The Social Network (2010)

Everybody and their mother has a Facebook account these days. With over 500,000,000 registered users all over the world, it has changed the landscape of the internet forever. Ever wonder how it began? 


The Social Network is adapted from the nonfiction book The Accidental Millionaires, about the founding of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin. It chronicles the early days at Harvard, through the move to California, and the various lawsuits over ownership. 


This is one of the best movies I've seen over the past few years. It's quick, witty, dramatic, and unbelievably entertaining. Another thing The Social Network is, is relevant. With the current popularity of Facebook, the timing couldn't be better for this movie,. Also, the tales of betrayal, greed, determination, and friendship are timeless, which make The Social Network an instant classic.


Jesse Eisenberg's performance is definitely Oscar-worthy, and his co-stars Andrew Garfield (as Eduardo Saverin), and Justin Timberlake (as Napster's Sean Parker) are incredible. Armie Hammer as the twins, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, was equally impressive.


I consider The Social Network a "near perfect" movie.  


Rated PG13, Runtime 121mns.