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The Social Network (2010), Director: David Fincher, rated PG-13

You don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies

Film ClipStarring: Jessie Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara, Bryan Barter, Dustin Fitzsimons, Joseph Mazzello, Patrick Mapel

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"You better lawyer up asshole, because I'm not coming back for 30%, I'm coming back for EVERYTHING." - Edwardo Severin

Why watch this? It's scary that there exists a new generation of narcissistic young men.

Plot Summary: This drama chronicles the founding of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg, beginning with his college days at Harvard. As Facebook rises to global prominence, Zuckerberg finds himself embroiled in two lawsuits, one brought by former friends who claim he stole their idea, and the other by his initial business partner over ownership disputes. The film recounts the story through the differing perspectives presented in legal depositions and flashbacks.

Dad's Preview: Some overly intelligent young Harvard students envisioned and developed what grew into Facebook. But like gold fever, when it becomes evident that millions would be made, the true and very ruthless nature of Mark Zuckerberg maneuvers to cut out his best friend and partner Eduardo Saverin. Eisenberg, as an actor, can portray sheer power and cold indifference better than anyone. There is a blankness in those eyes - it's chilling.


Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Prod., Michael De
Luca Prod., Trigger Street Prod.; Sony Pictures Releasing

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