Last week I finally went to see the movie The Social Network with two of my Trilix co-workers. I walked into the theatre not knowing what I was going to see as I didn’t have much background on what this supposedly-awesome movie would contain. My synopsis of the movie in one word: fantastic. It was so interesting to see the full story that most people haven’t heard, including the many lawsuits that occurred when Facebook was created. Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg in the movie, is hilarious and witty and keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting for his next perfectly-timed sarcastic comment. If you are interested in social networking and are a lover of Facebook we definitely recommend you go and see it!
Here are some musings from other Trilix employees on their takeaways from The Social Network:
Public Relations Director Keely Pearson:
Based on Jesse Eisenberg’s previous roles in teenage cult classics like Adventureland and Zombieland, I went into the movie with low expectations. I suspected it would be two hours of harsh language and crude sexual innuendos, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found myself struggling to keep up with the witty banter in the opening scene.
The writers devoted too much time to the Winklevoss storyline, but the documentary-style vantage point and the sharp humor kept the plot moving and the audience engaged. The movie was both entertaining and educational, and several times I thought, “I didn’t know that.” For example, I didn’t realize that Facebook’s popularity skyrocketed after he partnered with Sean Parker, the master-mind behind Napster.
Throughout the film, Zuckerberg is portrayed in an unfavorable light. From the opening scene, he’s typecast as a scorned computer nerd willing to go to great lengths to give the proverbial middle finger to anyone who snubbed him, and to win the approval of his lost love. At several points in the movie, I thought, “What a jerk!” but in the end, I found myself hoping Erica would accept his friend request.
If The Social Network was a Facebook status, I’d “like” it.
Associate Creative Director Drew Jones:
The Social Network: A brilliant telling of the socially awkward beginning to the social triumph of our over-connected age.
Account Manager Kristine Sunde:
Loved the movie. I’d heard going in that it didn’t portray Mark Zuckerberg in a very good light, and at least once during the film I got swept away enough to think ‘This guy’s awful. I should cancel my Facebook account!’ But, once the lights came on and I was back in the real world it was easier to remember that there’s more than one side to every story. No one but the actual players involved will ever know what really went down.
Media Coordinator Ashley Danielson:
I loved this movie. Perfect amount of humor, wittiness and filled with moments of awe where I wished I was as smart as Mark Zuckerberg! It was interesting to watch how Facebook evolved and what challenges Mark was faced with from the beginning until now.
Did you see the movie? If so, what did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts on the movie!