The Social Network is a biographical drama film based on the 2009 book, The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich. Starring Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, the film depicts the birth of the social media giant, Facebook. Andrew Garfield plays Zuckerberg’s friend, Eduardo Saverin, while Justin Timberlake plays Sean Parker, the co-founder of Napster. The film won Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing at the 83rd Academy Awards, and was named the Best Film of 2010 by the National Board of Review.
Synopsis
The story begins with Mark Zuckerberg creating a website called Facemash in 2003, which allows Harvard students to rate the attractiveness of their female classmates. Despite facing disciplinary action by the institution, Facemash becomes popular and catches the attention of fellow students Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss and their business partner, Divya Narendra. They recruit Mark to work on their social networking website, Harvard Connection.
Meanwhile, Mark has an idea for a new social networking website exclusive to Ivy League students. With Eduardo’s investment of $1000, Mark creates The Facebook. As The Facebook grows in popularity, Cameron, Tyler, and Divya accuse Mark of stealing their idea and sue him.
The story is structured with personal and business conflicts, betrayal, and power struggles that threaten the friendship between Mark and Eduardo. This storyline is complemented by a legal conflict between Mark and the Winklevoss twins and Divya over the ownership of Facebook.
Conclusion
The Social Network is a masterpiece in storytelling that depicts the birth of Facebook and the power struggles and betrayals that occurred behind the scenes. The film is well-written and well-acted, with a compelling storyline that keeps viewers engaged from beginning to end. It is a must-watch for anyone curious about the history of Facebook and the people behind it.
