Inspired and Marvelous

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2011)

The Social Network is my pick for the best movie of 2010. On the surface, it may seem to be just a movie about Facebook, but it is much more than that. Its script weaves together eloquent conversations about friendship, betrayal, jealousy, and intelligence. Jesse Eisenberg masterfully portrays Mark Zuckerberg, a gifted student at Harvard with a brilliant idea. Little does he know that his brilliant idea will throw him into two lawsuits which ask for a great deal of money. The film moves back and forth through a timeline of a few years, with events ranging from the later involvement of Sean Parker to a fantastic canoeing race. The directing from David Fincher is remarkable, with each scene of speedy, expertly crafted dialogue seeming like cinematic heaven. The performances of Eisenberg, Garfield, and Timberlake are gripping and awards-worthy. The Social Network, with its phenomenal script, breathtaking direction, and demanding performances help make it the Best Picture-worthy film that it is.