The infamous story behind Facebook

Rating: 10/10 (21 October 2010)

I have to admit - When I first heard of this movie, I basically could not believe that a flick based on a story of a computer nerd, who invented the biggest social website, can be really interesting. After seeing the trailer it came to me - the Facebook, in fact, is just a device that generates the old-as-our-world motifs of friendship, betrayal, greed and need to belong. Just then, I wanted to see it so badly to be reassured that my vision is correct. And I was not disappointed. This two-hour movie takes the viewer on a ride, which can surely be attached to a thriller or action genre. It certainly is unconventional for a classic biopic. The rapid dialogues written by Aaron Sorkin are the daisies of this picture. They make you feel like you are in a room with the Harvard geniuses themselves. What is more, we finally see Jesse Eisenberg (Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and the wit behind Facebook) arise from the shadow of Michael Cera, giving us one of the best acts in his career. Right after Jesse, we get brilliant performances made by Andrew Garfield (Eduardo Saverin, CFO, the deserted one) and Rooney Mara (the girl who dumps Mark and is a direct cause of Mark's creation). Moreover, listen carefully to the original score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - back pins and needles delivered. I will not reveal the plot, but I can assure that most of the audience will be delighted. Now, just to reaffirm my point - I gave The Social Network 10/10, because honestly, I have to say that this is so far the best movie of the year 2010 and it will for sure fight for an Oscar or two, and will be remembered as one of the best flicks about networking in history.