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(2010)
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David Fincher's The Social Network is the stunning tale of a new breed of cultural insurgent: a punk genius who sparked a revolution and changed the face of human interaction for a generation, and perhaps forever. Shot through with emotional brutality and unexpected humour, this superbly crafted film chronicles the formation of Facebook and the battles over ownership that followed upon the website's unfathomable success. With a complex, incisive screenplay by Aaron Sorkin and a brilliant cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake, The Social Network bears witness to the birth of an idea that rewove the fabric of society even as it unravelled the friendship of its creators.
Recent Reviews of The Social Network by our members
The Social Network review by JV
Self-congratulatory and superficial
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The blurb advertising this film is I think one of the most misleading I've ever read. It's not only that the film is superficial, it's just so dull. The plot is so thin. The events lack analysis. The characters are cardboard cut outs who talk very quickly presumably in a desperate attempt to persuade us they're so bright. I think this film has been cobbled together PDQ to cash in on the popularity of Facebook. It's a genuine mystery to me how it won an Oscar.
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The Social Network review by Matt E
Excellent! Must watch film
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What a great film. From knowing nothing about the film and generally despising facebook I finished watch this story with a respect for Mark Zuckerberg (facebbok creator) for his ingenuity and skill in the creation and his hard nosed theft (if you will) of the idea. The story line is interesting, funny in parts and because it's real life not a hollywood creation there is no guarentee that it will all turn out right in the end. I checked out the characters online after the film and was surprised how well cast they were to look similar to the real lifers. JT can act quite well also.
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The Social Network review by JL
Too fast paced.
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Too fast paced therefore making the storyline very confusing. Not one for a quiet night at home relaxing. Wouldn't recommend.
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The Social Network review by PV
Over-rated and too self-consciously 'cool'
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The first thing that strikes anyone about this movie is all the hype - we have all heard of it and most have Facebook accounts.
Then, when the film starts, the main thing that strikes anyone with a 'normal' TV set-yp is the terrible sound quality - which has clearly been sdesigned for a surround sound system in the cinema. In fact, unless you have a sooperdooper set-up at home, I'd advise turning on the English subtitles! This movie is written by the West Wing creator, so everyone speak quickly, naturalistically, and over each other - so it is so hard to understand what they say! YOu have been warned.
In general this film is passable. A great lead role from Jesse Eisenburg, utterly believable as the selfish spoilt geek.
Some stereotypical scenes of upper-classness in Henley on Thames (filmed at Eton'sa boating lakes) are completely unnecessary - but clearly the Americans think we all live lives like Prince William in the UK and go rowing every Sunday...
So all in all, this is OK - but masssively overrated. In fact, I'd summarise the movie like this: 'The Social Network is a movie that uncool people think is really cool' - people like the fifty something Kevin Spacey who produced it. It's not worthy of any Oscar, that's for sure.
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The Social Network review by HP & DG
Like Marmite, you'll love it or hate it...
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This really is a marmite movie in that it's as much a documentary about the rise of Facebook as it is an entertaining film; if you have an interest in the subject matter, you'll find this movie thoroughly enjoyable and an easy watch, but you'll hate it if not. The film really does highlight the lengths people will go to for money and the cut-throat nature of self-made billionaires.
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The Social Network review by LE
Not the greatest...
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To think this was up there against the kings speech in award ceremonies earlier this year.... mmm why? Far worse than expected... wanted to turn it off but wasn't allowed, definitely not a great film but not the worst I have seen before.
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The Social Network review by SA
Over rated geek fest
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Not that much of an amazing story! Unless you are a nerd and think that facebook is the greatest invention of all time. Plus the main characters are very irratating.
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Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
| Release Date: | 14/02/2011 |
| Production Year: | 2010 |
| Run Time: | 120 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 2.40:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Audio commentary with David Fincher
- Audio commentary with Aaron Sorkin and cast
