Review of Black Swan (2010) by Eytan D — 31 Aug 2014
Not since Roman Polanski's "Repulsion" have we seen such a disturbingly beautiful take on the road to one woman's self-destruction. "Black Swan" is an intense, psychosexual thriller that's best viewed as a horror movie, a cross between "Rosemary's Baby" and "Suspiria".
No, it is not a supernatural horror movie or a slasher movie. The horror lies in the mind, which (when driven to madness) easily becomes the terrifying force that can't be controlled. It is in Darren Aronofsky's fearless direction that the story translates so amazingly to the screen.
He blurs the line between reality and illusion so well, but just enough for us to know what's going on. Let's not forget that Matthew Libatique's photography is exquisite. But Natalie Portman is worth the ticket alone to watch "Black Swan".
Her emotional and physical dedication to the role shows in every frame. She got the Oscar for good reason. She makes Nina a fragile porcelain beauty, believably on edge in her dangerous desire for perfection.
"Black Swan" makes its mark as both Aronofsky's and Portman's most career-defining work. A new classic no one is ever going to forget.
This review of Black Swan (2010) was written by Eytan D on 31 Aug 2014.
Black Swan has generally received very positive reviews.
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