Black Swan is a really good movie, maybe not great... but definitely really good. Darren Aronofsky's latest effort is true to his form. I'm pretty sure he's the only director that can make an edgy film about Swan Lake. I like that he maintains a certain level of freshness to what he brings to the screen.
The film captures the obsession and utter despair of someone who is a perfectionist. We ultimately learn there is no perfection in life. Natalie Portman does a fantastic and convincing job in her role of the obsessive dancer. People are saying she should get the Oscar, but we'll see who else is in contention. A lot is being said about Mila Kunis' performance and that she should get an Oscar nod for supporting actress, but I think Barbara Hershey was much better in her supporting role.
I've been a fan of his since π -- despite it being almost the exact same premise of a screenplay I had written in college!
The film captures the obsession and utter despair of someone who is a perfectionist. We ultimately learn there is no perfection in life. Natalie Portman does a fantastic and convincing job in her role of the obsessive dancer. People are saying she should get the Oscar, but we'll see who else is in contention. A lot is being said about Mila Kunis' performance and that she should get an Oscar nod for supporting actress, but I think Barbara Hershey was much better in her supporting role.
I've been a fan of his since π -- despite it being almost the exact same premise of a screenplay I had written in college!
