Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning is a slick (and seriously talky) journalistic procedural that entertains, but lacks the biting edge of its predecessor. But don’t get me wrong - there’s still plenty to like here! First and foremost is the cast. Unsurprisingly, the always-committed Jeremy Strong delivers an exceptionally, well, strong performance as Mark Zuckerberg. Yep, the notorious method actor nails not only the often awkwardly rigid movements and posture of the Meta mogul, but also his voice, tone, and cadence. It’s an uncannily convincing transformation, and it’s pretty remarkable to watch. Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White also deliver the goods, making for a compelling pair of opposites. As the whistleblower and reporter, respectively, they have very different approaches - but share a deep desire to see this story through. In short, they are very easy to root for. And while the rest of the cast clearly understood the assignment, Bill Burr shines as the one characters seemingly willing to challenge Mark head-on. It’s a great dramatic turn for the outspoken comedian, who brings some welcome fire to the proceedings. But, of course, with a movie written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the true MVP was always going to be the writing. Sorkin’s knack for acid-tongued monologues is in full effect, as are the sharp, rapid-fire exchanges. And yeah, there’s a LOT of talking. But when it’s written this well, you hardly mind. Unfortunately, the movie occasionally starts to feel like a seminar - one where the information being presented is stuff we already pretty much know. The biggest missed opportunity, however, comes at the end - or, more accurately, with what’s missing from it. You see the movie jumps back and forth between different years, repeatedly returning to Zuckerberg as he prepares for his big Senate hearing. I was led to believe that this is the moment everything has been building toward. So, do we actually get to see the hearing? Nope! Instead, the film wraps things up with a series of onscreen text cards explaining how events played out for the various characters. And that’s, well, kinda anticlimactic. Still, between the committed performances, Sorkin’s signature dialogue, and a story that remains relevant in our social-media-saturated world, there’s enough here to keep you engaged. It may not leave the same mark as its predecessor, but there’s no need to unfriend The Social Reckoning.