"The Social Network", the loneliness of genius.

Jan 2022-04-23 07:01:12

David Fincher has always been one of my favorite directors, from The Seven Deadly Sins to Zodiac to Benjamin to The Social Network.

It stands to reason that such a story about a computer nerd, such a story, is difficult to tell interestingly. However, it has changed a lot since it was written by David Fincher. From the masterpieces such as "The Seven Deadly Sins" and "Zodiac", it can be seen that Fincher is a person who "has nothing but biography". It is full of dialogues with huge gaps, but each dialogue is full of impact and vitality.

Although the story of Mark Zuckerberg, the young IT tycoon is also legendary, it is only a striking result. As for the process of business people starting a business, from the perspective of language in film studies, if they are not carefully controlled, they will Turned into a biopic like "The Success of a Young Billionaire." Like "Wall Street 2" not too long ago, the long paragraphs of financial jargon don't create tension, but make people drowsy, and one can't help but worry that "The Social Network" will step into the same river. so far so good. David Fincher didn't let me down.

After reading it in one breath, while not feeling boring, you will feel that it is over and it is not enough.

The core structure of this film lies in the fact that behind the legend of real events and entrepreneurship, the camera examines the forever lonely and wandering heart of a genius, with a dash of irony and sadness in this vision. Mark created the facebook empire, built a super club without invitations, built a huge social network to help people get closer in the virtual world, (later, China blocked facebook and created Renren), but he himself But in real life, people who encounter obstacles everywhere in interpersonal relationships. He has no way to establish a long-term and stable relationship with anyone. Whether it is love or friendship, he doesn't really care about money, but he will not easily admit defeat. He is proud and even a little deceived. Do not admit defeat. I don't want to see other people's strengths. Because deep down in his heart, he believed he was the only one on top of the world. Loneliness has naturally become a necessity. He occasionally fantasizes about making changes, but it only makes him more at a loss. He is used to being alone. Human thoughts and emotions are too elusive, and they are not as accurate as mathematical formulas and computer programs. , he would rather choose the latter.



What impresses me most is that Mark keeps refreshing his ex-girlfriend's facebook at the end. In reality, his ex-girlfriend didn't really forgive her, but she still signed up for facebook knowing that Mark was the founder of facebook. A silent forgiveness. As Mark refreshed his girlfriend's page again and again, and looked at the smile of his girlfriend's photo, he finally understood that he could only let go of it in the virtual world. The virtual world is his real way of communicating.

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Extended Reading
  • Justus 2022-04-23 07:01:12

    The highlights are the bright rhythm and sharp editing, as well as the beautiful OST, so that a biographical film can also look good. So this is actually a youth hot-blooded film? ! Just like the Facebook, it's cool!!!

  • Sanford 2022-03-22 09:01:11

    "Girls don't like you not because you are a nerd, but because you are a bastard."

The Social Network quotes

  • Amy: You don't know my name, do you?

    Sean Parker: Is it Stanford?

    Amy: [playfully] I should just kick your ass! How do you go to a party and you meet somebody...

    Sean Parker: [Cutting her off] Amelia Ritter, but you prefer Amy. You're from Orinda. Your father's in commercial real estate, and your mother's ten years sober.

    Amy: [Smiling] What's my major?

    Sean Parker: Trombone?

    Amy: Really?

    Sean Parker: I remember something about a trombone.

  • Sean Parker: Well, I founded an internet company that let folks download and share music for free.

    Amy: Kind of like Napster?

    Sean Parker: Exactly like Napster.

    Amy: What do you mean?

    Sean Parker: I founded Napster.

    Amy: Sean Parker founded Napster.

    Sean Parker: Nice to meet you.

    Amy: [Surprised] You're Sean Parker?

    Sean Parker: Ah ha! You see, the shoe is on the other...

    Amy: Foot?

    Sean Parker: Table. Which has turned.

    Amy: I just slept with Sean Parker?

    Sean Parker: You just slept ON Sean Parker.