After watching Black Swan last night I can honestly say I have never seen a film like it; an intense, psychological thriller which will have you on the edge of your seat throughout. It is based around Natalie Portman's character Nina, a ballerina who is given the prominent role of the Swan Queen in the production of Swan Lake. This role involves being both innocent and pure as the White Swan and sensuous and dark as the Black Swan. As Nina learns to embody the Black Swan aswell as the White, the role threatens to destroy her.
Full of sex, drugs, catfights, violence and hallucinations this film leaves you with quite an uneasy feeling and leaves you wondering what was real and what was not. This thought provoking work is a tribute to the acting skill of Natalie Portman and the Golden Globe she was awarded was well deserved. She portrays both the pure and dark flawlessly and depicts the descent into insanity in frightening detail. This truly is an unforgettable film that stays with you long after you leave the cinema.
I saw this film a couple of weeks ago. The oscar was well deserved, Natalie Portman was excellent.
ReplyDeleteIt's brilliant isn't it?? It's so strange...it was hard to know what was real and what was not.
ReplyDeleteThis film was really strange but addictive viewing. The ballet was excellent as was Natalie Portman's portrayal of a deranged dancer.
ReplyDeleteI have not yet seen this film but I have heard great things about it. I am looking forward to watching it now.
ReplyDeleteYou should defintely go see it. It is well worth a watch :)
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