Movie Discussion: The Social Network (2010)

Director David Fincher dives is into the captivating tale of the creation of Facebook and the tumultuous journey of its founder, Mark Zuckerberg. From dorm room coding sessions in Harvard to legal battles with former friends, this gripping drama delves into the complexities of ambition, betrayal, and the pursuit of success in the digital age. With an electrifying performance by Jesse Eisenberg as Zuckerberg, "The Social Network" is a riveting exploration of friendship, power, and the price of innovation. The movie is based on the 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal by Ben Mezrich.

A major critical and commercial success, the film grossed $224 million on a $40 million budget and was widely acclaimed by critics. It was named one of the best films of the year by 78 critics, and named the best by 22 critics, the most of any film that year. At the 83rd Academy Awards, it received eight nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, and won for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing. The Social Network has maintained a strong reputation since its initial release, and is commonly ranked by critics as one of the best films of the 2010s and 21st century.

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