Black Swan review by thenewlimshuyan
A really intense experience. Magnified because I sat in the 5th row. Total confusion of what was real and what was imagined. Good job of leaving lots for interpretation since they don't explain the relationships between characters in the movie. I'm a buff for ripping stories apart and trying to understand the dynamics of the characters to come up with a conclusion. But this was one heck of a mind-fuck. You just don't even know where to start. Another amazing movie that left me feeling 'OMG-ed'.
Self pressure induced psychological hallucinations ultimately destroy Nina in her pursuit of the perfect performance. Watch the movie if you're able to stomach the super deep contents. Writing this review reminded me nothing is perfect and that I should relax more in life.
The story is about ballet but they make it attractive for the guys by throwing in a lesbian scene and some self-touching. I'm not really a Natalie Portman fan and i feel like I've seen a bit too much of her especially after watching 'No Strings Attached' over the weekend. Not that interested in seeing her so intimately. Anne Hathaway in 'Love and other Drugs' ftw.
The show is a direct parallel representation of 'Swan Lake'. Nina (Portman) wins the lead who has to play both the delicate White Swan and her evil sister the Black Swan. She is the perfect role for the White Swan, innocent, graceful and scared but lacks the recklessness and sensuality of the black swan. Then as she enters a twisted friendship with Lily (Kunis), a new dancer in the company, Nina gets in touch with her dark side.
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