The Social Network

Originally posted by Kaibs
I already know it's not just about how he created Facebook. I already know the story of about everything that happened, with him almost being expelled from Harvard, to him being a shy little pansey. I thought it was interesting, but not interesting enough for people to reinact his life at that time period and film it.

Again, you're assuming the movie is simply a reenactment of events, which it isn't. It's not a dry documentary or something. You're missing out on a lot of great films by saying "I already know the story." To each his own though.

I would rather watch movie on Gates/MS than this crap.

*sigh*

You can't force people to not be stupid.

Originally posted by SnakeEyes
Again, you're assuming the movie is simply a reenactment of events, which it isn't. It's not a dry documentary or something. You're missing out on a lot of great films by saying "I already know the story." To each his own though.

So you're literally telling me this is a "great" film? Like so good that it actually ranks up there with some of the great films that have been made recently? Out of 10 what would you HONESTLY give the movie?

I would say it's a great film. Out of the films I've seen this year, it's my second favorite behind Inception. I would probably rate it a 9/10.

Isn't it a fictionalized account of the events?

Originally posted by NemeBro
Isn't it a fictionalized account of the events?

no this is not. Sony Pictures took a lot of liberties making this film

So I didn't quite get what the fuss with this movie was about. It was good, but good lord, some of the reviews make it out to be one of the most amazing things every conceived, and it's not, at all.

All the characters were more or less one dimensional, and worst of all, unlikeable to an almost ridiculous degree. I felt no connection to any of the characters. I wanted all of them to fail at whatever they were trying to do. I'm gonna assume this was intentional, though.

The film, however, was very well written and had some good snappy dialogue, and it was also well acted, but I just don't see why this movie is having critics ejaculating all over the place. It seems like just because this movie is about facebook that it becomes "topical and relevant" regardless of whether or not the message or point is.

That said, movie was still good, solid and interesting and well worth watching.

Originally posted by BackFire
All the characters were more or less one dimensional, and worst of all, unlikeable to an almost ridiculous degree. I felt no connection to any of the characters. I wanted all of them to fail at whatever they were trying to do. I'm gonna assume this was intentional, though.

I didn't find Zuckerberg or Saverin to be one-dimensional at all. Saverin was likable imo and the most relatable character. In a lot of ways, I could also relate to Zuckerberg as portrayed in the film. Obviously I'm not rich, I don't go to Harvard or backstab my friends, BUT they absolutely nailed what it's like to be an outsider in this generation I thought. The last scene/shot was extremely effective, too.

Social network is drama movie and the site focuses on facebook networking site. how it develops and all about the working of facebook.

Originally posted by SnakeEyes
I didn't find Zuckerberg or Saverin to be one-dimensional at all. Saverin was likable imo and the most relatable character. In a lot of ways, I could also relate to Zuckerberg as portrayed in the film. Obviously I'm not rich, I don't go to Harvard or backstab my friends, BUT they absolutely nailed what it's like to be an outsider in this generation I thought. The last scene/shot was extremely effective, too.

I liked the last shot a lot as well, I don't agree with you about Zuckerberg, though. There was nothing really to relate to with him, I thought. He was a joyless pseudo smartass, and that's all he was throughout the whole movie. There was no real character progression with him. He just seemed sour all the time.

I dunno what you're referring to when you say they nailed what it's like to be an outsider. That aspect of the film was entirely generic. Smart outsider who finds success because of his geekiness. It's been done before.

Saverin, I guess he was the best character by default because he showed emotion and changed a little throughout the story. He felt like the only real human character.

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
i will not be seeing this as i couldn't care less how facebook was made...

Me niether 😱

It´s a matter of taste, but I know this movie would bore the crap out of me.

Originally posted by BackFire
I liked the last shot a lot as well, I don't agree with you about Zuckerberg, though. There was nothing really to relate to with him, I thought. He was a joyless pseudo smartass, and that's all he was throughout the whole movie. There was no real character progression with him. He just seemed sour all the time.

I dunno what you're referring to when you say they nailed what it's like to be an outsider. That aspect of the film was entirely generic. Smart outsider who finds success because of his geekiness. It's been done before.

Zuckerberg wasn't motivated by money, which was interesting, he wanted acceptance and to be well-liked. He was ruthless, yet sympathetic (to me anyway), intellectually he was a genius yet simultaneously he was very immature, etc.

I'd say that the progression is that by the end of the flick, he realizes that everything he'd been working toward isn't going to make him happy. And it isn't going to grant him social acceptance. He ****ed over the one genuine friend he had and he feels guilt and remorse by the time it's over with. In creating the world's largest social network, he's completely alienated himself, and he realizes that at the end.

As for my comment about "nailing what it's like to be an outsider" I guess I should credit that to Eisenberg's performance most of all, which I thought was great. Cocky, yet insecure, very intelligent but he says all the wrong things in social situations, detatched and yearning for people to like him, nobody in the film (except maybe Saverin) relates to him; I guess you're right, it's not necessarily original per se, but I thought the execution was great.

Originally posted by BackFire
So I didn't quite get what the fuss with this movie was about. It was good, but good lord, some of the reviews make it out to be one of the most amazing things every conceived, and it's not, at all.

Totally agree dude, the reviewers are going over the top, I am sure they have been given facebook shares for giving good reviews.

anyways, good movie, very interesting to watch and to find the conclusion.
I like watching movies/documentaries where you see the origins of something huge, it also annoys me when the US film-makers make out that College's are all this wild crazy shit... it really isnt.

Discos - 8/10

I agree, some of the reviews are praising it a little too much, but that doesn't change the fact that it's (in my opinion) the best movie so far this year. After letting it stew in my mind, I can safely say it's better than Inception/any other movie I've seen thus far this year.

Saw it on Friday, and on saturday lunch time me and my friends could not stop talking about the movie/origins of facebook.

its a hot topic 🙂

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Saw this for free and liked it. I liked the pace and music. It was far from boring.

8/10

The music is amazing, have bought it already without even seeing the film, so can't wait to see how it is used in the film.

Yeah I am going to get it also.