The Social Network

Eleven years have passed, and with it Fincher's visual exhibitionism, and here is a film that assaults the senses in the same way that Fight Club once did. The generational thinking that it's no longer about breaking out of the system, but being part of it is "awfully cool." I’m not a nerd, nor do I understand IT, but Zuckerberg does. Like. (09/11/2010)

I'm not enticed, but there's one thing I liked about the film - its conception is totally "anti-Facebook", when it emphasizes the "weight" of the film language, the precise construction of dialogues and the rapid combination of space-time planes. As a result, it feels like a biased but distanced testimony about one social phenomenon, a group of people who today shape society as strongly as state apparatuses. I get the frequent comparisons to There Will Be Blood, even though Fincher is losing here all across the board. Zuckerberg and Plainview are characters who share their passion for fleeting essence, but in this respect, PTA managed to descend much deeper than David, who seems at times enchanted by superficial magic (e.g., rowing races, which are aesthetically riveting, but kind of out of concept) and, above all, limited by the fact that Sorkin, for obvious reasons, cannot be as controversial in Mark's psychology. The motivation for the whole social experiment sounds quite constructed after all. But all respect for the fact that for two hours I watched people I do not understand and despise in a way, and I had an excellent time and understood a lot. And without scruples, I say: Zuckerberg may be a weird son of a bitch, but he's definitely a big hot-shot. By being anti-social, he captured something that has been present in the human psyche and society since ancient times. (30/10/2010)

Sorkin's dialogs — perfected to the smallest detail, heady visuals, and Fincher's flawless directing make this “movie about facebook" one of the experiences of the year. All the characters are thoroughly dissected and the actors pour out their best. Eisenberg managed to slip into a nerd's shoes perfectly, and is more than convincing in his portrayal of Zuckerberg. Garfield wasn’t at all dazzling (I still don't understand why he's gonna be the next Spidey), but he came across as the most likable player in this squad. In any case, nothing can be said against him. But, I was very impressed by the duo of rowing twin brothers; Armie Hammer was very convincing in both roles. And the details, the details: the camerawork in the club scene, the lost race with an electronic version of In the Hall of The Mountain King roaring away, and so on. Speaking of the music - superbly done work. Very Ghost V. Drop the "the". Just ‘Facebook.' It's cleaner. (08/11/2010)

The movie was thoughtful and "brilliantly simple" just like Facebook itself. Throughout the movie, I almost believed I was watching reality and that Facebook was being created right before my eyes. In short, well thought out to the smallest detail. There's no doubt that Fincher succeeded. But I personally was surprised by the performance of Justin Timberlake, who I had not considered an actor until now... 4.5 stars. (10/06/2011)

Cherchez la femme. Unlike the “other" Facebook, this is timeless in every way, thanks among other things to the fact that it is not about mugbook as such (that would be a bit premature, after all). It only plays the role of a crutch here, not unlike the role wrestling plays in The Wrestler. I have an irresistible urge to click “Like". (28/10/2010)