The Social Network
Please forgive the delay in this reveiw, i’m sure many of you have seen it but I had to share with you my thougts on this piece.
Many people who I have discussed this film with have pulled a face and said “It looks really boring.” My line of defense was always “but it’s directed by David Fincher?!” More blank looks followed. The fact of the matter is that Fincher and Aaron Sorkin (screenplay) have created a captivating piece of cinema out of a story which is essentially about a super rich guy getting sued and not really caring less.
The fast pace of the script with it’s numberous one-line laugh out loud moments coupled with Fincher’s instantly recognizable style of directing and mise-en-scene making The Social Network an infallible piece of cinema about arguably the most influential development on the internet since it’s inception.
The credit however can’t rest with these two alone, the performances are unshakeable, and whilst the entire cast are worthy of praise Jesse Eisenbergs super-fast performance as Zuckerberg a man completely centered and driven by one idea and an eventual glimpse of his sorrow at the situation ensure a captive audience. Alongside Eisenberg is the hopeful, ostracised, scorned and eventually angry Eduardo (Andrew Garfield). His nemesis? Justin Timberlake and his ego centric portrayal of Sean Parker. Armie Hammers stand out performance as the twins really does set off the entire film.
The moody tone of the film sits well with Fincher’s history of dark, underground films and to see the shift of mood in the film reflected from scene to scene in it’s clever flash back led plot really gets the viewer involved with the melting pot of emotions such drive, dreams, jealously, betrayal and revenge.
The film really is a triumph and despite the word on the street being that Zuckerberg himself has no plans to see the movie I would recommend it to anyone that has yet to see it.
If nothing else the personal journey, the mix of egos, the one liners, and inspired party scenes led by a success hungry Sean Parker are worth it alone!
