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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa147.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review","crawl_time":1776264446,"first_indexed_time":1757679520,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,msbreviews!\/movie-reviews\/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review s443","src_root_hash":"17716163996192216947","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"MSB Reviews","meta_descriptions":["Spoiler-free reviews of the most recent movies and TV shows, plus some opinion pieces about filmmaking and news."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Directed by:\nDavid Fincher\nWritten by:\nAaron Sorkin\nStarring:\nJesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella\nRuntime:\n120 min\nSynopsis:\nIn 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (\nJesse Eisenberg\n) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend (\nAndrew Garfield\n).\nHere we go with the fourth review of a \nDavid Fincher\n's film this week, in preparation for the upcoming \nMank\n, directed by the same person who delivered phenomenal movies like \nSe7en\n, \nFight Club\n, \nZodiac\n, and more. Now, it's time for \nThe Social Network\n, which premise can be summed up in \"the story behind the creation of Facebook\". Ten years have passed since its release, and the real \nMark Zuckerberg\n already stated that most of the film is based on fictional events and conversations. Truth is, this movie was never marketed as a true story, but yes as an adaptation of \nBen Mezrich\n's 2009 book \nThe Accidental Billionaires\n. It's a film like any other, not a detailed account of whatever happened in real life.\nWith that said, this is easily one of the best adapted screenplays of all-time. \nAaron Sorkin\n, the man behind one of the best movies of 2020 (\nThe Trial of the Chicago 7\n), demonstrates his incredibly talented writing skills in \nThe Social Network\n, proving that he's one of the most meticulous writers working today. If you've been reading my previous reviews, there's a couple of compliments I keep giving to \nFincher\n, which are his extreme attention to detail and his impressive dedication to the narrative he wants to tell. So, what happens when you put together two of the most perfectionist filmmakers ever? An award-worthy, \"best of the year\" contender arises from their gifted minds.\nThere's not even much to discuss besides the narrative itself since this is, by far, the aspect that elevates the whole film.\n Jeff Cronenweth\n, who previously worked in \nFight Club\n, brings out \nFincher\n's trademark realistic look and feel through his simple yet powerful cinematography. \nTrent Reznor\n and \nAtticus Ross\n' original score is packed with little effects that resemble computer sounds, making it quite addictive while also increasing the movie's energy in the most exciting sequences. Finally, just like in \nZodiac\n, the editing work (\nAngus Wall\n, \nKirk Baxter\n) is absolutely seamless, and it's definitely the technical component that better helps \nSorkin\n's\n \nscreenplay shine due to the latter's structure.\nThroughout the entire runtime, the story is told through a nonlinear timeline, mixing up Facebook's actual creation (ideas, planning, programming) with the future legal issues that Mark Zuckerberg faces. This structure allows for an exceptionally captivating and tremendously entertaining couple of hours by never letting the pacing slow down or having an uneventful sequence. The protagonist is accused of stealing the concept from the Winklevoss twins (both interpreted by \nArmie Hammer\n), gets in trouble with his best friend, Eduardo Saverin (\nAndrew Garfield\n), over the website's monetization, and Sean Parker (\nJustin Timberlake\n) is partially the trigger for a lot of the chaos that ends up overwhelming Zuckerberg's life.\nSorkin \nand \nFincher\n's\n \ngreatest accomplishment is their success in making the viewer feel invested in a main character who's an utter \"asshole\", an adjective with a lot of weight in the film. \nJesse Eisenberg \nis remarkable as one of those characters people \"love to hate\" (no wonder the real \nZuckerberg \ndidn't enjoy the movie since he's depicted as a contemptible friend). \nEisenberg \nhas a unique manner of speaking and distinctive mannerisms that are perfect for this character. \nGarfield\n and \nTimberlake \nare also formidable, incorporating their characters effortlessly. Once again, comparing with \nZodiac\n, \nThe Social Network\n is also a dialogue-driven narrative, but the latter resonated with me a bit more due to my area of work.\nThe only issue I have involves the Winklevoss family. \nArmie Hammer\n is excellent as both twins, as is \nMax Minghella\n as Divya Narendra, but their subplot occasionally drifts from the main story, losing my interest for those short moments. There's even a rowboat race that feels out-of-place and unnecessary, but I admit that it's gorgeously shot and accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack. Despite this little misstep, \nFincher \ncontinues to impress me with his outstanding directing techniques, forcing the actors to prove their worth by making them go through their dialogues faster and implementing long takes every time that's possible.\nFinal Thoughts\nAll in all, \nThe Social Network\n is yet another masterful piece of cinema, this time delivered by not one but two magnificent filmmakers. \nDavid Fincher\n and \nAaron Sorkin\n employ their mutual perfectionism and meticulousness to create an extraordinarily engaging narrative. Boasting a nonlinear but tremendously effective structure, the two pillars of any film - story and characters - are wonderfully built, even reaching the point of making the viewer feel invested in a despicable yet fascinating protagonist. \nJesse Eisenberg\n shines in a career-defining performance, but\n Andrew Garfield\n and \nJustin Timberlake\n also rise to the necessary level of dedication, dealing with the rapid-fire dialogues and outstanding long takes seamlessly. Technically, great camera work offers a realistic feel, an addictive score increases the excitement levels, and flawless editing makes the different timelines shift seamlessly. Despite an occasionally unnecessary, irrelevant detour concerning a minor subplot, this is another brilliant addition to \nFincher\n's\n \nfilmography.\nRating: A","attrs_markdown":"[MSB Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/)\n- Film\n  [Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=movie%20review.html) [Mini-Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=mini%20review.html) [Old Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=old%20review.html)\n- [TV](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/tv-reviews\/category\/TV%3Ftag=tv%20review.html)\n- [Opinion Pieces](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/opinion-pieces%253Foffset=1556118780841&category=Opinion+Piece.html)\n- Festivals\n  [LFF 2023](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=lff%202023.html) [Venice 2023](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=venice%202023.html) [Sundance 2023](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=sundance%202023.html) [LFF 2022](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=lff%202022.html) [Sundance 2022](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=sundance%202022.html) [Sundance 2021](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=sundance%202021.html)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/contact)\n- [TV Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/tv-reviews%253Foffset=1577120400834&tag=tv+show.html)\n- [Movie Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews%253Ftag=halloween%202018.html)\n\n[![MSB Reviews](http:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5bfff88170e802806d993220\/409903e8-142c-419a-9457-3e3356d36da3\/LOGO_transparent.png?format=1500w)](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/)\/\n- [Film](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review)\/\n  - 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Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend (**Andrew Garfield**).\n\n![](https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5bfff88170e802806d993220\/1605791057463-IZLHY5LSD68HA5XQ5DFC\/image-asset.jpeg)\n\nHere we go with the fourth review of a **David Fincher**'s film this week, in preparation for the upcoming [***Mank***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/mank-spoiler-free-review), directed by the same person who delivered phenomenal movies like [***Se7en***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/se7en-spoiler-free-review), [***Fight Club***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/fight-club-spoiler-free-review), [***Zodiac***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/zodiac-spoiler-free-review), and more. Now, it's time for ***The Social Network***, which premise can be summed up in \"the story behind the creation of Facebook\". Ten years have passed since its release, and the real **Mark Zuckerberg** already stated that most of the film is based on fictional events and conversations. Truth is, this movie was never marketed as a true story, but yes as an adaptation of **Ben Mezrich**'s 2009 book ***The Accidental Billionaires***. It's a film like any other, not a detailed account of whatever happened in real life.\n\nWith that said, this is easily one of the best adapted screenplays of all-time. **Aaron Sorkin**, the man behind one of the best movies of 2020 ([***The Trial of the Chicago 7***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/the-trial-of-the-chicago-7-spoiler-free-review)), demonstrates his incredibly talented writing skills in ***The Social Network***, proving that he's one of the most meticulous writers working today. If you've been reading my previous reviews, there's a couple of compliments I keep giving to **Fincher**, which are his extreme attention to detail and his impressive dedication to the narrative he wants to tell. So, what happens when you put together two of the most perfectionist filmmakers ever? An award-worthy, \"best of the year\" contender arises from their gifted minds.\n\nThere's not even much to discuss besides the narrative itself since this is, by far, the aspect that elevates the whole film. **Jeff Cronenweth**, who previously worked in ***Fight Club***, brings out **Fincher**'s trademark realistic look and feel through his simple yet powerful cinematography. **Trent Reznor** and **Atticus Ross**' original score is packed with little effects that resemble computer sounds, making it quite addictive while also increasing the movie's energy in the most exciting sequences. Finally, just like in ***Zodiac***, the editing work (**Angus Wall**, **Kirk Baxter**) is absolutely seamless, and it's definitely the technical component that better helps **Sorkin**'sscreenplay shine due to the latter's structure.\n\n![](https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5bfff88170e802806d993220\/1606186173657-3R2H14MMYFGPFAW8HQBP\/image-asset.jpeg)\n\nThroughout the entire runtime, the story is told through a nonlinear timeline, mixing up Facebook's actual creation (ideas, planning, programming) with the future legal issues that Mark Zuckerberg faces. This structure allows for an exceptionally captivating and tremendously entertaining couple of hours by never letting the pacing slow down or having an uneventful sequence. The protagonist is accused of stealing the concept from the Winklevoss twins (both interpreted by **Armie Hammer**), gets in trouble with his best friend, Eduardo Saverin (**Andrew Garfield**), over the website's monetization, and Sean Parker (**Justin Timberlake**) is partially the trigger for a lot of the chaos that ends up overwhelming Zuckerberg's life.\n\n**Sorkin** and **Fincher**'sgreatest accomplishment is their success in making the viewer feel invested in a main character who's an utter \"asshole\", an adjective with a lot of weight in the film. **Jesse Eisenberg** is remarkable as one of those characters people \"love to hate\" (no wonder the real **Zuckerberg** didn't enjoy the movie since he's depicted as a contemptible friend). **Eisenberg** has a unique manner of speaking and distinctive mannerisms that are perfect for this character. **Garfield** and **Timberlake** are also formidable, incorporating their characters effortlessly. Once again, comparing with ***Zodiac***, ***The Social Network*** is also a dialogue-driven narrative, but the latter resonated with me a bit more due to my area of work.\n\nThe only issue I have involves the Winklevoss family. **Armie Hammer** is excellent as both twins, as is **Max Minghella** as Divya Narendra, but their subplot occasionally drifts from the main story, losing my interest for those short moments. There's even a rowboat race that feels out-of-place and unnecessary, but I admit that it's gorgeously shot and accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack. Despite this little misstep, **Fincher** continues to impress me with his outstanding directing techniques, forcing the actors to prove their worth by making them go through their dialogues faster and implementing long takes every time that's possible.\n\n![](https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5bfff88170e802806d993220\/1606186186132-D3Q91A4F99SMGFVI6EWB\/image-asset.jpeg)\n\n### **Final Thoughts**\nAll in all, ***The Social Network*** is yet another masterful piece of cinema, this time delivered by not one but two magnificent filmmakers. **David Fincher** and **Aaron Sorkin** employ their mutual perfectionism and meticulousness to create an extraordinarily engaging narrative. Boasting a nonlinear but tremendously effective structure, the two pillars of any film - story and characters - are wonderfully built, even reaching the point of making the viewer feel invested in a despicable yet fascinating protagonist. **Jesse Eisenberg** shines in a career-defining performance, but **Andrew Garfield** and **Justin Timberlake** also rise to the necessary level of dedication, dealing with the rapid-fire dialogues and outstanding long takes seamlessly. Technically, great camera work offers a realistic feel, an addictive score increases the excitement levels, and flawless editing makes the different timelines shift seamlessly. Despite an occasionally unnecessary, irrelevant detour concerning a minor subplot, this is another brilliant addition to **Fincher**'sfilmography.\n\n## ***Rating: A***\n\n*\\| **A+** : 9.3-10 \\| **A**: 8.7-9.2 \\| **A-** : 8.0-8.6 \\| **B+** : 7.3-7.9 \\| **B**: 6.7-7.2 \\| **B-** : 6.0-6.6 \\|\\| **C+** : 5.3-5.9 \\| **C**: 4.7-5.2 \\| **C-** : 4.0-4.6 \\| **D+** : 3.3-3.9 \\| **D**: 2.7-3.2 \\| **D-** : 2.0-2.6 \\| **F**: 0-1.9 \\|*\n\n[November 24, 2020](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review)\n\n\/\n\n[MSB Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews%253Fauthor=5bf8012fa5fcac86f8e35cfa.html)\/  [Comment](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review#commenting)\n\n[Movie](http:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie)\n\n[movie review](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/movie+review), [film review](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/film+review), [spoiler free](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/spoiler+free), [the social network](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/the+social+network), [david fincher](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/david+fincher), [aaron sorkin](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/aaron+sorkin), [jesse eisenberg](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/jesse+eisenberg), [andrew garfield](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/andrew+garfield), [justin timberlake](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/justin+timberlake), [armie hammer](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/armie+hammer), [max minghella](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/tag\/max+minghella)\n\n### [MSB Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews%253Fauthor=5bf8012fa5fcac86f8e35cfa.html)\n\n- [Gone Girl (2014) - SPOILER-FREE ...](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/gone-girl-spoiler-free-review \"Gone Girl (2014) - SPOILER-FREE Review\")\n- [Zodiac (2007) - SPOILER-FREE Review](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/zodiac-spoiler-free-review \"Zodiac (2007) - SPOILER-FREE Review\")\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/)\/\n- [Film](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review)\/\n  - [Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=movie%20review.html)\n  - [Mini-Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=mini%20review.html)\n  - [Old Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=old%20review.html)\n- [TV](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/tv-reviews\/category\/TV%3Ftag=tv%20review.html)\/\n- [Opinion Pieces](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/opinion-pieces%253Foffset=1556118780841&category=Opinion+Piece.html)\/\n- [Festivals](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/the-social-network-spoiler-free-review)\/\n  - [LFF 2023](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=lff%202023.html)\n  - [Venice 2023](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=venice%202023.html)\n  - [Sundance 2023](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=sundance%202023.html)\n  - [LFF 2022](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=lff%202022.html)\n  - [Sundance 2022](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=sundance%202022.html)\n  - [Sundance 2021](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/category\/Movie%3Ftag=sundance%202021.html)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/contact)\/\n- [TV Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/tv-reviews%253Foffset=1577120400834&tag=tv+show.html)\/\n- [Movie Reviews](https:\/\/msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews%253Ftag=halloween%202018.html)\/\n### MSB Reviews\n[![Linktree](https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5bfff88170e802806d993220\/348a44b1-5b90-418b-95aa-cab132d55ad8\/image-asset.png)](https:\/\/linktr.ee\/msbreviews)","attrs_readable_markdown":"### **Directed by:** David Fincher\n### **Written by:** Aaron Sorkin\n### **Starring:** Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella\n### **Runtime:** 120 min\n**Synopsis:** In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (**Jesse Eisenberg**) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend (**Andrew Garfield**).\n\nHere we go with the fourth review of a **David Fincher**'s film this week, in preparation for the upcoming [***Mank***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/mank-spoiler-free-review), directed by the same person who delivered phenomenal movies like [***Se7en***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/se7en-spoiler-free-review), [***Fight Club***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/fight-club-spoiler-free-review), [***Zodiac***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/zodiac-spoiler-free-review), and more. Now, it's time for ***The Social Network***, which premise can be summed up in \"the story behind the creation of Facebook\". Ten years have passed since its release, and the real **Mark Zuckerberg** already stated that most of the film is based on fictional events and conversations. Truth is, this movie was never marketed as a true story, but yes as an adaptation of **Ben Mezrich**'s 2009 book ***The Accidental Billionaires***. It's a film like any other, not a detailed account of whatever happened in real life.\n\nWith that said, this is easily one of the best adapted screenplays of all-time. **Aaron Sorkin**, the man behind one of the best movies of 2020 ([***The Trial of the Chicago 7***](https:\/\/www.msbreviews.com\/movie-reviews\/the-trial-of-the-chicago-7-spoiler-free-review)), demonstrates his incredibly talented writing skills in ***The Social Network***, proving that he's one of the most meticulous writers working today. If you've been reading my previous reviews, there's a couple of compliments I keep giving to **Fincher**, which are his extreme attention to detail and his impressive dedication to the narrative he wants to tell. So, what happens when you put together two of the most perfectionist filmmakers ever? An award-worthy, \"best of the year\" contender arises from their gifted minds.\n\nThere's not even much to discuss besides the narrative itself since this is, by far, the aspect that elevates the whole film. **Jeff Cronenweth**, who previously worked in ***Fight Club***, brings out **Fincher**'s trademark realistic look and feel through his simple yet powerful cinematography. **Trent Reznor** and **Atticus Ross**' original score is packed with little effects that resemble computer sounds, making it quite addictive while also increasing the movie's energy in the most exciting sequences. 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The protagonist is accused of stealing the concept from the Winklevoss twins (both interpreted by **Armie Hammer**), gets in trouble with his best friend, Eduardo Saverin (**Andrew Garfield**), over the website's monetization, and Sean Parker (**Justin Timberlake**) is partially the trigger for a lot of the chaos that ends up overwhelming Zuckerberg's life.\n\n**Sorkin** and **Fincher**'sgreatest accomplishment is their success in making the viewer feel invested in a main character who's an utter \"asshole\", an adjective with a lot of weight in the film. **Jesse Eisenberg** is remarkable as one of those characters people \"love to hate\" (no wonder the real **Zuckerberg** didn't enjoy the movie since he's depicted as a contemptible friend). **Eisenberg** has a unique manner of speaking and distinctive mannerisms that are perfect for this character. **Garfield** and **Timberlake** are also formidable, incorporating their characters effortlessly. 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Boilerpipe Text	Directed by: David Fincher Written by: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella Runtime: 120 min Synopsis: In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg ( Jesse Eisenberg ) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend ( Andrew Garfield ). Here we go with the fourth review of a David Fincher 's film this week, in preparation for the upcoming Mank , directed by the same person who delivered phenomenal movies like Se7en , Fight Club , Zodiac , and more. Now, it's time for The Social Network , which premise can be summed up in "the story behind the creation of Facebook". Ten years have passed since its release, and the real Mark Zuckerberg already stated that most of the film is based on fictional events and conversations. Truth is, this movie was never marketed as a true story, but yes as an adaptation of Ben Mezrich 's 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires . It's a film like any other, not a detailed account of whatever happened in real life. With that said, this is easily one of the best adapted screenplays of all-time. Aaron Sorkin , the man behind one of the best movies of 2020 ( The Trial of the Chicago 7 ), demonstrates his incredibly talented writing skills in The Social Network , proving that he's one of the most meticulous writers working today. If you've been reading my previous reviews, there's a couple of compliments I keep giving to Fincher , which are his extreme attention to detail and his impressive dedication to the narrative he wants to tell. So, what happens when you put together two of the most perfectionist filmmakers ever? An award-worthy, "best of the year" contender arises from their gifted minds. There's not even much to discuss besides the narrative itself since this is, by far, the aspect that elevates the whole film. Jeff Cronenweth , who previously worked in Fight Club , brings out Fincher 's trademark realistic look and feel through his simple yet powerful cinematography. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross ' original score is packed with little effects that resemble computer sounds, making it quite addictive while also increasing the movie's energy in the most exciting sequences. Finally, just like in Zodiac , the editing work ( Angus Wall , Kirk Baxter ) is absolutely seamless, and it's definitely the technical component that better helps Sorkin 's screenplay shine due to the latter's structure. Throughout the entire runtime, the story is told through a nonlinear timeline, mixing up Facebook's actual creation (ideas, planning, programming) with the future legal issues that Mark Zuckerberg faces. This structure allows for an exceptionally captivating and tremendously entertaining couple of hours by never letting the pacing slow down or having an uneventful sequence. The protagonist is accused of stealing the concept from the Winklevoss twins (both interpreted by Armie Hammer ), gets in trouble with his best friend, Eduardo Saverin ( Andrew Garfield ), over the website's monetization, and Sean Parker ( Justin Timberlake ) is partially the trigger for a lot of the chaos that ends up overwhelming Zuckerberg's life. Sorkin and Fincher 's greatest accomplishment is their success in making the viewer feel invested in a main character who's an utter "asshole", an adjective with a lot of weight in the film. Jesse Eisenberg is remarkable as one of those characters people "love to hate" (no wonder the real Zuckerberg didn't enjoy the movie since he's depicted as a contemptible friend). Eisenberg has a unique manner of speaking and distinctive mannerisms that are perfect for this character. Garfield and Timberlake are also formidable, incorporating their characters effortlessly. Once again, comparing with Zodiac , The Social Network is also a dialogue-driven narrative, but the latter resonated with me a bit more due to my area of work. The only issue I have involves the Winklevoss family. Armie Hammer is excellent as both twins, as is Max Minghella as Divya Narendra, but their subplot occasionally drifts from the main story, losing my interest for those short moments. There's even a rowboat race that feels out-of-place and unnecessary, but I admit that it's gorgeously shot and accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack. Despite this little misstep, Fincher continues to impress me with his outstanding directing techniques, forcing the actors to prove their worth by making them go through their dialogues faster and implementing long takes every time that's possible. Final Thoughts All in all, The Social Network is yet another masterful piece of cinema, this time delivered by not one but two magnificent filmmakers. David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin employ their mutual perfectionism and meticulousness to create an extraordinarily engaging narrative. Boasting a nonlinear but tremendously effective structure, the two pillars of any film - story and characters - are wonderfully built, even reaching the point of making the viewer feel invested in a despicable yet fascinating protagonist. Jesse Eisenberg shines in a career-defining performance, but Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake also rise to the necessary level of dedication, dealing with the rapid-fire dialogues and outstanding long takes seamlessly. Technically, great camera work offers a realistic feel, an addictive score increases the excitement levels, and flawless editing makes the different timelines shift seamlessly. Despite an occasionally unnecessary, irrelevant detour concerning a minor subplot, this is another brilliant addition to Fincher 's filmography. Rating: A
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Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend (Andrew Garfield). ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bfff88170e802806d993220/1605791057463-IZLHY5LSD68HA5XQ5DFC/image-asset.jpeg) Here we go with the fourth review of a David Fincher's film this week, in preparation for the upcoming [*Mank](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mank-spoiler-free-review), directed by the same person who delivered phenomenal movies like [Se7en](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/se7en-spoiler-free-review), [Fight Club](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/fight-club-spoiler-free-review), [Zodiac](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/zodiac-spoiler-free-review), and more. 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If you've been reading my previous reviews, there's a couple of compliments I keep giving to Fincher, which are his extreme attention to detail and his impressive dedication to the narrative he wants to tell. So, what happens when you put together two of the most perfectionist filmmakers ever? An award-worthy, "best of the year" contender arises from their gifted minds. There's not even much to discuss besides the narrative itself since this is, by far, the aspect that elevates the whole film. Jeff Cronenweth, who previously worked in Fight Club, brings out Fincher's trademark realistic look and feel through his simple yet powerful cinematography. Trent Reznor* and Atticus Ross' original score is packed with little effects that resemble computer sounds, making it quite addictive while also increasing the movie's energy in the most exciting sequences. Finally, just like in *Zodiac, the editing work (Angus Wall, Kirk Baxter) is absolutely seamless, and it's definitely the technical component that better helps Sorkin'sscreenplay shine due to the latter's structure. ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bfff88170e802806d993220/1606186173657-3R2H14MMYFGPFAW8HQBP/image-asset.jpeg) Throughout the entire runtime, the story is told through a nonlinear timeline, mixing up Facebook's actual creation (ideas, planning, programming) with the future legal issues that Mark Zuckerberg faces. This structure allows for an exceptionally captivating and tremendously entertaining couple of hours by never letting the pacing slow down or having an uneventful sequence. The protagonist is accused of stealing the concept from the Winklevoss twins (both interpreted by Armie Hammer), gets in trouble with his best friend, Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield), over the website's monetization, and Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake) is partially the trigger for a lot of the chaos that ends up overwhelming Zuckerberg's life. Sorkin* and Fincher'sgreatest accomplishment is their success in making the viewer feel invested in a main character who's an utter "asshole", an adjective with a lot of weight in the film. Jesse Eisenberg is remarkable as one of those characters people "love to hate" (no wonder the real Zuckerberg didn't enjoy the movie since he's depicted as a contemptible friend). Eisenberg has a unique manner of speaking and distinctive mannerisms that are perfect for this character. Garfield and Timberlake are also formidable, incorporating their characters effortlessly. Once again, comparing with *Zodiac, The Social Network* is also a dialogue-driven narrative, but the latter resonated with me a bit more due to my area of work. The only issue I have involves the Winklevoss family. Armie Hammer is excellent as both twins, as is Max Minghella as Divya Narendra, but their subplot occasionally drifts from the main story, losing my interest for those short moments. There's even a rowboat race that feels out-of-place and unnecessary, but I admit that it's gorgeously shot and accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack. Despite this little misstep, Fincher continues to impress me with his outstanding directing techniques, forcing the actors to prove their worth by making them go through their dialogues faster and implementing long takes every time that's possible. ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bfff88170e802806d993220/1606186186132-D3Q91A4F99SMGFVI6EWB/image-asset.jpeg) ### Final Thoughts All in all, *The Social Network* is yet another masterful piece of cinema, this time delivered by not one but two magnificent filmmakers. David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin employ their mutual perfectionism and meticulousness to create an extraordinarily engaging narrative. Boasting a nonlinear but tremendously effective structure, the two pillars of any film - story and characters - are wonderfully built, even reaching the point of making the viewer feel invested in a despicable yet fascinating protagonist. Jesse Eisenberg shines in a career-defining performance, but Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake also rise to the necessary level of dedication, dealing with the rapid-fire dialogues and outstanding long takes seamlessly. Technically, great camera work offers a realistic feel, an addictive score increases the excitement levels, and flawless editing makes the different timelines shift seamlessly. 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Readable Markdown	### Directed by: David Fincher ### Written by: Aaron Sorkin ### Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella ### Runtime: 120 min Synopsis: In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but Zuckerberg finds that his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend (Andrew Garfield). Here we go with the fourth review of a David Fincher's film this week, in preparation for the upcoming [*Mank](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mank-spoiler-free-review), directed by the same person who delivered phenomenal movies like [Se7en](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/se7en-spoiler-free-review), [Fight Club](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/fight-club-spoiler-free-review), [Zodiac](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/zodiac-spoiler-free-review), and more. Now, it's time for The Social Network, which premise can be summed up in "the story behind the creation of Facebook". Ten years have passed since its release, and the real Mark Zuckerberg* already stated that most of the film is based on fictional events and conversations. Truth is, this movie was never marketed as a true story, but yes as an adaptation of Ben Mezrich's 2009 book *The Accidental Billionaires. It's a film like any other, not a detailed account of whatever happened in real life. With that said, this is easily one of the best adapted screenplays of all-time. Aaron Sorkin, the man behind one of the best movies of 2020 ([The Trial of the Chicago 7](https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-trial-of-the-chicago-7-spoiler-free-review)), demonstrates his incredibly talented writing skills in The Social Network, proving that he's one of the most meticulous writers working today. If you've been reading my previous reviews, there's a couple of compliments I keep giving to Fincher, which are his extreme attention to detail and his impressive dedication to the narrative he wants to tell. So, what happens when you put together two of the most perfectionist filmmakers ever? An award-worthy, "best of the year" contender arises from their gifted minds. There's not even much to discuss besides the narrative itself since this is, by far, the aspect that elevates the whole film. Jeff Cronenweth, who previously worked in Fight Club, brings out Fincher's trademark realistic look and feel through his simple yet powerful cinematography. Trent Reznor* and Atticus Ross' original score is packed with little effects that resemble computer sounds, making it quite addictive while also increasing the movie's energy in the most exciting sequences. Finally, just like in *Zodiac, the editing work (Angus Wall, Kirk Baxter) is absolutely seamless, and it's definitely the technical component that better helps Sorkin'sscreenplay shine due to the latter's structure. Throughout the entire runtime, the story is told through a nonlinear timeline, mixing up Facebook's actual creation (ideas, planning, programming) with the future legal issues that Mark Zuckerberg faces. This structure allows for an exceptionally captivating and tremendously entertaining couple of hours by never letting the pacing slow down or having an uneventful sequence. The protagonist is accused of stealing the concept from the Winklevoss twins (both interpreted by Armie Hammer), gets in trouble with his best friend, Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield), over the website's monetization, and Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake) is partially the trigger for a lot of the chaos that ends up overwhelming Zuckerberg's life. Sorkin* and Fincher'sgreatest accomplishment is their success in making the viewer feel invested in a main character who's an utter "asshole", an adjective with a lot of weight in the film. Jesse Eisenberg is remarkable as one of those characters people "love to hate" (no wonder the real Zuckerberg didn't enjoy the movie since he's depicted as a contemptible friend). Eisenberg has a unique manner of speaking and distinctive mannerisms that are perfect for this character. Garfield and Timberlake are also formidable, incorporating their characters effortlessly. Once again, comparing with *Zodiac, The Social Network* is also a dialogue-driven narrative, but the latter resonated with me a bit more due to my area of work. The only issue I have involves the Winklevoss family. Armie Hammer is excellent as both twins, as is Max Minghella as Divya Narendra, but their subplot occasionally drifts from the main story, losing my interest for those short moments. There's even a rowboat race that feels out-of-place and unnecessary, but I admit that it's gorgeously shot and accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack. Despite this little misstep, Fincher continues to impress me with his outstanding directing techniques, forcing the actors to prove their worth by making them go through their dialogues faster and implementing long takes every time that's possible. ### Final Thoughts All in all, *The Social Network* is yet another masterful piece of cinema, this time delivered by not one but two magnificent filmmakers. David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin employ their mutual perfectionism and meticulousness to create an extraordinarily engaging narrative. Boasting a nonlinear but tremendously effective structure, the two pillars of any film - story and characters - are wonderfully built, even reaching the point of making the viewer feel invested in a despicable yet fascinating protagonist. Jesse Eisenberg shines in a career-defining performance, but Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake also rise to the necessary level of dedication, dealing with the rapid-fire dialogues and outstanding long takes seamlessly. Technically, great camera work offers a realistic feel, an addictive score increases the excitement levels, and flawless editing makes the different timelines shift seamlessly. Despite an occasionally unnecessary, irrelevant detour concerning a minor subplot, this is another brilliant addition to Fincher'sfilmography. ## *Rating: A*
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