The Social Network

Cốt truyện

The Social Network is a 2010 American biographical drama film that tells the story of Mark Zuckerberg, a Harvard University student who co-founded the social networking site Facebook and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. The film begins with Zuckerberg's freshman year at Harvard, where he creates a website called "Facemash" that allows users to compare the photos of two students and vote on which one is more attractive. The site becomes an instant hit, but also sparks controversy and anger among the student body. This event sets off a chain reaction that propels Zuckerberg to create a new project, initially intended as a way for him to make his ex-girlfriend, Erica Albright, jealous. Zuckerberg's creation, later named "Thefacebook," takes off rapidly, becoming an online sensation that quickly spreads beyond Harvard's campus. The film chronicles the rapid rise of Facebook, as well as the legal and personal conflicts that arise from Zuckerberg's newfound fame. Throughout the film, the audience is shown various characters who played a crucial role in shaping Facebook's early years. These include Eduardo Saverin, a childhood friend and co-founder of Facebook; Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, other Harvard students who were instrumental in developing the site; and Sean Parker, a Napster co-founder who invests in and helps to popularize Facebook. As Facebook's popularity grows, so do the tensions between Zuckerberg and his friends. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, ambition, and the consequences of success. Through a series of flashbacks, interviews, and court transcripts, the audience is given insight into the events that led up to the lawsuits, breakups, and betrayals that shaped Facebook's early history. The Social Network features impressive performances from its cast, including Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, and Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker. The film also boasts a talented supporting cast, with notable performances from Brenda Song, Rashida Jones, and Armie Hammer (who plays dual roles as Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss). Directed by David Fincher, the film is notable for its unique storytelling style, which utilizes a non-linear narrative structure to explore the events surrounding Facebook's early days. The Social Network received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, earning eight Academy Award nominations and winning three.

Đánh giá