The Social Network
The Social Network

The Social Network

2010
Movie
121 min
English

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic95/100
Google Users85%
Director: David FincherGenres: Biography, Drama, History

Plot Summary

Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates a social networking site, Facebook, with the help of his friend Eduardo Saverin. But when the site becomes a global phenomenon, Zuckerberg soon finds himself entangled in lawsuits from his former friend and a pair of twin brothers.

Critical Reception

The Social Network was a critical and commercial success. It received widespread acclaim for its direction, screenplay, acting, and score, with many critics hailing it as the best film of the year.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp screenplay and Fincher's taut direction.
  • Eisenberg's performance as Mark Zuckerberg was widely lauded.
  • The film's score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross was noted for its atmospheric quality.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's engaging narrative and strong performances, particularly Jesse Eisenberg's portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg. Many found the story of Facebook's creation compelling and well-told, although some noted the dramatic liberties taken with the real-life events.

Awards & Accolades

Won Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Jesse Eisenberg), Best Director, and Best Original Score. Received multiple Golden Globe and BAFTA awards.

Fun Fact

The film's director, David Fincher, insisted on shooting the movie in its entirety on film, not digital, to achieve a specific visual aesthetic that he felt was crucial for the story's tone.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

You have to wonder whether Mark Zuckerberg would ever have liked this career defining portrayal by Jesse Eisenberg? His character comes across as an arrogant ass of a man who is prepared to chuck just about everyone under the bus in order t...
beyondthecineramadome

beyondthecineram...

Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/no-new-friends-the-social-network-review<a> Perhaps no other website has altered the course of the 21st century like Facebook. Its launch in 2004 forever c...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Here we go with the fourth review of a David Fincher's film this week, in preparation for the upcoming Mank, directed by the same person wh...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Eisenberg was probably born for this role. The story is well threaded and you don't get bored until the end. A decent movie.