It portrays the founding of social networking website Facebook. Neither Zuckerberg nor any other Facebook staff were involved with the project, although Saverin was a consultant for Mezrich's book. Production began when Sorkin signed to write it. Principal photography began that same year in October in Cambridge, Massachusetts , and lasted until November. Additional scenes were shot in California, in the cities of Los Angeles and Pasadena.
It was named one of the best films of the year by 78 critics, and named the best by 22 critics, the most of any film that year. It was also chosen by the National Board of Review as the best film of The Social Network has maintained a strong reputation since its initial release, and is commonly ranked by critics as one of the best films of the s and 21st century.
Returning to his dorm, Zuckerberg writes an insulting post about Albright on his LiveJournal blog. He creates a campus website called Facemash by hacking and downloading photos of female students from house face books , then allowing site visitors to rate their attractiveness.
After traffic to the site crashes parts of Harvard's computer network, Zuckerberg is given six months of academic probation. The trio invites Zuckerberg to work on Harvard Connection , a social network exclusive to Harvard students and aimed at dating. Zuckerberg approaches his friend Eduardo Saverin with an idea for "Thefacebook", a social networking website that would be exclusive to Ivy League students.
When they learn of Thefacebook, the Winklevoss twins and Narendra are incensed, believing that Zuckerberg stole their idea while misleading them by stalling development on the Harvard Connection website. They raise their complaint with Harvard President Larry Summers , who is dismissive and sees no value in disciplinary action on Thefacebook or Zuckerberg. Saverin and Zuckerberg meet fellow student Christy Lee, who asks them to "Facebook me," which impresses them. As Thefacebook grows in popularity, Zuckerberg expands the network to Yale , Columbia , and Stanford.
