Real Steel.
Marketed as a feel-good movie of the year, Real Steel is a surprisingly good movie because just when i think the cliche is unevitable, Director Shawn Levy and Actor Hugh Jackman deliver one of the very good science fiction movie with loads of actions and hearts. Three and a Quarter stars out of Four (B+)
Johnny English Reborn.
As predictable as i might expect but it does have some laughing moments no matter how ridiculous it is, you get to give some credit to Rowan Atkinson who is still stupidly funny in his arrested development character. Two and a half stars out of Four(C+)
The Sorcerers and The White Snake
The movie is an insult to the original source. The filmmakers manage to turn what supposed to be a timeless classic into one dimensional chick flick tear jerker. Boo for everyone involved in the production of this movie with the exception of the cinematographer responsible for a scene of beautiful mountains where the snakes live. One and a half stars out of Four (D)
In Time
Director Andrew Niccols again back with his experiment of story telling involving men and the universe of the strange. The idea was great but like any other Niccols films, it suffers from lack of interesting plot and story. At the middle of the film, you lost interest and simply wait until the end credit rolls. Two and a half stars out of Four (C+)
Jumat, 18 November 2011
Review Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
Finally the big day has arrived, Bella is marrying Edward. Everyone in the town was happy except of course Jacob who still have hard on Bella. Then comes the honey moon which is supposed to be a time of a lifetime, which is of course is the case but there is something more in the aftermath. Bella is conceiving Edward’s baby which is preposterous because in the Twilight universe, a vampire cannot produce offspring. But it only takes seconds in Stephanie Meyer’s mind to concoct a plot to explain this.
Bella is played by Kristen Stewart who in this film has a serious physical turnout. It is as if she is suffering from anorexia nervosa as you can see directly in her severely emaciated looks. Edward, played by Rob pattinson is still calm as he is but I do not see any improvement in his character, and he progressively becomes the secondary character people less care about. The unbearably handsome Taylor Lautner plays Jacob who now learn to be more accepting and forgiving even things do not go naturally in the direction you wish it is heading.
This is by far the best in the series, perhaps because it has elements of horror and sexuality which are practically non-existent in previous films but the studio are playing safe by pushing the limit of a PG-13 rating and avoid going all the way for a more proper “R” rating. The plot and story is still stupid but none of these matters anymore because we grow caring more about these fictional characters. A lot of critic trashes this film yet the movie is selling like a juggernaut around the world. That is perhaps the movie deals with young people conflict and to learn how to solve conflict between yourself and the environment, which young people especially teenagers can really connect to. It might be stupid alright. But again those critics had aged for years and forgot the feeling to be young and stupid.
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. A Summit Entertainment releases is rated PG-13 for disturbing images, violence, sexuality/partial nudity and some thematic elements. Running time: 108 minutes. Three stars out of Four (B)
Rabu, 07 September 2011
Review True Grit
True Grit was a classic american old western film rejuvinated by the great Coen Brothers. The film was released last year in United States, but it never get any theatrical release as it should here in our country. I just saw it in bootleg DVD, and though it has been almost a year since its release, i think it was great.
The story is about a 14 year old girl determined to avenge her father's death by hiring an antiheroic U.S. Marshall Cogburn played so exquisitely here by actor Jeff Bridges, who reunites with The Coen Brothers after their 1998's cult classic The Big Lebowski. He was so good here, i can't even think of him as the usual character he has been playing in his body of work for decades, including as the villain in Iron Man. Here, he was accompannied by a Texas ranger, Le Beouf who is also determined to catch the bad guy for reward money. He is played by one of my favorite actor, Matt Damon. This is another evidence of his fine work and versatility in the Hollywood film industry. The bad guy played convincingly by Josh Brolin,but the surprise is that none of these three fine actors get to be the scene stealer as new comer Hailee Steinfeld amazed as a precocious young girl who hire The marshall to pursue the man who killed her father.
The cinematography by Roger Deakin is top notch, one of the best techinical achievement in motion picture of 2010. And of course, much of the credit need to be given to The Coen Brothers who succesfully create a nuance of old western world, withsome dramatization particularly in the opening scene, where Hailee's character uttered the very message of this movie, " You must pay for everything in this world, one way or another. There is nothing free, except for the grace of God".
True Grit, a Paramount Pictures release: in 2010 is rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of western violence including disturbing images. Running time: 110 minutes. Three and a half stars out of Four (A-)
The story is about a 14 year old girl determined to avenge her father's death by hiring an antiheroic U.S. Marshall Cogburn played so exquisitely here by actor Jeff Bridges, who reunites with The Coen Brothers after their 1998's cult classic The Big Lebowski. He was so good here, i can't even think of him as the usual character he has been playing in his body of work for decades, including as the villain in Iron Man. Here, he was accompannied by a Texas ranger, Le Beouf who is also determined to catch the bad guy for reward money. He is played by one of my favorite actor, Matt Damon. This is another evidence of his fine work and versatility in the Hollywood film industry. The bad guy played convincingly by Josh Brolin,but the surprise is that none of these three fine actors get to be the scene stealer as new comer Hailee Steinfeld amazed as a precocious young girl who hire The marshall to pursue the man who killed her father.
The cinematography by Roger Deakin is top notch, one of the best techinical achievement in motion picture of 2010. And of course, much of the credit need to be given to The Coen Brothers who succesfully create a nuance of old western world, withsome dramatization particularly in the opening scene, where Hailee's character uttered the very message of this movie, " You must pay for everything in this world, one way or another. There is nothing free, except for the grace of God".
True Grit, a Paramount Pictures release: in 2010 is rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of western violence including disturbing images. Running time: 110 minutes. Three and a half stars out of Four (A-)
Kamis, 25 Agustus 2011
Review The Tree of Life
Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life is a movie with an ample ambition to tell a beautiful story yet suffer from a terrible storytelling plot. It is audacious, respectable,wonderful but i admit had a hard time to really enjoy the movie due to it documentary-like storytelling style and after some time it is easy to lose grip on the narative and resort to tiresome. It is as if you are watching National Geographic mixed with Bible study.
At its core, the movie actually tries to provoke audiences' awareness of existence starting from the genesis of the universe and the evolution of life on earth. There are consistently displayed images resemble swirling galaxy, the beginning of living creature, dinosaurs, the evolution of mankind until it focus on a small family in a 1950s midwestern of America. Where a father (Brad Pitt), the mother (Jessica Chastain) and their children become the central focus of the movie. There are times when i started to think that it does not really happen on earth as much as it is set on heaven where angels flocking around ubiquitously in Chastian's character. The heavenly musical score is a strong support to my theory.
Like Malick's Thin Red Line (1998), it constantly challenge your mind, your concentration and most of all your patience. This movie does not have a beginning or an end. You can just barge in the cinema in the middle or walk out 20 minutes after it started (like some audiences in the theatre where i saw this movie). It is in this very department, the movie lacks the core ingredient to become a masterpiece. What a misopportunity!. But what i like the most about this movie is that it really does provoke my conscience and awareness of the nature of existence. I could not sleep hours after seeing this picture contemplating about existence, life and people around me. The greatness about a film is always the impact it has on me long after i left the theatre, and The Tree of Life really provides me that satisfaction. It is a movie of art NOT of entertainment.
Tree of Life is rated PG-13 for some thematic material . Three and a Quarter Stars out of Four (B+)
At its core, the movie actually tries to provoke audiences' awareness of existence starting from the genesis of the universe and the evolution of life on earth. There are consistently displayed images resemble swirling galaxy, the beginning of living creature, dinosaurs, the evolution of mankind until it focus on a small family in a 1950s midwestern of America. Where a father (Brad Pitt), the mother (Jessica Chastain) and their children become the central focus of the movie. There are times when i started to think that it does not really happen on earth as much as it is set on heaven where angels flocking around ubiquitously in Chastian's character. The heavenly musical score is a strong support to my theory.
Like Malick's Thin Red Line (1998), it constantly challenge your mind, your concentration and most of all your patience. This movie does not have a beginning or an end. You can just barge in the cinema in the middle or walk out 20 minutes after it started (like some audiences in the theatre where i saw this movie). It is in this very department, the movie lacks the core ingredient to become a masterpiece. What a misopportunity!. But what i like the most about this movie is that it really does provoke my conscience and awareness of the nature of existence. I could not sleep hours after seeing this picture contemplating about existence, life and people around me. The greatness about a film is always the impact it has on me long after i left the theatre, and The Tree of Life really provides me that satisfaction. It is a movie of art NOT of entertainment.
Tree of Life is rated PG-13 for some thematic material . Three and a Quarter Stars out of Four (B+)
Minggu, 31 Juli 2011
Short Verdict
The following is my short verdict for newest movie in theatres
Larry Crowne (B-)
Wu Xia (B)
The Beaver (C)
Insidious (B+)
Limitless (B)
Lincoln Lawyer (B)
Larry Crowne (B-)
Wu Xia (B)
The Beaver (C)
Insidious (B+)
Limitless (B)
Lincoln Lawyer (B)
Senin, 25 Juli 2011
Short Reviews
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows part 2
Harry(Daniel Radcliffe), Ron(Rupert Grint), and Hermione(Emma Watson) continue their search for the remaining horcruxes to destroy Voldemort's immortality while the dark lord preparing to attack Hogwarts and rule the world of wizard with his death eaters. For die hard fans who already read the book, they know how it goes. But the onscreen interpretation from David Yates and Steve Kloves might satisfy them further as well as moviegoers around the world the satisfying and magical conclusion to this epic phenomenon for the last ten years. The movie might be a stand-alone movie, but of course it is rather silly to consider it that way. The last part serves as a solid and great integral part of the greatest movie franchise in cinematic history. Plus the film is considered a relatively non-stop action compared to all Potter movies but still providing a dark dramatic story, the movie, no longer a suitable children movie, has broken super massive instantaneous box office craze among fans and cultured folks around the globe. See this movie !
Three and a half stars out of Four (A-)
Transformers 3: The Dark Side of the moon
I hate the first movie and did not care for the second. Now the third is coming out and for a good lucrative reason. Some reviews said that it is much better than the first two while most considered it first class rubbish. Since i was in Singapore, i thought it is ok to check it out. The result is according to me is no different from the first ( I don't know the second since i did not care to see it). Listen, the visuals might look fantastic, but only when they are in still images. Once moved by Michael Bay's camera, they look catastrophically awful and hideous. Michael Bay ay might reason that his movies are technically accurate, but how can one sense the accuracy when the movie is moving so damn fast with non-stop action in process?. Still Michael Bay is to blame for this first class junk because he misappropriates audiences agnostic attitude for movies like this i.e. they don't care for story or understanding the accuracy/detail of the action and just ride along with it much like riding a roller coaster. It's fun for a while and do not remember anything afterward.
One star out of Four (D )
Harry(Daniel Radcliffe), Ron(Rupert Grint), and Hermione(Emma Watson) continue their search for the remaining horcruxes to destroy Voldemort's immortality while the dark lord preparing to attack Hogwarts and rule the world of wizard with his death eaters. For die hard fans who already read the book, they know how it goes. But the onscreen interpretation from David Yates and Steve Kloves might satisfy them further as well as moviegoers around the world the satisfying and magical conclusion to this epic phenomenon for the last ten years. The movie might be a stand-alone movie, but of course it is rather silly to consider it that way. The last part serves as a solid and great integral part of the greatest movie franchise in cinematic history. Plus the film is considered a relatively non-stop action compared to all Potter movies but still providing a dark dramatic story, the movie, no longer a suitable children movie, has broken super massive instantaneous box office craze among fans and cultured folks around the globe. See this movie !
Three and a half stars out of Four (A-)
Transformers 3: The Dark Side of the moon
I hate the first movie and did not care for the second. Now the third is coming out and for a good lucrative reason. Some reviews said that it is much better than the first two while most considered it first class rubbish. Since i was in Singapore, i thought it is ok to check it out. The result is according to me is no different from the first ( I don't know the second since i did not care to see it). Listen, the visuals might look fantastic, but only when they are in still images. Once moved by Michael Bay's camera, they look catastrophically awful and hideous. Michael Bay ay might reason that his movies are technically accurate, but how can one sense the accuracy when the movie is moving so damn fast with non-stop action in process?. Still Michael Bay is to blame for this first class junk because he misappropriates audiences agnostic attitude for movies like this i.e. they don't care for story or understanding the accuracy/detail of the action and just ride along with it much like riding a roller coaster. It's fun for a while and do not remember anything afterward.
One star out of Four (D )
Sabtu, 14 Mei 2011
Top Ten Films of 2010
It has been quite some time since my last review (december 2010). I was kind of laid back and did not feel like to write up anything. There were so many many movies came up since then and of course i never intended to discuss most of them due to the fact that i am not a professional film reviewer or critic. But of course the segment "Top Ten film of the year" is a list that must not be missed every year. Usually people list up their top ten of the year in January or the latest february. But due to unfortunate circumstances that our cinemas were unable to show highly qualified Hollywood movies of 2010, I waited a bit longer for the DVD to came out and watch it before i can decide which can join my list of top ten best of the year. The following films in my list are those which are released theatrically from January 1st 2010 to December 31st 2010 in their country of origin. e.g. if a film is originated from China, it was released on the prescribred date above. And the same goes for movies from other countries.
10. Detective Dee and the Mystery of Phantom Flame (B)
Superstar Andy Lau again shows his supremacy in Hong Kong cinema along with some veteran performers make this film the Sherlock Holmes of Tang Dynasty with a mystery that keep me on the edge of my seat until the end credit rolled. Visual showcase with enjoyable plot deserves for recognition on Hong Kong Film award in which Tsui Hark won the prestigious top honor in directing and Carina Lau won best actress award. Starring: Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Tony Leung Kar Fai. Directed by: Tsui Hark
Superstar Andy Lau again shows his supremacy in Hong Kong cinema along with some veteran performers make this film the Sherlock Holmes of Tang Dynasty with a mystery that keep me on the edge of my seat until the end credit rolled. Visual showcase with enjoyable plot deserves for recognition on Hong Kong Film award in which Tsui Hark won the prestigious top honor in directing and Carina Lau won best actress award. Starring: Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Tony Leung Kar Fai. Directed by: Tsui Hark
09. Afterschock (B+)
A story about separation, a long arduous separation of family due to natural disaster based on true events in Tang Shan China in 1976. Perhaps the several minutes earthquake scene will not be so staggering as the emotional drive in the aftermath. In movies like this, audiences mostly anticipate an immediate reconciliation, but director Feng Xiao Gang was able to prognosticate that (for a good reason) to ensure the audiences are emotionally drawn as well. The result is an uplifting human tragedy and how natural disaster changes life. Starring: Zhang Jing Chu. Directed By: Feng Xiao Gang
A story about separation, a long arduous separation of family due to natural disaster based on true events in Tang Shan China in 1976. Perhaps the several minutes earthquake scene will not be so staggering as the emotional drive in the aftermath. In movies like this, audiences mostly anticipate an immediate reconciliation, but director Feng Xiao Gang was able to prognosticate that (for a good reason) to ensure the audiences are emotionally drawn as well. The result is an uplifting human tragedy and how natural disaster changes life. Starring: Zhang Jing Chu. Directed By: Feng Xiao Gang
08. The Fighter (B+)
This is another boxing saga a reminiscent of Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull which is also based on real life boxer, Micky ward played here by Mark Wahlberg and his half brother Dicky Eungland played by oscar winner Christian Bale. The story might not be too engaging or particularly inspiring but the way the movie flow is entertaining from start to finish. A decent and well made sport movie Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale. Directed by David O'Russell.
This is another boxing saga a reminiscent of Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull which is also based on real life boxer, Micky ward played here by Mark Wahlberg and his half brother Dicky Eungland played by oscar winner Christian Bale. The story might not be too engaging or particularly inspiring but the way the movie flow is entertaining from start to finish. A decent and well made sport movie Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale. Directed by David O'Russell.
07. Ghostwriter (B+)
As a thriller fans, I always loathe cheap thriller with some fake suspense shredded with mild (and yet cheap) action to distract the main show. When you are in theatre playing Roman Polanski film you can rest assured that would never happen. The seemingly simple plot and theme do not degrade the supremacy of this film. From start to finish you would keep guess what actually happen. The twist ending probably not a big surprise but the reel for reel journey reaching the ending is what i admire so much from a director who brought 1974's Chinatown and yet still as skillful as he was. Starring: Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan. Directed by: Roman Polanski.
As a thriller fans, I always loathe cheap thriller with some fake suspense shredded with mild (and yet cheap) action to distract the main show. When you are in theatre playing Roman Polanski film you can rest assured that would never happen. The seemingly simple plot and theme do not degrade the supremacy of this film. From start to finish you would keep guess what actually happen. The twist ending probably not a big surprise but the reel for reel journey reaching the ending is what i admire so much from a director who brought 1974's Chinatown and yet still as skillful as he was. Starring: Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan. Directed by: Roman Polanski.
06. Scott Pilgrim vs The World (A-)
One of the best stylistic teenager action movie. The plot or the story itself is actually stale by any Hollywood standard but the style of the movie was too mammoth not to include this film in this list. The whole chronicle surrounding fighting 7 evil Exes told in a visually stunning comical style, definitely one of the best this year. Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Directed by: Edgar Wright.
One of the best stylistic teenager action movie. The plot or the story itself is actually stale by any Hollywood standard but the style of the movie was too mammoth not to include this film in this list. The whole chronicle surrounding fighting 7 evil Exes told in a visually stunning comical style, definitely one of the best this year. Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Directed by: Edgar Wright.
05. Toy Story 3 (A-)
15 years ago, Pixar released one of the pioneer of animation computer Toy Story. Now the third and final part of the film is released last year and I thought it would lost its charm after 11 years. To my surprise it was still as fresh as the original with the uplifting farewell scene and more dramatic tone for an animation movie. Not in the caliber of last year's Up and Wall-E, but still one of the best film of the year. Starring: Tom Hanks, Woody Allen, Joan Cusack. Directed By: Lee Unkrich.
15 years ago, Pixar released one of the pioneer of animation computer Toy Story. Now the third and final part of the film is released last year and I thought it would lost its charm after 11 years. To my surprise it was still as fresh as the original with the uplifting farewell scene and more dramatic tone for an animation movie. Not in the caliber of last year's Up and Wall-E, but still one of the best film of the year. Starring: Tom Hanks, Woody Allen, Joan Cusack. Directed By: Lee Unkrich.
04. Let The Bullet Fly (A-)
When the first time I saw this film, it does not look great, in fact i was perplexed by its convoluted plot and dialogue. The second time i saw it, i was totally blown away by its magnificent story telling and its plot. The movie tells about one local mafia and one fake governor (in reality he is a thief leader) waging war as to who take control the city and of course who are smarter and more cunning when it comes to destroying their nemesis. This does not feel like any interesting film at all, but how great this movie is cannot be described by any powerful review. You have to experience it yourself. Director Jiang Wen who also co stars in the movie have created a masterpiece that will turn the cinema of China in a way no other filmmaker in China ever had. Chow Yun-Fat also stars as the local bandit. His witty yet downright serious performance is a reminiscent of how great an actor he is when he is not in Hollywood movies that make him look like a clown. Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Jiang Wen, Ke You. Directed By: Jiang Wen
When the first time I saw this film, it does not look great, in fact i was perplexed by its convoluted plot and dialogue. The second time i saw it, i was totally blown away by its magnificent story telling and its plot. The movie tells about one local mafia and one fake governor (in reality he is a thief leader) waging war as to who take control the city and of course who are smarter and more cunning when it comes to destroying their nemesis. This does not feel like any interesting film at all, but how great this movie is cannot be described by any powerful review. You have to experience it yourself. Director Jiang Wen who also co stars in the movie have created a masterpiece that will turn the cinema of China in a way no other filmmaker in China ever had. Chow Yun-Fat also stars as the local bandit. His witty yet downright serious performance is a reminiscent of how great an actor he is when he is not in Hollywood movies that make him look like a clown. Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Jiang Wen, Ke You. Directed By: Jiang Wen
03. Inception (A-)
Inception is a film of ideas and concept. It tells the story of a man haunted by his mistake that taking its toll by the death of his significant others. All of this happen in a world when people can infiltrate to other people's dream and in a way control it accordingly. The man has to do one last job of incepting an idea into a powerful man's mind in his dream. The reward is that he will be reunited with his son and daughter. Christopher Nolan has created an unparalled masterpiece that ignited talks and discussion for people who already saw the movie. It was a smart script and only Nolan can execute his vision from his own pen to the screen when audiences experience the same gung ho for movies in the similar way Steven Spielberg wowed moviegoers in 1980s when he created a string of engaging blockbuster movies. As the leading actor, Dicaprio once again delve into dark roles regime, a comfort zone for him as the actor keep playing the similar roles again and again that i question his acting talent versatility. That said, when in his comfort zone (dark roles) he really delve deeply and shows a strong and enjoyable perfomance.
Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard. Directed By: Christopher Nolan
Inception is a film of ideas and concept. It tells the story of a man haunted by his mistake that taking its toll by the death of his significant others. All of this happen in a world when people can infiltrate to other people's dream and in a way control it accordingly. The man has to do one last job of incepting an idea into a powerful man's mind in his dream. The reward is that he will be reunited with his son and daughter. Christopher Nolan has created an unparalled masterpiece that ignited talks and discussion for people who already saw the movie. It was a smart script and only Nolan can execute his vision from his own pen to the screen when audiences experience the same gung ho for movies in the similar way Steven Spielberg wowed moviegoers in 1980s when he created a string of engaging blockbuster movies. As the leading actor, Dicaprio once again delve into dark roles regime, a comfort zone for him as the actor keep playing the similar roles again and again that i question his acting talent versatility. That said, when in his comfort zone (dark roles) he really delve deeply and shows a strong and enjoyable perfomance.
Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard. Directed By: Christopher Nolan
02. The King's Speech (A)
When King George III died, his son the duke must replace him. The elder son choose not to become a king due to his love for a foreign lady. So the younger must take the crown. The thing is he stutters and stammers when it comes to giving speech. As a king , he has to give speech on a regular basis, but his shortcoming put a big barrier to his job. His wife then asked for professional help from a quirky doctor immediately befriended the King as the two work hard to cure this disease. Colin Firth performance was magnificent, he truly embodied The King's physical as well as emotional persona and his chemistry with Geoffrey Rush was perfect and this become the main drive behind the succesful film that now is the runner up for my best picture of 2010. Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. Directed By: Tom Hooper
When King George III died, his son the duke must replace him. The elder son choose not to become a king due to his love for a foreign lady. So the younger must take the crown. The thing is he stutters and stammers when it comes to giving speech. As a king , he has to give speech on a regular basis, but his shortcoming put a big barrier to his job. His wife then asked for professional help from a quirky doctor immediately befriended the King as the two work hard to cure this disease. Colin Firth performance was magnificent, he truly embodied The King's physical as well as emotional persona and his chemistry with Geoffrey Rush was perfect and this become the main drive behind the succesful film that now is the runner up for my best picture of 2010. Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. Directed By: Tom Hooper
01. The Social Network (A)
The story behind the phenomenal Facebook founding based on the non-fiction novel The accidental Billionaire and adapted with the gretest craftmanship by Aaron Sorkin has made The Social Network best picture of 2010. But it is the superb and brilliant directing of David Fincher working behind the camera has made this movie The Citizen Kane of this decade, and it is a major crime that he did not win oscar for best director which went so unfairly to a relatively new director Tom Hooper for The King's Speech. Dissed by the Oscar like Kane, the movie will be talked about for generations to come as one defining moment of motion picture phenomenon of our generation. Jesse Eisenberg not only has Mark Zuckerberg sign all over his face, but the actor managed to bring the character into a more dramatic and humane side. The Oscar might went to Colin Firth for Best Actor, but I think he is truly the best actor of 2010. Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Jsutin Timberlake. Directed By: David Fincher
The story behind the phenomenal Facebook founding based on the non-fiction novel The accidental Billionaire and adapted with the gretest craftmanship by Aaron Sorkin has made The Social Network best picture of 2010. But it is the superb and brilliant directing of David Fincher working behind the camera has made this movie The Citizen Kane of this decade, and it is a major crime that he did not win oscar for best director which went so unfairly to a relatively new director Tom Hooper for The King's Speech. Dissed by the Oscar like Kane, the movie will be talked about for generations to come as one defining moment of motion picture phenomenon of our generation. Jesse Eisenberg not only has Mark Zuckerberg sign all over his face, but the actor managed to bring the character into a more dramatic and humane side. The Oscar might went to Colin Firth for Best Actor, but I think he is truly the best actor of 2010. Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Jsutin Timberlake. Directed By: David Fincher