Film Review: "The Social Reckoning" Returns to Facebook, but It's Much Less Relevant Than Its Predecessor

A review of the film "The Social Reckoning," an unofficial sequel to 2010's "The Social Network." The film deals with a later chapter in the history of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg, depicting The Wall Street Journal's 2021 investigation into the spread of harmful content on the platform. The review argues the film is less relevant and interesting than its predecessor, suffering from a formulaic script, imprecise casting, and a lack of chemistry between the lead actors.

A film review of "The Social Reckoning," an unofficial sequel to 2010's "The Social Network." The film, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, deals with a later chapter in the history of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg, and depicts The Wall Street Journal's 2021 investigation into the spread of harmful and distorted content on the platform. The review argues the film is less relevant and interesting than its predecessor, suffering from a formulaic script, imprecise casting (Jeremy Strong as Zuckerberg pales next to Jesse Eisenberg), and a lack of chemistry between the lead actors (Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison). At the same time, the review notes that it is a professional, fluent and elegant film that provides two entertaining hours in the cinema.

Film Review: "The Social Reckoning" Returns to Facebook, but It's Much Less Relevant Than Its Predecessor