I have read a battery of reviews about the flick, both before and after I saw it, which range from strong praise to serious criticism. The latter batch tend to acknowledge the quality of the production, actors, etc., but challenge not only the accuracy of the story presented but also claim it has a strong "anti-Internet," "anti-technology" bias.

Apparently views of the movie break down into two camps, defined by age. Older viewers see the movie as a cautionary tale, where the protagonist (Mark Zuckerberg) is "less" of a visionary at the end of the film than the beginning. Younger viewers possibly see him as the victor over forces of old media, old thinking, etc., and applaud his triumph over those who would otherwise hold him back.

Figures that I could see both aspects. I am old enough to recognize that with the birth of any new medium or way of doing things that there is almost always the death of something with value and merit. On the other hand, as someone very involved online, the idea of moving forward, being disruptive, and challenging the status quo rings very true to me. I went into the film with my eyes wide open, realizing that what I was watching might be partially fictional but still of the belief that I could benefit from the experience.

Bottom line -- great film, and I highly recommend it.