Alluring In All Forms

Watching the portrayal of the development of Facebook was an interesting experience. As someone who would normally not be interested in viewing a movie about the cyber, the director, David Fincher, surely did amp up the appeal for a wider audience.

Though apparently the story behind the motion picture was falsified, it is easy to see why this was done. With more dramatizations, David Fincher was able to entice more viewers. It is evident to see this also with the cast, including Justin Timberlake. With the addition of a high profile celebrity, many more people were interested in hearing the tale of Facebook. It is very important for a viewer to understand that the story was simply a story, and not a biography of Mark Zuckerberg to fully appreciate the film.

While re-telling the development of Facebook, Fincher was simultaneously telling the tale of modern society. With more and more dependency on the cyber, our generation uses Facebook for many reasons. Some of these reasons can include finding long lost friends, reconnecting with co-workers, or even seeing if a crush is currently in a relationship. The addiction and exclusivity lead the massive growth in numbers, and even today more and more people are creating Facebook pages.

Unlike any other medium, websites on the cyber are always evolving. Every day, a person can update their status, upload a picture, or write on a friend’s wall. There is no closure, unlike a finishing a magazine or watching a movie. This is what makes Facebook different.

The exclusivity is not only alluring, but the constant need to check with other friends are doing can be addicting. I believe that this movie portrayed the appeal well, not only with Mark Zuckerberg’s desire for money, but the desire to reach as many people as possible. Even after viewing the movie, I know I went onto my Facebook to update my status about how much I enjoyed the film. The fact that Mark Zuckerberg created not only a website, but an enterprise at such a young age is inspiring.

The Social Network. Directed by David Fincher. Columbia Pictures, 2010. Film