The Social Network is socially important

Rating: 8/10 (10 October 2010)

The Internet is a unique, metamorphic thing that we as a society are constantly building on, and adding to. I consider this film a prime example of how quickly this web we have made can become a creature. It evolves and grows at the rate it is fed information, and that is precisely why this film is so important. The relationships displayed here are in a constant state of flux, ever expanding and building on one another, and all the actors portray this fluid dynamic very well. The main storyline may deal with the creation of Facebook, but like Facebook itself, the movie really deals with perception.
Being one of the first films to deal directly with the " Update and Text" generation, it is the main characters own feeling of being left out that drives him to create a world in which he may choose the exclusions. I can imagine how that kind of power would cause one to lose touch with the more grounding social aspects of being included in anything other than his own per view. It draws you into its framework and gives you a way to better your social standing by simply asking a few people to "friend" you.
I liked the way the film seemed to stay sort of aloof. It didn't get bogged down in calling blame out or making any one party seem like the one bad egg in the bunch. For the most part, it is a film very much about a thing gone wild and taking those who created it on a ride to unknown waters. It shows both the unique vulnerability in the people and the way money and fame eventually turn those who aren't from a world of status and power, against one another in self interest.
I recommend everyone see this movie. Its possible, that one day Facebook will be so ingrained in our culture it will be like Television, or the internet itself. It will be the one thing no one knew they needed until they did, or someone told them they did. You may one day get your kids grades through Facebook, people have already been fired through it. People have died, committed suicide, and had entire relationships through Facebook. I would imagine it might be pertinent someday to see where it all came from. I highly recommend this movie to parents, teachers, and anyone who has a Facebook. It will be important someday. You might just update about it.