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1. 
   rockstar0725 from United States
   

   May 23, 2012

   We learn nothing of facebook or who created it. This is the action movie of litigation films.

   *** This review may contain spoilers ***

   David Fincher's "The Social Network," promised to be meaningful expose
   on what facebook really means. Radiohead's "Creep" plays during the
   trailer as we watch facebook clicks and posts. "Don't care if it hurts/
   Wanna have control/ I want a perfect body/ I want a perfect soul/ I
   want you to notice/ When I'm not around/ You're so very special/ I wish
   I was special/ And I'm a creep/ I'm a weirdo/ What the hell am I doing
   here."

   We were lied to. Every character in The Social Network is an empty
   shell. In a baffling antithesis to the trailer, we are deliberately
   kept from ever seeing any emotional depth. Relentless aberrations of
   ego dominate the film as we watch Mark party, meet the hotshot creator
   of napster and perform business deals.

   In what felt like the only scene of value in the film, we start by
   seeing Mark get dumped by his girlfriend "not for being a computer
   nerd, but for being a dick." His revenge is to call her a "bitch" on
   his livejournal and create, "facemash," a website that ranks every
   girl's attractiveness on campus by having men vote who's hotter between
   two girls. And while the movie briefly explores the effect this had on
   his ex-girlfriend and the other female students, Mark never accepts or
   grows from the idea that he committed wrong, and we instead watch him
   heroically stand up to the evil school board that punishes him. What
   follows this wonderful patriarchal attack is a slew of parties, girls
   and celebrity.

   The movie cuts between litigation over the money of facebook and Mark's
   rise to power. What facebook actually means to Mark, or to any of the
   users, is never actually explored. The film ends with the words, "Mark
   Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire to date." How perfect to sum up
   this void of two hours. What you are to take away is the comfort of
   knowing you spent time with someone who has more money then you, drank
   more alcohol than you, knew more famous people then you and got richer
   than you. If you enjoy a vicarious ego trip with no emotional
   gratification, this is the film for you. Be prepared to not care about
   anyone.

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2. 
   Tim Chaten from United States
   

   May 23, 2012

   Fantastic Story, Drama, and Highly Entertaining!

   I had an opportunity to see a free prescreener of The Social Network
   and I must say this film kept me on the edge of my seat the entire
   movie. It is a movie that moves quick and keeps your mind alert and
   absorbing the information.

   The acting is great all around – the characters are pretty true to the
   real people. It can be enjoyed by both geeks and regular people looking
   for an entertaining movie.

   I really enjoyed this movie and will see it again and again when it
   comes out on DVD.

   This is one of David Fincher's best films to date (and that is a hard
   mark with having the great film library that he has)

   So – Highly Recommended a Near Perfect Film About Facebook

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3. 
   Trevor Todd from United States
   

   May 23, 2012

   Can the "Facebook movie" be one of the best of the year? Yep, it sure can…

   "The Social Network" was an incredibly engaging film that, while mainly
   revolving around the invention of Facebook (and all the problems that
   the creators encountered both before and after all was said and done),
   really focused in on ideas and feelings that can be (and are)
   universally felt through all people, the primary example being trying
   to fit in. Everyone wants to be accepted (I for one have never met a
   single human being that has wanted to be a loner), and some will do
   whatever it takes to get that sort of attention (which tends to lead
   into bad consequences). In a year where movies have received some of
   the lowest critical ratings (as well as box office earnings) in recent
   memory, "The Social Network" was, while haunting, truly refreshing and
   ultimately a triumph in all aspects, whether it be considering the
   acting, script, or directing. It was a fantastic movie that shouldn't
   just be among the best of the year; it's so much more important than
   that. It defines the entire social networking generation, and that is
   one hell of an accomplishment. Everyone can relate to it one way or
   another, and that makes it one of the must-see pictures of the year.

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4. 
   david_swinton2001 from United States
   

   May 23, 2012

   Great movie

   I saw this film at a free screening in Denver last night. From the
   opening sequence, you know you're in Aaron Sorkin territory. His
   rapid-fire dialogue and the "that was then, this is now" editing is a
   little disorienting at first, but you get used to it. When Mark
   Zuckerberg breaks up with his girlfriend, you have a pretty good idea
   of everything going on in his mind. And yet, the film portrays him in a
   sympathetic light. Everyone was laughing at the hilarious put downs and
   one-liners. The best one, at least in my opinion, is a reference to the
   original "Karate Kid." All the actors are OK, but this is Jesse
   Eisenberg's movie. He convinces you of all the insecurities and doubts
   percolating in his character. While his reasoning is usually explained
   with a gesture or a snide remark, his confrontation with the Winklevoss
   twins' lawyer lays out his true motives for being the way he is.
   Rashida Jones' character although minor is pivotal since she explains
   to Zuckerberg where he went wrong. There are some brief digressions
   like Saverin's girlfriend problems which contribute to the 116-minute
   running time(sans credits.) It's a little too long, and David Fincher
   seems confident enough in the material not to indulge in any of his
   usual tricks. I'd say the film is a mix of "Juno" with "Greenberg"
   without the self-conscious dialogue of the first, or the nastiness of
   the second.

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