The more you look forward to something, the chances of a disappointment increase. The word was out that David Fincher’s movie The Social Network, charting the birth of Facebook, was great – excellent in fact. Not a bad word seemed to pass anyone’s lips for this film.
However, this brings us onto dangerous territory. This year has been a curious one for movies. I have expected much and received very little in return as I have munched anxiously on my popcorn. Even the popcorn hasn’t delivered and has tasted pretty much like cardboard. What’s going on?
I entered the walls of the Harvard elite and watched as Jesse Eisenberg as Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg annoyed his girlfriend and riled the other female students on his way to his good idea. I witnessed as he tussled with the Winklevoss twins (Armie Hammer and Josh Pence) and their friend Narendra (Max Minghella) over whose innovation it was. I felt sympathy for Andrew Garfield’s Eduardo Saverin who was seemingly left out in the cold and was suitably impressed by Justin Timberlake’s turn as a thespian.
But did I enjoy myself? No, not really. Great acting and sharp dialogue but I was left with that feeling that it’s a dog eat dog world out there.
Cherrydial 
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