I have yet to go and see The Social Network, but I do plan to do so. Aside from the fact that it is all about Facebook, I think it just looks like a good movie. I think there was an average amount of hype for this movie. It most certainly wasn't considered a blockbuster, but a real-life dramatic portrayal about a "revolution" that is very much shaping our current world would most likely pique the interest of movie goers in general.
In my opinon, Mark Zuckerberg got the bitter end to his sweet story. It is not uncommon for people involved in an idea to get jealous when they are not given enough credit for their contribution. This happens time and time again with new inventions and business ideas. I agree with the author, Laura Sydell, when she writes about Zuckerberg wanting to change the world. I think he is definitely changing the world. Not even ten years ago, did we know what it meant to write on a virtual wall, "like" a posting of someone's current status, or to use the word "facebook" as a verb. I agree, he has changed the world in the way humans communicate and network with each other. However, I also agree with Sydell who made it a point to include that he's not really changing the world for a greater cause, such as world peace. I think that the potential is there, as is also true for anyone with power and money.
I think that Zuckerberg might have received a negative portrayal in The Social Network. It seems like throughout these articles and previews, the main message was directed towards the issues that arose between friends and all the included drama. Although that story is important and it is interesting to see how Facebook began, I feel like Zuckerberg is not getting the recognition he deserves for his accomplishments. He is using the wealth he has obtained for the greater good, which may elude to his drive to change the world. Who knows, he may later change Sydell's opinion about him down the road.
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