The Social Network (2010)

Well-acted and armed with an almost too-good script, The Social Network traces the baby steps of the online phenomenon we now know as Facebook. From the numerous law suits wanting a piece of the pie what's clear is that nothing is straightforward. While Zuckerberg may have wrote and developed the code other key players funded it and made it  possible, while others may have come up with the idea in the first place. Beneath all the framing, this is a story about money/success and how a highly intelligent yet naive twenty-something year old becomes star-struck and then sort-of alienates and betrays his best friend. The soundtrack is young but doesn't inspire a film which still lacks emotional punch and purpose in the end. Informative, sharp but probably not worth more than 2 watches.

7.5/10

Due Date (2010)

An occasionally slow, road‐trip comedy Due Date follows a 'normal' jerk named Peter who is shafted by an abnormal and misunderstood stranger eventually leaving them with no option but to drive home together. The two men almost kill each other several times but the story remains par for the course throughout as they head to their respective destinations. There are some laughs scattered here and there and it benefits from Robert Downey Jr's personality (as Peter) and a generally fun soundtrack. But there's nothing really new here, aside from an awkward masturbation scene that noone wants to see again. Watch it once, maybe twice after you've forgotten it all.

6.5/10

Eat Pray Love (2010)

A flimsy chick‐flick, Eat Pray Love follows Liz (Julia Roberts) on a journey of self‐discovery. After realising how unsatisfied she is with her current marriage and life in general, Liz goes on a world trip through Italy (where she eats too much); India (where she prays too little); and Indonesia (where she finally finds just the right amount of love). The film has the maturity of Goldilocks & the Three Bears too as she blitzes through a series of meaningless relationships along the way. The decent soundtrack and charming visuals can only lift the film so far out of its shallow script and storyline. One viewing is more than enough.

5/10