Surprisingly good

Rating: 8/10 (24 April 2020)

A seemingly boring fact ("computernerd designs popular website") becomes in the hands of a master director a dazzling and energetic drama with fantastic renditions of the entire cast. This seemingly physical role also made me aware of Jesse Eisenberg for the first time, and every time I see him in a later (or earlier made) film, I still have to think about this role for a moment. Compliments also for Justin Timberlake as the slick Sean Parker, but as said, all the actors are great. The complex narrative structure doesn't stand in the way of the clarity of the plot at all and keeps the film captivating at all times, cleverly exposing all points of view. Those who ignore The social network "because they don't have Facebook after all" miss out on something, if only because the film is not only about Facebook but also about friendship, social status, the problems surrounding intellectual property and the temptations of corporate business.