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The Social Network

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. — Bill Simmons
  • The debate asks whether a dishonest relationship origin holds the movie back. — Bill Simmons
  • Harvard is depicted as whiter and less international than reality. — Bill Simmons
  • Andrew Garfield plays Brazilian Eduardo Saverin. — Sean Fennessey
  • Minghella’s casting as an Indian character is questioned. — Sean Fennessey
  • Ansari reportedly tried out for the role played by Minghella. — Bill Simmons
  • A reported Oprah interview describes a less dramatic life focused on working hard and coding Facebook. — Bill Simmons
  • Dustin Moskovitz’s role is minimized while Eduardo’s is enlarged. — Bill Simmons
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