The Social Network invites you as a friend; accept it!

Rating: 8/10 (15 January 2011)

It's been the Internet sensation that you just could not avoid, and it's now on at a cinema near you.
It isn't a feel good story but rather charts the rise of the website under Mark Zuckerberg and the recriminations his site creates. Damaged relationships with his girlfriend, best mate and original business colleagues make for a tale that feels more like something from Wall Street's investment bankers rather than the more personable stories of the web.
Filmed with the backbone being a set of parallel double lawsuits against Mark Zuckergerg, the story of Mark and his site fills in the rest and quite a meaty story it is to.
Good acting with a cast that more than convinces in their roles dive us into this world. Nobody is fully lovable but you won't feel repulsed. Avoids over emotional baggage thankfully and concentrates on the amoral ambitious attitudes that are what is pushing everyone! Filming is great as they avoid lots special effects or the like despite the techie nature of the film (although there is a neat piece of CGI used for the twins in the film which you may not notice). It's all about the story and the director has sunk his teeth into this one.
It's definitely an intelligent film, and give it half a chance you will find it rewarding. Poses many interesting questions and will have you milling over them even after the credits have rolled over.