Smart, Engaging Drama

Rating: 8/10 (13 January 2020)

The Social Network is incredibly intelligent and engaging. It has a great cast and a very strong screenplay.
The movie is about college student Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) who, with the help of his best friend Eduardo Saverin ( Andree Garfield), creates the global phenomenon Facebook. The story is framed around two lawsuits against Mark, one from the Winklevoss twins (Arnie Hammer) and Eduardo himself. Justin Timberlake plays the playboy character of Shaun Parker, he does such a good job I really hated him at the end.
The actors do a great job in this film. Jesse Eisenberg delivers his lines with speed and sarcasm, which is very entertaining to watch. Andrew Garfield is also fantastic, he brings a vulnerability to his character and makes the friendship between the two leads believable. Arnie Hammer is playing two versions of himself yet each of them feels distinct.
The music stands out as well. It perfectly matches each scene and is tonally accurate.
The dialogue is written by Aaron Sorkin, who is known for his snappy screenplays. This film is no exception, it really elevates the movie and makes it more exciting. The pacing is quick, it moves along without feeling rushed or too long. The themes of fame and wealth are profound and subtle, adding a very important layer to the film.
Overall, this is a fantastic movie. It has an excellent cast, a great screenplay, engaging story, good music and a good pace. I have no real complaints, I loved it.