I agree with some of the other comments that the film shows very little of the technical and business details of the web site. Yes, these details would have been interesting (the one scene showing them testing the dreadful search engine is hilarious), but the makers of the film obviously decided to focus on the personal relationship between the two leaders of the company.
For me (as well as my wife) the approach worked. The personal dramas were compelling enough or humorous enough to keep it interesting.
There were certainly a lot of dots left unconnected, but many of them (like what happens with Kaleil's ex-lovers) are probably better left unconnected.
If you like this sort of cinema verité, I would highly recommend "A Perfect Candidate", which is a much fuller and more interesting movie. Still, I'll give "startup.com" 7.5 out of 10.
For me (as well as my wife) the approach worked. The personal dramas were compelling enough or humorous enough to keep it interesting.
There were certainly a lot of dots left unconnected, but many of them (like what happens with Kaleil's ex-lovers) are probably better left unconnected.
If you like this sort of cinema verité, I would highly recommend "A Perfect Candidate", which is a much fuller and more interesting movie. Still, I'll give "startup.com" 7.5 out of 10.