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Banned
Official Website: http://www.facebook.com (lol)
Viral Marketing: http://www.thesocialnetwork-movie.com
Soundtrack: http://www.nullco.com/TSN
Theatrical Release Date: October 1st, 2010
Home Release Date: January 11th, 2010
Runtime: 120 min
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, drug and alcohol use and language
Director: David Fincher (Fight Club, Zodiac, Se7en)
Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, Charlie Wilson's War)
Original Score: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (Nine Inch Nails, How To Destroy Angels)
Executive Producer: Kevin Spacey (The Usual Suspect, American Beauty, Se7en)
Based on Ben Mezrich's book "The Accidental Billionire"
Jesse Eisenberg is Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Justin Timberlake is Sean Parker, founding president of Facebook and co-creator of Napster.
Andrew Garfield is Eduardo Saverin, the Harvard business grad that co-created Facebook with Zuckerberg.
Armie Hammer is Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, founders of ConnectU, previously Harvery Connection.
Max Minghella is Divya Narendra, alongside Winklevoss twins, founder of ConnectU.
Rooney Mara is Erica, Mark Zuckerberg's girlfriend.
Tomatometer: 97% CERTIFIED FRESH!
Average Rating: 9.2/10
Critic Reviews: 165
Fresh: 160 | Rotten: 5 (Guess WHO?)
Award Nominations/Wins:
The film has received 126 awards from 214 nominations.Accolades include awards from The Academy Awards, The Golden Globe, BAFTA, Hollywood Foreign Press & Academy Awards for almost every category including Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Director. Click to view the list of awards.
Trailers/Promos:
Soundtrack
Release Date: September 28th, 2010
Digital Download: $5.00!!
CD: $8.00
Blu-ray HD: $20.00
Vinyl: $25.00
Purchase from NullCo.com includes immediate download of the full album in 320kbps MP3, FLAC AND Apple Lossless (Pick one or pick all, you decide!).
Tracklist:
1. Hand Covers Bruise
2. In Motion
3. A Familiar Taste
4. It Catches Up With Yo
5. Intriguing Possibilities
6. Painted Sun In Abstract
7. 3:14 Every Night
8. Pieces Form the Whole
9. Carbon Prevails
10. Eventually We Find Our Way
11. Penetration
12. In the Hall of the Mountain King
13. On We March
14. Magnetic
15. Almost Home
16. Hand Covers Bruise, Reprise
17. Complication With Optimistic Outcome
18. The Gentle Hum of Anxiety
19. Soft Trees Break the Fall
DVD/Blu-ray:
Disc One
Audio Commentary: Director David Fincher -- discusses the picture's tone, the casting process and the quality of the performances, "sexing up" parts of the movie, the importance of combining dramatic flair with realism to the movie, the special effects, and more. He does spend some time defending certain portions of the movie, and parts of the track feel like he's walking a tightrope, which isn't helped by the bleeping of cuss words in the commentary. A few gaps are present here and there, but overall this is a solid track that's a strong companion to a better film.
Audio Commentary: Writer Aaron Sorkin and the Cast -- including Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, and Josh Pence -- discuss Fincher's style, recount anecdotes from the set, speak on the quality of the score and how it relates to the themes and style of the movie, share personal insights into how they prepared to play the characters, offer their own positions on the story and themes represented in the film, and much more. This track works well on its own merits and makes for a strong companion piece to the director commentary; it, too, will satisfy fans wanting to glean more insight into The Social Network.
Disc Two
How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook? (1080p, 1:32:43): This four-part documentary -- sub-sections include Commencement, Boston, Los Angeles, and The Lot -- is assembled through cast and crew interview clips and candid behind-the-scenes footage. Viewers will be taken into the casting and rehearsal process where the characters and themes are fleshed out, invited onto locations for various segments of the shoot, given a look into prop and costume selection, and even provided with several glimpses into the nitty-gritty detailing that goes into crafting the perfect shot. Interview discussions include the work of Director David Fincher, the themes of the story, channeling the real characters the actors play while also adding their own personal flair and attributes into the parts, and much more. This is a strong, well-made documentary that's sure to please fans of the film and anyone who wants to get inside the filmmaking process. It's a better option than either commentary for viewers on a time crunch, but all three add plenty of value to The Social Network experience.
Jeff Cronenweth and David Fincher on the Visuals (1080p, 7:48): A discussion of how the visuals support the dialogue and allow it remain the face of the movie. The filmmakers discuss shooting digitally, the importance of lighting and mood, and character reinforcement through the film's visual scheme.
Angus Wall, Kirk Baxter, and Ren Klyce on Post (1080p, 17:24): A look at the process of completing the film once the shoot has concluded, taking 268 hours of footage and whittling it down to the best two hours to tell both a complete and cinematically engaging story. The piece looks at the editing process, sound design, and the importance of nuance in making a complete picture.
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and David Fincher on the Score (1080p, 18:55): A quality piece that takes viewers into the studio for a look at the creation of the film's score.
In the Hall of the Mountain King: Music Exploration (1080p): This supplement allows listeners to compare an early, ultimately scrapped version of the music accompanying the Henley Regatta sequence alongside what would ultimately make it into the final cut of the film.
Swarmatron (1080p, 4:28): Trent Reznor introduces viewers to one of the unique instruments that played a critical role in the film's soundtrack.
Ruby Skye VIP Room: Multi-Angle Scene Breakdown (1080p): An interactive supplement that allows viewers to examine the creative process behind the creation of the Ruby Skye sequence. Viewers may watch the sequence broken into four separate stages -- rehearsal, interviews, tech scout, and principal photography -- or view them all at once in a composite, four-quadrant view.
Others/Interviews:
Interview with David Fincher and Trent Reznor: http://pitchfork.com/features/interviews/7862-trent-reznor-and-david-fincher/1
Production Notes: http://flash.sonypictures.com/video...rk/site/media/content/TSN_ProductionNotes.pdf
Mild spoilers: New York Film Festival Premiere Q&A: http://www.youtube.com/user/SocialNetworkMovie
1 hour audio interview with Trent Reznor on Soundtrack: http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/09/29...rent-reznor-on-the-social-network-soundtrack/
Mild spoilers: Sound editor Ren Kylce and mixer Michael Semanick talk about the sound design w/ video: http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/explore-the-excellent-sound-mixing-of-the-social-network
KROQ: Trent Reznor Talks Music, Inspiration, And The Social Network (Audio and Text interview): http://kroq.radio.com/2010/09/30/tr...ation-and-the-social-network-with-kevin-bean/
Special thanks to Expendable for maintaining the hype thread!
. I had no intention of seeing it, but the overwhelmingly positive critical response is making me change my mind...
