Anyone that works online should love this film

Rating: 9/10 (6 June 2011)

I make a living from the internet, so i've watched the rise and rise of Facebook with more than just a passing interest. And I was familiar with the legal trials and the rumors surrounding the site's 'dark' history prior to watching The Social Network.
Seeing it played out by such a fantastic cast, however, really brought the story to life. Yes, of course, it can never be 100% accurate, but anyone who has worked alongside developers and super intelligent creative/technical types will know that it really hits the nail on the head.
Mark Zuckerberg is played as a devious, unlikeable character, but such is the subtlety of the story-telling, and the familiarity of the acting that you can't help willing him to succeed.
The plot moves at a surprisingly fast and exciting pace, and Trent Reznor's soundtrack is perfect. All-in-all, the Social Network is a wonderful, poignant bookmark in the history of the digital age.