Re: The Social Network
I have to admit this wasn't a movie I really had interest in seeing. I knew it was about Facebook (a site I've always enjoyed), I knew it had Trent Reznor running the score (one of my favorite musical artists), and I knew it was getting great reviews. But I just had a hard time getting myself pumped up to see it. I was wondering, what could possibly happen within the course of two hours that'd make this film really interesting? I was just picturing college partying, a slew of computer scenes and. . .well that was about it.
However, after taking in the film last night, I must admit that I really, really enjoyed it. It was a satisfying watch throughout. The movie moves at a consistantly solid rate. I don't really remember a point where I had to ask myself, "Okay, how much longer?" Even with this being a fantastical account, it was just a good story. And that's how my friend described it to me beforehand. He explained it wasn't too crazy, but it's just a story that sort of rolls itself out before you, and it's a good one.
Also, Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor did not dissapoint. It just seemed like all movie aspects came together for this one. I even have to say, I don't think Justin Timberlake did too bad either. For one reason or another, I forgot the character was even being played by Timberlake, which is a good thing.
I can't say The Social Network will blow everyone away. It's not super crazy spectacular insane. But it was definitely a good experience. It also inspired me to actually do some research and see what matched up in the movie versus the real life facts. It shakes out about as one would expect. The general ideas were very similar, but the details are often exaggerated. The most significant difference I've been picking up is that Mark Zuckerburg isn't as much of a jerk as he's portrayed. I'll go ahead and look for the link I was looking at earlier for those who are interested.
This movie definitely gets my approval.
I have to admit this wasn't a movie I really had interest in seeing. I knew it was about Facebook (a site I've always enjoyed), I knew it had Trent Reznor running the score (one of my favorite musical artists), and I knew it was getting great reviews. But I just had a hard time getting myself pumped up to see it. I was wondering, what could possibly happen within the course of two hours that'd make this film really interesting? I was just picturing college partying, a slew of computer scenes and. . .well that was about it.
However, after taking in the film last night, I must admit that I really, really enjoyed it. It was a satisfying watch throughout. The movie moves at a consistantly solid rate. I don't really remember a point where I had to ask myself, "Okay, how much longer?" Even with this being a fantastical account, it was just a good story. And that's how my friend described it to me beforehand. He explained it wasn't too crazy, but it's just a story that sort of rolls itself out before you, and it's a good one.
Also, Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor did not dissapoint. It just seemed like all movie aspects came together for this one. I even have to say, I don't think Justin Timberlake did too bad either. For one reason or another, I forgot the character was even being played by Timberlake, which is a good thing.
I can't say The Social Network will blow everyone away. It's not super crazy spectacular insane. But it was definitely a good experience. It also inspired me to actually do some research and see what matched up in the movie versus the real life facts. It shakes out about as one would expect. The general ideas were very similar, but the details are often exaggerated. The most significant difference I've been picking up is that Mark Zuckerburg isn't as much of a jerk as he's portrayed. I'll go ahead and look for the link I was looking at earlier for those who are interested.
This movie definitely gets my approval.
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