Great script, great leading actor

Rating: 8/10 (19 June 2011)

Again, greatness from Sorkin. Well deserved Oscar for screenplay. The movie is fast, intelligent, messy as life itself. But it keeps you alert, involved and wanting for more.
The direction by Fincher is secure and the camera captures nerdness and energy in subtle takes. The choice of Jesse Eisenberg for the leading role is perfect. Hoodie, complex sentences, utter disregard for others' feelings, Zuckerberg is THE nerd, probably creating thus a brave new idol to emulate by the current youth, besides the pernicious sports stars and hopeless musicians. Great and memorable character. The dialogue is perky,irreverent -watch the opening scene and the school board scene, delicious- the action is fast and relevant and the whole makes a rewarding experience.
As an aside, Timberlake does not fully convince, and beside the great acting by Eisenberg, the rest of the cast is not at the same altitude.
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