkelvoss brothers' at the Dean's office. Frankly, I do not understand all the hype for this movie. Eisenberg was good at depicting a selfish and antipathic protagonist, that's true. The music was good. However, the story was so annoying that I think they put Justin Timberlake and party scenes in the second part of the movie on purpose - Facebook was founded and there was nothing more to say, so Fincher had to lighten things up.… Expand
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oblique15Mar 17, 2013
The movies worth watching, and the main actor does a great job being annoying! I guess that is the goal so points to him, but overall not my type of movie. This is a movie you see just so you don`t wonder if your missing out on something.
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KOTCBJan 3, 2015
There's some good in it - it shows Ivy League and high tech venture cap in a stylish way that makes them look not so great. Every character sort of sucks - you sort of wish they could all loose. So watch it or don't - it really doesn'tThere's some good in it - it shows Ivy League and high tech venture cap in a stylish way that makes them look not so great. Every character sort of sucks - you sort of wish they could all loose. So watch it or don't - it really doesn't matter. Two hours spent on Facebook will probably be more entertaining.… Expand
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RaymondMendez19Mar 31, 2013
Talk, talk, talk, snarky comment repeat. Socially inept rich kids whining about wanting more money and recognition. Unlikeable characters and absolutely no drama. I spent two hours waiting for the movie to begin and it never did. Simply anTalk, talk, talk, snarky comment repeat. Socially inept rich kids whining about wanting more money and recognition. Unlikeable characters and absolutely no drama. I spent two hours waiting for the movie to begin and it never did. Simply an awful movie going exprerience.… Expand
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theseparatorDec 30, 2013
Maybe not understanding all the programming and math involved in the technical side of the project makes me feel like an idiot? I have no idea what any of equations or algorithms mean, or how to write script.
Maybe I’m a little jealousMaybe not understanding all the programming and math involved in the technical side of the project makes me feel like an idiot? I have no idea what any of equations or algorithms mean, or how to write script.
Maybe I’m a little jealous because I never got to go to college parties as glamorous as the ones in this film?
Or maybe the problem is that the subject matter it just so banal that despite the quality of the production, this film is lost on me?
I have a problem with this film that is so full of maybes. And yet for all its weaknesses, it won three Oscars, albeit one of them was for Baxter and Wall's editing, which is superb. Both editors have worked on numerous Fincher productions.

None of the actors are convincing at portraying the real people they are supposed represent. Maybe that’s the point? They are attempting to play versions of Zuckerberg and Co. that seem more interesting than the real, live versions.
I guess I see the reasoning behind this. As activities, creating companies, programming computers, or writing software, no matter how profound, aren’t exactly as riveting as invading Bin Laden’s compound, or smuggling blood diamonds out of Liberia.
Still, I am no fan of Jesse Eisenberg. His success is baffling to me. He was for a while a Michael Cera impersonation gone wrong, now, whatever he is, he does it well. He sells tons of tickets…but none of them are to me.
The best part about this film is that it has Rooney Mara, briefly. Later she becomes Lisbeth in Dragon Tattoo.

The most interesting thing about this film is simply that it exists and was so successful. Rather, that a production company actually paid David Fincher to try and create a full-on thriller packed with betraying, greedy, snarky little boys either getting their way, or losing millions of dollars. Poor babies.
Even if in the end Zuckerberg did create something monumental, so what. It's just a monument to a monument. What does any of this represent? How does any of this change the world?
It’s not like Facebook has cured any sick people or stopped any wars. It’s arguably even created a recent few (of both).… Expand
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FilipeNetoJun 2, 2020
Well, this review is going to be hard to do, at least for me. Of course, like anyone who was young in the past decade, I also succumbed to Facebook's hypnosis and I still have an account on this social network, but I confess that I haven'tWell, this review is going to be hard to do, at least for me. Of course, like anyone who was young in the past decade, I also succumbed to Facebook's hypnosis and I still have an account on this social network, but I confess that I haven't been there in months and I haven't spent much time there. This spell that Facebook, and all other social networks, could have on me has long since lost its effect. Today, and I will be very honest in what I am going to say, I see no reason to spend hours stuck to a social network, putting likes on posts, commenting or talking to other people. Now, let's talk about the film itself.

The film is not bad, but it is far from being something I want to see again. The plot addresses the process of creating and developing Facebook and the legal struggles that Mark Zuckerberg faced after that. Directed by David Fincher, it is quite weak in its task because, as it happens a lot with films based on real facts, it creates a new fictional story over real people. I know this is cinema, creative freedom is part of cinematographic art but, as I said in a lot of other reviews, there are logical limits to that freedom when dealing with real people and, worse, people who is still quite... alive.

The cast has a lot of easily recognizable names and most have made a very positive effort. However, not everything went well. The way the characters were thought was what most irritated me. If some are stupid teenagers, others are opportunists, and there are still a lot of smart **** There is virtually no character we can like and that blocked my interest in what I was seeing. Thus, we have Jesse Eisenberg in the shoes of Zuckerberg, but in such a negative way and with so bad material that the character is inedible. He is a complete jerk, unable to capture the audience's sympathy. Dakota Johnson, Max Minghella, Rooney Mara and Joseph Mazzello try to help, however they have little to do, once the film is delivered to Eisenberg. On the positive side, we have the good performances of Andrew Garfield, who gave life to Facebook's first CFO, as well as Justin Timberlake, who was very good in his role too. Armie Hammer surprises by giving life to twin brothers in an impressive and realistic way.

Winner of three Oscars (Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Original Song), it is technically a capable and decent film but not impressive. It has regular cinematography, sets and costumes and, despite the prizes, the soundtrack did not impress or attract my attention.

Honestly, I don't even understand the visibility given to this film. I don't think it justifies it, and maybe it was very stimulated by advertising and the media (convenient for the social network portrayed, isn't it?).… Expand
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StalloneFeb 10, 2020
It's a good story about how did a simple guy create a huge business. But I wish I'd knew before that it will continue to be just a mean of money earning. I'll never return to Facebook after finding Utopia p2p. I simply respect my privacyIt's a good story about how did a simple guy create a huge business. But I wish I'd knew before that it will continue to be just a mean of money earning. I'll never return to Facebook after finding Utopia p2p. I simply respect my privacy online and don't want anyone to scan and store my messages.… Expand
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joboxrno1Jul 3, 2022
As far as an Entertaining Movie goes ... its a 5. As far as an informative documentary about the emergence of the Social Media on the Internet goes ... its a 9. As far as something I would NEVER watch more than ONCE, because SUCKERberg isAs far as an Entertaining Movie goes ... its a 5. As far as an informative documentary about the emergence of the Social Media on the Internet goes ... its a 9. As far as something I would NEVER watch more than ONCE, because SUCKERberg is a giant piece of trash, filled with fieces of a species of fieces...its a 0.… Expand
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Virgil56Oct 5, 2010
Disappointing, given the talent of Aaron Sorkin. I'm happy to enjoy movies based on the work of a Broadway playwright, even if the effect is one of staginess. But having your central character remain a cipher is always a dangerousDisappointing, given the talent of Aaron Sorkin. I'm happy to enjoy movies based on the work of a Broadway playwright, even if the effect is one of staginess. But having your central character remain a cipher is always a dangerous strategy. Jesse Eisenberg does a great job of trying to fill in the blanks of Mark Zuckerberg, as written, and he deserves high praise. Of course, Sorkin and Fincher may have been constrained by legal injuctions, so MZ had to be a cardboard character. A workaround was to create the two best female parts in the story as bookends: the girlfriend in the first scene (who sees into his soul) and the second chair attorney at the deposition (who sees even deeper) in the final scene. Smart choices, here, Mr. Sorkin. But the movie ended and I felt the Zuckerberg character had never arrived.… Expand
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cinescribeOct 25, 2010
One dimensional, uninteresting characters with no redeeming qualities. I didn't care what happened to any of them. I've liked most of David Fincher's movies, but this one lacked heart and depth. Too much of the movie was spent explaining.One dimensional, uninteresting characters with no redeeming qualities. I didn't care what happened to any of them. I've liked most of David Fincher's movies, but this one lacked heart and depth. Too much of the movie was spent explaining. Show me don't tell me.… Expand
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cr1st1anMar 13, 2011
The worst movie by David Fincher. Because Facebook is so popular right now this movie comes to make sensation. In fact is a mediocre film who want to be popular.
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OrsonJan 29, 2011
Defriend this! A great trailer is answered by an obviously failed story. Ditch the lame, depo-faux conflict and tell a story about compelling people and a transformative technology over the past decade, and I'm you're friend. The depositionDefriend this! A great trailer is answered by an obviously failed story. Ditch the lame, depo-faux conflict and tell a story about compelling people and a transformative technology over the past decade, and I'm you're friend. The deposition scenes KILL this film. Like Jean-Luc Goddard, I wanna machine gun these leaches! (And so do my friends.) Fortunately, the performances are compelling. And there's nothing wrong with Harvard that enrolling massive numbers of HOT blondes cannot improve. I understand Iceland is for sale~and according to my many Facebook friends, the Icelanders are the hottest of the Nordic race! OR, as a Soup Nazi would say, "NO Oscar for YOU!"… Expand
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JoeCoolMay 17, 2019
The performances are probably like the director wanted them but the film starts to feel really long after about and hour. It's technically well-made but it grows boring and unsatisfying. The movie wasn't clever or interesting. With a ratingThe performances are probably like the director wanted them but the film starts to feel really long after about and hour. It's technically well-made but it grows boring and unsatisfying. The movie wasn't clever or interesting. With a rating like this I was probably expecting far too much. It ended up being a very forgettable and boring below average movie.… Expand
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Jack97Jan 1, 2014
The premise of how Facebook was invented is interesting and the performances are good but the film feels long after about and hour and a half due to its pacing. I think I now know why it was only £3 when ii bought it.
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CtheTavJun 26, 2013
The story of facebook is apparently riveting enough to into a film, big mistake. The story is told through flashbacks from courtroom tribunals between Zuckerberg and the people he has managed to wrong. This is confusing as it switches fromThe story of facebook is apparently riveting enough to into a film, big mistake. The story is told through flashbacks from courtroom tribunals between Zuckerberg and the people he has managed to wrong. This is confusing as it switches from one law suit to another without giving any idea of which came first. Add to this one is abruptly dropped from the film and focus is centered on the other I began to wonder why not focus on one in the first place. One of my biggest problems with the film was Jessie Eisenberg and writer Aaron Sorkins Portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg. As one character puts it "you're not an but your trying very hard to be one." This is the perfect description of the character, who is completely unlikeable with his rambling monologues and irritating behavior. The rest of the cast too is unbearable and i would struggle to find I a character Iiked. The direction too leaves a lot to be desired as director David Fincher struggles at making one scene different from another as all anyone seems to be doing is sitting at a computer. The film seems to require a degree in computer programing as the character spew technical lingo constantly, helping add to the difficulty following the plot. Add to this a terrible ending and you would think this was the worst film ever, however for some reason the film was one I couldn't stop watching for some reason.
Rating 4 out of 10
Much like facebook this film is a waste of time that you can't stop looking at… Expand
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YesterJan 24, 2020
The plot of the movie is boring and there really isn't any redeeming quality to it all. It's extremely mediocre and forgettable.
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wa2koolMar 8, 2013
Absolutely ghastly film, jaw-droppingly overrated, intensely unlikable cast, story is completely un-engaging and shallow. I mean I could go on for hours. Maybe Zuckerburg speaks fast to emphasise his high intelligence and being completelyAbsolutely ghastly film, jaw-droppingly overrated, intensely unlikable cast, story is completely un-engaging and shallow. I mean I could go on for hours. Maybe Zuckerburg speaks fast to emphasise his high intelligence and being completely nuts but does it have to be so difficult for us to understand? I was completely and utterly lost within the opening scene in the bar, I had absolutely no idea what Zuckerburg was saying. I have to congratulate David Fincher, he has single handedly made every character in this film detestable, pompous, arrogant and above all else, total I have never seen so many flock together in one film. Story is simple one wants to sell his idea to the world but other say they conceived the idea and bitter disputes and quarrels ensue. Some who apparently created Napster discovers Zuckerburg and decides to assist him so he can earn lots of money and get famous, how inspiring... An absolute shocker (meant negatively) of a film, which does not in any way deserve it's acclaim. I know everyone has their own opinion on everything but I can't for the life of me see how anyone can actually enjoy this useless excuse for a seat in a cinema, for christ sake it doesn't even have any subtle humour...and it's a bloody American film! I'm baffled, absolutely baffled!… Expand
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ourtimehascomeMar 3, 2017
I really don't understand the popularity of this film. The directing is subpar, certainly one of the worst Fincher films. It's incredibly dark, even during the day. It's as if I'm watching the movie with dark-tinted sunglasses the entireI really don't understand the popularity of this film. The directing is subpar, certainly one of the worst Fincher films. It's incredibly dark, even during the day. It's as if I'm watching the movie with dark-tinted sunglasses the entire time. The screenplay is undeniably Sorkin. Conversations drag on for extended periods of time, often losing track of their main focus. It's clear there was some sort of disconnect between Sorkin and the director because Fincher just can't keep up most of the time. The music is annoyingly painful most of the time. It does nothing new within the ambient genre, neglecting original performances for a neglectful, dark atmosphere. Like the film itself, it is overrated.

Acting wise, Jesse Eisenberg does a great job, but only because he's playing what he's good at: himself; the nervous, meticulous, obsessive, socially-awkward nerd who thinks academia is what's most important in life. Everyone else is so incredibly bland, I wouldn't be surprised if there was no effort involved whatsoever.

Concerning the subject, the general idea is correct, but the specifics are muddled. I'm sure Sorkin realized halfway through writing how uninteresting sitting in front of a computer and creating Facebook really is, so he focused on the only drama throughout the entire experience: lawsuits. Unfortunately, they're handled poorly in the film. I have to wonder if it isn't fact-based, then why exactly is it focused on Zuckerberg and Facebook? I've come to the conclusion it was decided to use a much more overly dramatic, fictionalized view of the events and center it on Facebook because it sells. And my does it sell.… Expand
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Toasty87Jul 12, 2020
Bad acting a bad script turned it off after half an hour absolute bore fest.
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GOUGHOct 16, 2010
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Am thinking as I write, it's been out THIS long? How can that be? At least it informs you out front what it's about, unlike some fish movie, purporting to be some kind of thriller or murder mystery music thing. This film is about a dinkhead, and how unfortunately, dinkheads make it. John Lennon was correct. Biggest B-heads around, make it. SAD. That's ultimately the trip, but sad in another way than expected from the other facebook film.… Expand
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chui_greensOct 4, 2010
Talk, talk, talk, snarky comment repeat. Socially inept rich kids whining about wanting more money and recognition. Unlikeable characters and absolutely no drama. I spent two hours waiting for the movie to begin and it never did. Simply anTalk, talk, talk, snarky comment repeat. Socially inept rich kids whining about wanting more money and recognition. Unlikeable characters and absolutely no drama. I spent two hours waiting for the movie to begin and it never did. Simply an awful movie going exprerience.… Expand
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bdbrFeb 6, 2011
I really don't understand the ratings here. This dialogue was good, but the plot just dragged on with no real defining moments. Someone said they wished there was another hour; I felt like there already was.
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DeathrompFeb 13, 2011
There are two distinct voices behind this film: one is world weary, cynical, and blatantly cashing in (at last) - while the other is arguably cautious - straddling the line between satire, and melodrama - these are the voices of DavidThere are two distinct voices behind this film: one is world weary, cynical, and blatantly cashing in (at last) - while the other is arguably cautious - straddling the line between satire, and melodrama - these are the voices of David Fincher, and Aaron Sorkin. Fincher: safely and firmly planted in the pantheon of great filmmakers; a provocateur, innovator (what have you) - with likely nothing to lose. Then thereâ… Expand
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JbrizzyApr 16, 2012
This movie was just BORING AS HELL. This is the very first movie i fell asleep in, ( thank god i saw it on a bus road trip) I just don't see the hype AT ALL. Like is this what people consider a masterpiece? Then i want out. Every singleThis movie was just BORING AS HELL. This is the very first movie i fell asleep in, ( thank god i saw it on a bus road trip) I just don't see the hype AT ALL. Like is this what people consider a masterpiece? Then i want out. Every single character is so unlikeable that makes this movie just painful to sit through. Avoid at all cost, if you want to learn about the history of Facebook, just google it or go to Wikipedia.… Expand
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JeckxdeelOct 6, 2020
David Fincher made a great movie with SE7EN. A great thriller/crime movie. My sideburns in the mystery/suspense genre are DRESSED TO KILL/BLOW OUT/BODY DOUBLE by Brian De Palma, ANGEL HEART by Alan Parker, THE USUAL SUSPECTS by Bryan Singer,David Fincher made a great movie with SE7EN. A great thriller/crime movie. My sideburns in the mystery/suspense genre are DRESSED TO KILL/BLOW OUT/BODY DOUBLE by Brian De Palma, ANGEL HEART by Alan Parker, THE USUAL SUSPECTS by Bryan Singer, CAPE FEAR by Martin Scorsese, some Hitchcock films, etc. And SE7EN comes right after. And I like other genres than the mystery/suspense genre. But THE SOCIAL NETWORK is not for me at all. This film feels longer than it is. It has too many lenghts. It's too chatty and overdialogued. And the plot is not cinematic at all in my opinion. It's just very boring!… Expand
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