DVD Release Date: January 11, 2011
In The Social Network Jesse Eisenberg stars as Mark Zuckerberg, the world’s youngest billionaire. Based loosely on actual events, The Social Network recounts the creation of the largest social networking site on the internet. Take a look:
When I heard that they were making a movie about facebook I rolled my eyes. When I learned that Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher were linked to the project I was Perplexed, although cautiously optimistic. David Fincher has become one of the great modern directors, with both Se7en and Fight Club reaching cult classic status. But, both of those films are dark and gritty, how would he fare directing a comedy/drama about facebook?
It turns out not only was he successful in creating the right tone for the film, he was also able to seamlessly transition between scenes of humor to scenes with intense drama. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross composed the score, and throughout the movie the music helped to create a mood of sadness, which really worked to highlight Mark’s underlying jealousy and depression.
The film is topped off by one of the greatest performances of the year by Jesse Eisenberg. Do yourself a favor, if you didn’t see The Social Network in theaters, go out and rent it.
Final Grade: A
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