Added to Crave on Friday, Mar 1, 2024 On a fall night in 2003, Harvard University sophomore Mark Zuckerberg, feeling spurned by a breakup, creates a campus website to rate the attractiveness of female students. The site, Facemash, garners overwhelming attention, leading to academic probation for Zuckerberg. This event, however, sparks the inception of a new idea: a social networking site exclusive to Ivy League students, initially funded by Eduardo Saverin. Thefacebook quickly expands beyond Harvard, attracting the interest and eventual partnership of Napster co-founder Sean Parker. As Facebook’s reach grows, so do the complications, leading to legal battles with those who felt their contributions were overlooked or their ideas appropriated, including the Winklevoss twins and Saverin himself.
Length: 2h
Genre: Biography, Drama
This Title is: Engaging, thought-provoking
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Cast
- Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg
- Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin
- Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG-13
Themes include ambition, betrayal, and the complexities of friendship and business relationships in the digital age.
Trivia
- The screenplay by Aaron Sorkin is ranked third greatest of the 21st century by the Writers Guild of America.
- Despite its detailed exploration of complex topics like computer programming, web strategy, and finance, the movie remains accessible and engaging.
- While no sequel has been officially announced, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has expressed interest in creating one if director David Fincher returns.
Our Review
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The Social Network is celebrated for its sharp, fast-paced dialogue and compelling portrayal of the rise of Facebook and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg. The movie deftly balances technical detail with the personal dramas and ethical dilemmas faced by its characters. With standout performances, particularly by Jesse Eisenberg as Zuckerberg and Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker, it captures the zeitgeist of its era while offering timeless insights into ambition, friendship, and the nature of innovation. Despite its complexity, the screenplay ensures the story is accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking, making it a standout in modern cinema.
Critic Scores
The Social Network has received a great review by the critics
