Picking Nits
Accuracy, diversity, casting, college life, and the roles of Dustin Moskovitz and Eduardo Saverin drive the nitpicks.
In the discussion (8)
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- The film’s invented emotional origin for Facebook is questioned.
- The debate asks whether a dishonest relationship origin holds the movie back.
- Harvard is depicted as whiter and less international than reality.
- Andrew Garfield plays Brazilian Eduardo Saverin.
- Minghella’s casting as an Indian character is questioned.
- Ansari reportedly tried out for the role played by Minghella.
- A reported Oprah interview describes a less dramatic life focused on working hard and coding Facebook.
- Dustin Moskovitz’s role is minimized while Eduardo’s is enlarged.