Authentically Amazing

Rating: 8/10 (4 October 2010)

When watching The Social Network the first thing that jumps out at you is the dialog. It is so fast paced and witty it barely leaves you any room to breathe. The second thing that jumps out at you is the amazing quality of the film, and it wasn't even shot on film. The Social Network was shot on a Red One Video camera. The cinematography was flawless, and mesmerizing. The acting fit perfectly, and the soundtrack was superb. The movie itself however is not flawless. It does drag on at times, and the ending was a bit abrupt it seemed. But the sheer quality and importance this film holds more than makes up for those minor setbacks. The most powerful performance came from the lead Jesse Eisenberg. His strong on screen presence was undeniable. He commanded the attention in every scene he was in, and drew us closer and closer to understanding this very complicated person. Overall The Social Network is the third best movie of the year behind Inception, and Toy Story 3, and I expect it to clean house at the Oscars.