This film written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher tells the story of the creation of one of the most powerful internet companies in history. I'm posting in that site right now in fact. Taking information from public statements, and court hearing transcripts they create a story about friendship, betrayal, greed, and genius.
I've heard this film called a modern Citizen Kane, and I really think that's pretty much right. As we're told at the end of the film, 85% of testimony is exaggeration and 15% is perjury. Meaning, the movie we just watched was mostly exaggeration of real events, or simply a lie. The power of this film will only grow as the power of Facebook grows. This was my pick for last years' Academy Awards and while it's hard to say it got "robbed", I do this it deserved to win more than any other picture.
I think one of the reasons this movie is so wonderful is that the cast delivers Sorkin's words perfectly. Eisenberg is haunting as Zuckerberg. Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker proved how good of an actor he is, and I hope this was the start of a great career for him. Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Savrin was kind of the only guy in the movie who wasn't portrayed as a villain for a time, and this role launched him to be the next Spider-Man.
Finally, it would be a mistake not to mention Rooney Mara. The now Oscar nominated actress plays Zuck's girlfriend who appears to be the one to launch him on his quest to create Facebook. While her character didn't exist in real life--Zuckerberg has had the same girlfriend since before Facebook existed--she symbolizes that thing that he can't have. This again brings it back to comparisons to Citizen Kane. In that movie he could buy anything in the world, except happiness. Zuckerberg's story is very different, but it's supposed to be the same idea in the film.
Thanks to all for following along with me on this 30 Day Challenge. A new Challenge will start tomorrow!
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