Best Movie of 2010: 'The Social Network'

As a movie fan who loathes Facebook and is hesitant to create a profile, I still champion "The Social Network" as the best movie of 2010. The film, based on Mark Zuckerberg's development of a social networking website that has generated more than 500 million users has many elements that make it stand out as a job well done for the cast, crew and producers.

Jesse Eisenberg's performance was convincing while he nailed the characteristics of a genius who is socially awkward and thus, misunderstood as a jerk. His portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg was tough to watch at first but I ended up sympathizing with him a bit toward the end of "The Social Network". Eisenberg's demeanor seemed cold and uninviting, especially during the lawsuit scenes but he was able to also show the side of a young and vulnerable college student. Eisenberg made his Zuckerberg character relatable, especially in scenes involving disputes with his girlfriend, emotional and mental challenges with his best friend, and periods of loneliness.

Justin Timberlake also had some great moments in the "The Social Network" that makes him shine brighter as an actor. After his initial introduction as Napster co-founder Sean Parker, it eventually became easy to forget that Timberlake is a music star in reality. He had great comedic timing during scenes where he is interacting with Jesse Eisenberg's Zuckerberg character and Andrew Garfield's Eduardo Saverin character. Timberlake is manipulative, influential, witty, direct and faced paced, all while remaining cool in the midst of chaos including a drug raid.

"The Social Network" is also the best movie of 2010 because a variety of demographic groups can relate to the storyline and the characters. Entrepreneurs can find inspiration in the level of commitment that a young man had to develop an innovative service that became a success. Some scenes that may have been embellished or added simple for entertainment value rather than accuracy can be humorous for Facebook fans and entertaining for the rest of us. Andrew Garfield's scenes with his crazy girlfriend is an example of the type of wild situations that were enjoyable for the sake of watching lighthearted moments in between all of the drama unfolding throughout the movie.

The trials and tribulations of Mark Zuckerberg's early days of building his social network were not experienced in vein. "The Social Network" is also the best movie of 2010 because it depicts the benefits of networking with the right people along with the importance of maintaining friendships and seizing opportunity. This movie also sums up the key to success......hard work, which is a vital trait to have, especially during times of economic hardship and uncertainty in the financial and business sectors.