For the record, movie fans, I usually don't wait 2 weeks to see ANYTHING that features Justin Timberlake, but school's been keeping me busy. So cut me some slack on the late review here!
I gave myself a break from homework and went out to see The Social Network last night! I don't know if being a PR student or my minor obsession with all things media influenced my opinion at all, but I came out of that theatre both entertained and depressed, educated and exhilarated, exhausted and overwhelmed. Do movies make me too emotional? Maybe. But let me explain.
The acting in this movie is phenomenal. Apart from JT, the kid from Adventureland and Karen Filippeli from the Office, I didn't recognize any of the other actors, but I'm going to be keeping my eye out for them from now on. Justin Timberlake's portrayal of Napster founder Sean Parker admittedly might not be much of a stretch personality-wise. His top traits include extreme partying and charming the pants of everyone he comes across. Okay, I don't know if JT is a partyer but he can charm my pants off any day!
Speaking of charming my pants off, the twins, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss?!?! Helloooooo. I mean, I'm not THAT shallow, but if I was, this would be a reason in itself to go see The Social Network. Little did I know that this was one actor (Armie Hammer) doing both parts (I knew they were too good to be true). Their on-screen banter with each other and their partner Divya Narendra (Max Minghella) provided some much-needed comic relief.
The two that really stood out for me were Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg and Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin. Garfield evoked the most emotion out of the movie, delivering his comedic moments as well as his moving, emotional speeches and his furious outbursts. Not to mention his insane girlfriend, whose scenes are arguably the funniest part of the movie. Also, I feel it necessary to mention that Garfield (the future Spiderman, replacing Tobey Maguire in the upcoming movie) is far from sore on the eyes!
I went in to the movie expecting Eisenberg to be one-dimensional in the way the Michael Cera is: the same character in different roles. I was pleasantly surprised! In addition to his general appearance, which can only be described as grungy-cute in a weird way, his Sheldon-esque (read: Big Bang Theory's lead character) was both humorous and depressing in a very satisfying way. Although I can see why the real Mark Zuckerberg might be less than pleased with the way he was portrayed (lack of social skills and manners in general), the character is both hilarious and humanized throughout. The final scene of the movie will undoubtedly evoke sympathy from the audience. I thought those final long seconds were brilliant. Although I won't write anymore so as to not spoil it!
…Did I mention that the actors in this movie are fun to look at? Seriously, check out the pictures. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285016/
The most impressive thing about The Social Network is how much it will make you think, and I mean really think, about just how enormous Facebook is. It seems that any functioning member of today's society, regardless of age, with any technology-savvy-ness at all, is on Facebook. And if you're like me, by "on Facebook", I mean literally on the Facebook website multiple times a day. It is a permanent game-changer in technology and in communication across the world, and its epic power is only magnified by Zuckerberg's story behind its creation. However, the real Zuckerberg has commented on the movie plot's credibility:
"It's a movie, it's fun. A lot of it is fiction, but even the filmmakers will say that. They're trying to build a good story. This is my life, so I know it's not that dramatic. The last six years have been a lot of coding and focus and hard work. But maybe it would be fun to remember it as partying and all this crazy drama, so who knows, maybe it will be a good story." http://gawker.com/5647434/zuckerberg-on-oprah-my-100-million-donation-is-about-kids-not-the-social-network
Regardless, when you're on Facebook later (which I know you will be, and you know it too), just take a moment to appreciate the magnitude of it and the power of social networking in our lives. And then go see the movie. You won't be disappointed!!
Till next time,
-Kristin
PS. Just for fun!... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtG7tgMW1h8
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