The Social Nutwing

Rating: 5/10 (29 January 2011)

The evidence is clear that Mark Zuckerberg (as portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg) could be the poster child for ADHD meds/treatment. Was there MORE to this film?, I thought. Yes, indeed. "The Social Network" became more complex and interesting when it got beyond the initial geeky clutter. The individuals who played significant roles in MZ's life and work make the facebook-creation story pretty amazing. Yes, he is an a**hole but the movie isn't just about him. From his ex-girlfriend (played by Rooney Mara) to the Harvard faculty, early fb investors, and the MZ/fb groupies, this IS a remarkable story.
To wit: I think Justin Timberlake did a superb acting job as the developer of Napster as he portrays the greedy, self-centered Silicon Valley "dude" with obnoxious aplomb. His involvement in facebook's development hilariously brings out the cheesy side of Zuckerberg. Good stuff.
"The Social Network" watched in its entirety proves worthwhile. And, of course, David Fincher is an excellent director who makes sense and order of the many elements that resulted in the ever-controversial social media menace known as facebook.