The Social Network
 

The Social Network - The Story of Facebook, as a Feature Film

Poster/Trailer 1: (click poster to make audibles come out)
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Trailer 2: (probably watch this first; above will probably disinterest most right away)


Trailer 3: The previous two trailers' dialogue, accompanied by a soothing soundscape - oh, and scenes!


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Plot Summary:
Writer/producer Aaron Sorkin announced on his Facebook page that he is going to be writing a movie about the popular social networking site. Mark Zuckerberg created the site in 2004 at Harvard during his sophomore year. It now has over 400 million members worldwide.

Eisenberg will play Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg; Timberlake will play Sean Parker, the Napster co-founder who became Facebook's founding president; and Andrew Garfield will play Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder who fell out with Zuckerberg over money.

Film an adaptation of Ben Mezrich’s bestselling Facebook bio, The Accidental Billionaires.

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on a personal note:
I don't have much to say about this endeavor, other than to say even I think it is relevant, and I'm usually always late on everything in this "now"-world of ours. I know virtually nothing of Facebook other than those three days I signed up for it, those eight minutes I spent tinkering with the settings, and those two minutes I spent stalking the country of Spain. Then, I deleted my account, and forgot, why, exactly, this web service turned some 20-nothing into the youngest billionair in history. I probably won't watch this film when it first hits theaters, but that's not to say I'm not interested to see what happens with it; so far, their marketing strategy in promoting this film has really impressed, with gradual trailers, and the first hint of the film came just two minutes after the project was greenlit, and the news broke on Facebook, where else, subsequently. Again, I know virtually nothing about why a gargantuan virtual nation of internetters find this service so revolutionary that it has come to this, but having the history compressed into two hours or so, failing to see such a compendium of it on MSNBC recently, I'll probably see this film sometime soon thereafter its premiere, and I don't do that very often at all (fed into the box-office machine of demand).


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I had no interest in this film at all... and then I found out Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross did the music. I have no hopes for the movie (as opposed to low hopes), but at least the soundtrack shouldn't disappoint. And if it's actually a decent movie, I'll be pleasantly surprised.

I don't have much of an opinion either way about the film itself, if only because I'm not tied to any of the actors, much of the story involved, the actual service that outpopulates the entire nation of the United States of America itself (of which I am not a part of - the former, not the latter) and partially, some of the music therein; the screenwriters, well, no one ever acknowledges them (and I'll be no different).

I'm thinking that the best basis for stronger opinions to shed light on what we may expect is from those that have read "Ben Mezrich’s bestselling Facebook bio, The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook - A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal", of which it is stated that this film is more or less (I really have no idea) a direct adaptation of, and for, the purpose of cinema broadcasting.

The only thing that has me really surprised about this entire thing is the subtle, and then, the not-so-subtle, media marketing that has accompanied this film. It wasn't until about a month ago that I learned this was actually going to premiere this October, but I've been seeing and reading hintings of this project since March or April, and then they just gradually became stronger and stronger, up until yesterday (or early this morning) when the newest trailer was released, along with the background vocalists, that reminded me I better share the news of this film, before it's officially too late to share that "new wonder-thinga-ma-jik". I decided (after a few months of the above few links and articles burning a hole in my notes) that it was best I share it now, in anticipation of what others might feel this could turn out to become.

That surprised a giggle out of me.
Stop it.

I signed up for Facebook for a game. Played two or three games for two months, and quit going.

I was constantly amazed by some of the stupid shit I saw posted on there.

By the way, I like Jessie Eisenberg, the lead actor in this. Good actor.

Here's one more chance at a discussion towards the film's prospects, as it will be opening just a few weeks from now. For those even half-interested, what would you most look forward to seeing: the semi-historical detail of how a group of socially-awkward college kids virtually redfined how your neighbors and even how your large corporate entities market themselves to you; or, would you rather go into this movie's showing expecting to see a drama, first and foremost?

I kinda contradicted myself in my previous post, because much of the screenplay, indeed, was based off of, and tinkered with, by the author of the book itself, Ben Mezrich. I'd recommend reading this book in tandem with watching the film (either before or after) as well.

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(random aside: of the three or four actual television spots that I've seen aired, none captivated quite as well as the first three trailers for this film did. I don't understand why they didn't build upon the suspense created by those ads, but I'm guessing marketing on the televsion versus in print or in internet media are wholly separate entities.)

He is a very talented actor, for sure. He was great in Zombieland and pretty good in Adventureland. He has a good future in front of him.

I'll see the movie when it's released on DVD, theater prices are outrageous down here. I'd rather spend it on The Town, anyways.

I've never used Facebook, by the way. I never plan to.

trying (too hard) for the last time, has anyone seen the film as of yet, and what what your impressions? I'd like to to receive replies from those that inhabit facebook like it's their second life, those that use it casually, perhaps like a more interactive version of their e-mail contact list, those who have barely used it or have soured on it's premise, (that's me) and those who have little inkling of what a facebook does, because all you do online is read your CNN.com and your TFP (maybe).

Supposedly, it garnered very positive critical review, and from what I hear (from a tally of one person) this film may actually have a *high (exaggerated) probability of winning Best Picture Honors in a few months. Anyone agree, disagree?

What about the story? Entrall you? Surprise you? (as in you weren't expecting much from this movie than what you eventually got out of it.)

Talking points, people.

I've enjoyed the soundtrack, as expected. I have yet to see the film, though, and I'm not really in a hurry. I have heard good things about it, I just don't care enough. I use Facebook rather frequently, both for social and business networking. I just... don't really care about the movie. Maybe it's because I already know the story?

I'm the same way. But, with the buzz it is getting (has gotten) I'm wondering exactly how much validity there is that this is going to be a legitimate, award-winning film, no less actual Best-Picture Oscar rumours (if this even gets nominated, which in my mind, there is a 50/50 chance of this happening, I'll still be surprised).

When did you pick up the movie soundtrack, Smeth?

I acquired the soundtrack as soon as it was available. :)

LOVED the movie! I thought it was great. I would love to know what actually happened, though.

I liked it. It tugged at my impressions constantly, I could never commit to liking or hating zuckerberg for the things he was saying or doing.

Wow, really? No one else saw this film?

Very well done. In answer to one of your questions, J, I was curious to see a somewhat fictionalized account of the start up of the FB. It is a film, after all, so I knew elements would be added to maintain audience interest. I found it extremely entertaining.

It actually inspired me to research the whole truth on the story. Probably a lot less interesting than the movie. :D

And BTW, I do have a Facebook page and find it useful for keeping in touch with family and friends. Don't care for the games and such, but users are able to customize their settings so they don't see any of that.

I enjoyed the film and the soundtrack. It seems Mark Zukerburg lacks social skills, but makes up for it in programming.

A few of you might appreciate this offering
 

The Sound and Music of The Social Network Panel

Music composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are joined by sound re-recording mixer, supervising sound editor Ren Klyce to discuss their work on “The Social Network.” It’s 45 minutes long. Watch the whole thing.

Between The Social Network, Tron: Legacy, and Inception, this is the best year for film music in recent memory, and heavily electronic-influenced music at that.

[vimeo.]

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Mark Zuckerberg, named on December 15, 2010, as TIME magazine’s
Person of the Year ... He created (or stole, depending on who you talk to)
Facebook “for fun” while at Harvard, and now it’s the most important social-networking
tool on the Internet — and is poised to become something even grander.


-- courtesy of LIFE.com

Watch The Social Network "How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?" 93-Minute Behind the Scenes Documentary | /Film

quick synopsis:
... For those of you who have abandoned purchasing physical media, IMDB has you covered — they have posted the entire 93-minute behind the scenes documentary titled “How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?” that is included in the supplemental features (note: there are more featurettes on the disc in addition to this bad boy). Unlike most studio-produced documentaries, this behind the scenes look gives you a more honest look at what it was like to make the movie.

There was a lot of fudging of facts and even though Eisenberg's acting was phenomenal, it was nothing like Zuckerberg.

Still, anything Sorkin writes I'm excited to see and The Social Network didn't disappoint unless you were looking for strong female characters.