Hollywood-ized Docu-Drama

Rating: 8/10 (26 March 2014)

I really didn't have much interest in this movie until I saw that the screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin and I have so far loved all things Sorkin (though I have so far been unconvinced by West Wing-ites to check that series out). Sorkin's work always centers on rapid-fire dialog and smartassery and this film has no shortage of either. From his media appearances I don't believe for a second that the real Mark Zuckerberg was as calm, "cool" and ruthless as portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg, but a nerdy portrayal wouldn't have worked in the film. On a scale of rewatchability, I can't say I'd go higher than 6/10, but for the superb acting and scripting, I must rate it higher. 8/10