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CultureThe Social Reckoning is a tepid thriller that reminds us how we got here

Aaron Sorkin’s film follows Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and depicts how the company’s pursuit of growth turned its platform into a societal threat. The review finds its message about the harms of social media algorithms potent, but says it lacks The Social Network’s momentum and arrives too late to make a meaningful impact.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 13:00Original

The Social Reckoning is a tepid thriller that reminds us how we got here
The Social Reckoning is a tepid thriller that reminds us how we got hereCulture