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The Social Network (2010)
While it doesn't acheive greatness, The Social Network is a superbly crafted movie that tells the in-depth story of Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook and the man who changed the way of socialising.
David Fincher's directorial style has always served well, with the successful Se7en, the much-loved Fight Club & although I haven't seen it yet, his underrated Zodiac. This isn't his best film, but Fincher's direction is excellently underplayed, with dark visuals fitting together with what basically, a dark story. The story of Facebook is not a happy one, with betrayal and decpetion being major themes. Aaron Sorkin's screenplay is most deserving of the Academy Award. The film is dialogue driven and Aaron Sorkin's dialogue is witty, dramatic and enthralling, throughout the entire film.
The performances are excellent, with Jesse Eisenberg the clear standout. As Zuckerberg, Eisenberg is wonderfully intelligent, understated and wired. It might be the best performance of 2010. Justin Timberlake & Andrew Garfield are also very good, a charismatic Timberlake in particular. He definitely deserved a Best Supporting Actor nomination at this year's Oscars.
While not as entertaining, popular or cinema-changing as Se7en or Fight Club, The Social Network is a definite candidate for the best of 2010.
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While it doesn't acheive greatness, The Social Network is a superbly crafted movie that tells the in-depth story of Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook and the man who changed the way of socialising.
David Fincher's directorial style has always served well, with the successful Se7en, the much-loved Fight Club & although I haven't seen it yet, his underrated Zodiac. This isn't his best film, but Fincher's direction is excellently underplayed, with dark visuals fitting together with what basically, a dark story. The story of Facebook is not a happy one, with betrayal and decpetion being major themes. Aaron Sorkin's screenplay is most deserving of the Academy Award. The film is dialogue driven and Aaron Sorkin's dialogue is witty, dramatic and enthralling, throughout the entire film.
The performances are excellent, with Jesse Eisenberg the clear standout. As Zuckerberg, Eisenberg is wonderfully intelligent, understated and wired. It might be the best performance of 2010. Justin Timberlake & Andrew Garfield are also very good, a charismatic Timberlake in particular. He definitely deserved a Best Supporting Actor nomination at this year's Oscars.
While not as entertaining, popular or cinema-changing as Se7en or Fight Club, The Social Network is a definite candidate for the best of 2010.
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