Three brushes of "Social Network": the gains and losses after creating a legend

Buddy 2022-04-21 09:01:15

Three times in six years, "Social Network" is average→very good→very good.

Many of the film materials come from or objectively reflect reality. Many directors like to challenge themselves by bringing their dramatic and legendary experiences in reality to the screen, but this type of film is like a double-edged sword. The plot trend that equates extraordinary and real can always arouse the attention and interest of the audience, but at the same time it is also easy to be entangled and limited by facts. Many careful directors are respectful and conservative. Copy it into your own works to present it objectively and rationally, so as to avoid unnecessary criticism and public opinion.

There are also many directors who are very thoughtful and measured, but have the ability to amplify many phenomena and problems that can stimulate public consensus through a legendary experience, so that the audience can see and realize the deeper meaning. David Finn, a famous American director. One of them is David Fincher, who made The Social Network six years ago about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's personal experience, although in The real Zuckerberg said during the filming that he was not interested in the film at all, because he said that it was mostly fictional, but after the release he still led the staff into the cinema, and the interesting thing was that everyone had a glass of eye-catching glasses in their hands. Apple Martini.

Based on Ben Mezrich's book "The Accidental Billionaires," the film made a splash when it was released, offering a glimpse into what's behind the young billionaire's glitz and glamour The little-known side focuses on how Zuckerberg, who was a high-achieving Harvard student at the time, went from an ordinary student who wanted to but was difficult to join a top club to step by step to create a website that affects the world and even changes the traditional social networking methods of all mankind. .

As he gradually gained fame, fortune and wealth, he also faced troubles such as lawsuits and breaking up with friends, just like the subtitle of the book wrote: The Founding of Facebook A Tale of Sex (sex), Money (money), Genius (genius) ) and Betrayal (betrayal), I pointed out a few important keywords directly, and then I combined them and summarized them as: The process of IT gods trying to evolve into a bastard, and the usual biographical films are easy to fall into boring and boring. In the curse, it gives people a stereotyped and serious feeling, but "The Social Network" is closely and brilliantly hooked.

As the so-called preconceived idea, Finch set the rhythm and tone of the whole movie from the very beginning. Zuckerberg and his girlfriend were arguing with each other in the bar. Through the articulation, Zuckerberg's unique image immediately becomes full and three-dimensional, very distinct, and it is like a wild horse that has lost its control but has a clear and firm consciousness. The audience will also be very curious to know how this young man who watched his IQ has experienced his extraordinary life. Throughout the whole film, Finch is rapidly advancing the plot with astonishing speech speed and sharp editing. developing.

There is no procrastination and buffering for a moment, it is suffocating, just like the unpredictable development speed of the Internet, many viewers vomited after watching it, and the whole process must be highly concentrated to digest the huge amount of information in the film, work hard Keeping up with the rhythm that belongs to this era, the attention to details such as scenes and costumes is even more impeccable, and Zuckerberg's quick reflexes, smart brains, sharp counterattacks and spicy sarcasm are all carefully choreographed through the subtle, humorous And the dense lines can be displayed, the punchline and the confrontational dialogue are one of the biggest charms and driving forces of the film, and the screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (Aaron Sorkin) contributed greatly.

The divine editing of this film can be regarded as the first-class level of textbooks. It uses the cross-editing between the present continuous tense (forensics) and the past continuous tense (experience). It seems to be very layered, the cause and effect are interspersed, intertwined with suspense, and Finch is obviously also testing the audience's ability to receive and digest information, which has improved the viewing experience of the film to a higher level. The original soundtrack is a highlight of the film, with deep rendering The atmosphere and situation have been described by many IT industry colleagues as a good medicine to mobilize emotions and rejuvenate the spirit, making the whole film more appealing.

Shortly after the beginning, the calm and calm "Hand Covers Bruise" hit people's hearts. The audience was easily attracted and devoted themselves to the atmosphere of the film. The outstanding editing, soundtrack and script were also recognized by the Oscar that year, playing Zuckerberg. Greg's Jesse Eisenberg and Eduardo Saverin's Andrew Garfield became instant hits with this film, and they did give it a shot. The splendid performances of , especially the former, are extremely old-fashioned and vivid, whether it is external or internal manipulation and control.

This is a very rich movie, and you can see a lot of things from it based on your own experience and knowledge. For those who are engaged in the IT industry and want to start a business, the young and famous Zuckerberg has obviously become their role model. Such a film about him is undoubtedly exciting and exciting. From a gifted student who casually turned the school network upside down, after grasping the opportunity, through accurate judgment and selection, he established a world-renowned website and expanded step by step. Its own development area and scale, ambitions and dreams keep pace, and the number of continuous renovations continues to increase, creating records that lead the times.

From one campus to a country with comprehensive coverage, Zuckerberg used his ability to establish a convenient and fashionable link for human relationships, an effective link that successfully virtualized the connection of reality, and redefines the established and inherent social state and experience. , has left a historic mark in the IT world full of talents. Many people regard Zuckerberg's achievements as their goals, and revisit this film as a pure inspirational film, so as to gain encouragement and passion. Simple Look, Zuckerberg in this film is indeed a typical rather than a mainstream successful case, giving infinite possibilities for dreams to come true, and inspiring many teenagers who are still immersed in coding and creating. No longer so distant hope.

However, as a bystander looking deeply, Finch did not just want the audience to see these appearances, but a more profound factor mixed in, a very important point is human nature (desire, jealousy, sense of superiority, etc.), which is shown in the film It shows Zuckerberg's entrepreneurial process, and it also reflects the process of his efforts to behave like a jerk. It can be said that he is a person who looks unusually calm (indifferent) and introverted, but is very deep and full inside. , will also feel uncomfortable because of others' negative attitudes and responses to him. At first, his emotional intelligence was completely overwhelmed by his IQ. After he was dumped, Zuckerberg made a critical remark in his blog, and then hackers launched a network storm. He was punished by the school for getting information and set off a "hot selection" online, and then went first, turning the ideas of the Winklevoss brothers into his own results.

Led by Sean Parker, a celebrity in the IT industry, Zuckerberg activated a stronger desire from Sean's remarks, and Facebook continued to grow, creating an astonishing online legend, and at the same time Zuckerberg was also digging holes for his friends and became the only leader who could hold power on his own, leading to a complete fallout in the end, and he chose to betray business interests. He is an Internet giant in the eyes of everyone, and he is also a lot The bastard in the impression of others, as Eisenberg, who played Zuckerberg, said: "He really wants to integrate into the university environment, but he is a person who does not have such ability, so he has created a world that he can comfortably integrate into. ." But it's a little sad that while he has built up huge and new relationships in this virtual online world, in real life he's just alone.

In the film, although Zuckerberg has become a figure that everyone admires and admires, he has gained unimaginable money and fame, and he has paid a little price after disputes and negotiations. Zuckerberg, who kept refreshing the page after sending friend requests, although he had a hint of joy after seeing her sign up, it seems difficult to eliminate his inner feelings behind the material and digital achievements such as valuation, status, fame and fortune. Lonely and lonely, enjoying the gains of being at the top, he must also face the corresponding losses. At first, he wanted to be among those he cared about (including the elites and nobles in the ultimate club) and those he had hurt (ex-girlfriends). ) in front of him to sublime or reverse his image and prove himself, gain recognition and squeeze into the upper class that symbolizes status and status that countless people want to join, but some of these people don't care about him at all, and some of them are only a bastard.

It can be said that this is a victory of the innovative consciousness of creating a trend and the business operation mode of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. The winner finally stands alone in the gray area full of controversy and tastes the gains and losses. "Social Network" is not only a film about the network. And the biographical film of human nature, at the same time, it will also make people subconsciously think of a serious problem that is on the cusp of the moment. The pros and cons brought by the development of the Internet have always been a topic of concern. Zuckerberg has made social interaction easier and more comfortable. Convenience, with the development of science and technology, excellent innovative products continue to emerge, and people seem to rely more and more on fast channels that can easily obtain information and make friends with just the touch of a finger. Over the years, it seems that there is always more to lose than to gain.

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Extended Reading

The Social Network quotes

  • Amy: You're a zillionaire!

    Sean Parker: Not technically.

    Amy: What are you?

    Sean Parker: Broke. There's not a lot of money in free music, even less when you're being sued by everyone who's ever been to the Grammys.

    Amy: This is blowing my mind.

    Sean Parker: I appreciate that.

    Amy: I gotta hop in the shower and get ready for class.

    Sean Parker: Bio-Chem even though you're a French major who's name is Amy.

    Amy: You passed.

    Sean Parker: I'm a hard worker.

  • Sean Parker: You mind if I check my email?

    Amy: Yeah, go ahead.

    Sean Parker: [logs on and sees The Facebook] Amy? Amy!

    Amy: Yeah?

    Sean Parker: Can you come out here?

    Amy: Just a second.

    Sean Parker: There's a snake in here, Amy.

    Amy: What?

    [runs from shower]

    Amy: Where?

    Sean Parker: Okay, there isn't a snake but I need to ask you something.

    Amy: Are you kidding me? I could have been killed!

    Sean Parker: How?

    Amy: By running too fast! And getting twisted in the curtain. What do you need to ask me?

    Sean Parker: I went to check my email and there's a website open on your computer?

    Amy: Yeah, after you passed out last night I went on The Facebook for a little bit.

    Sean Parker: What's that?

    Amy: The Facebook? Stanford's had it for like, two weeks now. It's really awesome except it's freakishly addicting. Seriously, I'm on the thing like five times a day.

    Sean Parker: Mind if I send myself an email?

    Amy: Yeah, is everything okay?

    Sean Parker: Everything's great. I just need to find you, Mark Zuckerberg.