The Social Network

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The Social Network

PG-13

2010

2h 0m

Drama

Biography

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In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that 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 (Andrew Garfield). Based on the book "The Accidental Billionaires."

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Critics Consensus

Impeccably scripted, beautifully directed, and filled with fine performances, The Social Network is a riveting, ambitious example of modern filmmaking at its finest.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/30/2018

In its cold, almost forensic way, this is as tense and exciting as it is absorbing. It's a miracle, really.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/11/2017

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The Social Network, just like its subject, is the pop culture phenomenon of the new generation.

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Tara Brady

Hot Press

01/13/2017

Fincher does, at least, make decent entertainment out of such inherently unprepossessing subjects as computer use and legal hearings.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 13

3.5/4

Like the screwball comedies and film noir staples of yore, The Social Network exhibits an extraordinary gift for gab.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 11

5/5

Leave it to David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin to make the development of Facebook and the terrible minds behind it so riveting.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 31

5/5

The Social Network, with this flashback storytelling, becomes a compellingly watchable film that delivers on its massive hype.

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Yoosik Ethan O

Jan 18

Well done and very interesting story throughout without feeling too long or convoluted. Great performances by everyone, especially Jesse Eisenberg who was perfectly cast in the role of Zuckerberg.

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Mark C.

@mrpiggy1992 Jan 17

Best film of 2010 excellent masterpiece awesome performances from Jesse eisnberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake

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Robert D

Dec 1

Good movie!!! It's a very good movie!!

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Obi-wan K

@Gordon_Freeman Nov 19

"Mark give me the zuck"

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TheArcadeOdyssey

Nov 18

The Social Network is genuinely a great film. The story holds your attention from start to finish, and it’s far more intriguing than you’d expect from a movie about building a website. David Fincher does an incredible job exploring the psychological layers of the characters, revealing their motivations and conflicts through dialogue and actions. The film’s back-and-forth structure shifting between different timelines kind of gave me slight Oppenheimer and Memento vibes, though maybe that’s just me, haha! The cast is outstanding, each performance bringing a different shade of intensity and vulnerability. And the score? Perfect. It sets the mood in every scene and elevates the tension beautifully. Overall, it’s a solid film that captures the messy intersection of ambition, politics, and the corporate world.

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Alex S

Nov 3

I honestly don’t know any American movie with better dialogue since the year 2000! Written by mastermind Aaron Sorkin and directed by visionary David Fincher, The Social Network is a modern cinematic masterpiece. The incredibly fitting yet unconventional score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Nine Inch Nails) perfectly underscores the film’s cold, pulsating atmosphere. And the cast? OMG – every single actor is outstanding. Each character comes alive with remarkable depth, making the film almost overwhelmingly immersive. The opening scene between Jesse Eisenberg and Rooney Mara, in my opinion, is the best way to start a film — sharp, witty, and brilliantly written. Dialogue, acting, and direction at the highest level. The Social Network is simply unparalleled.

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Synopsis

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that 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 (Andrew Garfield). Based on the book "The Accidental Billionaires."

Director: David Fincher
Producer: Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca, Ceán Chaffin
Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Scott Rudin Productions, Michael De Luca, Trigger Street Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug and Alcohol Use|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 1, 2010, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jan 7, 2011
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $96.9M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos

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