the social network

instead of attending this saturday's football game, i went to go see the movie i promised myself i wouldn't. it was the only thing remotely relevant playing at the sketch theatre across campus and i thought i'd give it a chance.

initially, i vowed not to see it because it felt awkwardly premature. like those films that came out right after 9/11 that made everyone extremely uncomfortable. not to compare the history and existence of facebook with the tragedy of september 11, but the vibe remained similar.

after paying only 5 dollars for the movie (student ticket) i leave the theatre surprised and impressed. the plot was compelling, well-sustained and well written. subtle humor but ever-present attention grabbing dialogue. and, the acting was actually good. which takes a lot for me to say. the characters were more than believable, and consistent throughout the film.

as embarassed i was that a movie about facebook was coming out, it took seeing it to understand its important to hear the story behind the vessel that is so imperative in our lives. one in fourteen people on the GLOBE uses facebook. as sick as it is, i don't know what things would be like without facebook, remember when it took off exponentially and feel almost, weirdly inspired by Zuckerberg's story, the notion of invention, doing things differently, innovation and a chance to start something new, something infectious and overpowering, needed and well-receieved.

overall grade: A-