Black Swan

I saw this movie a few years ago, but I felt like posting again so I figured I would do this one.
It's a good one.

Black Swan (2010) Rated R
Directed by Darren Aronofsky

Starring:  Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel
Budget:  $13M

Here is a link to the story line on IMDB.



It was given 8.1 out of 10 stars.

If I had to describe this movie in one word it would be: Disturbing.  Two words:  Wonderfully Disturbing.

I saw this movie with my BFF and I don't know that I would have gone to see it if it wasn't for her.  I hadn't 
heard anything about it, and if I knew how disturbing it was, I probably would not have wanted to watch it.  
But I am so glad I did.  It's a really good movie.  The advice I give to people before they watch it though, don't
want it with someone you're not totally comfortable with.  There were a few scenes that were a bit... awkward 
... sexual... maybe I'm just a prude about that kind of thing.  LOL.  Probably that.  But I love this movie.  
So Nina, Portman, is a prima ballerina.  Her mom was a dancer as well and wants her daughter to do what she
couldn't, which is succeed.  Natalie actually had to lose a good deal of weight for this role, which you wouldn't 
think she would need to, but she did.  She lost something like 20 pounds.  And actually Mila lost 20 pounds 
also.  
Anyway.  So Nina is trying to get the part of the Swan in Swan Lake.  Normally this role is danced by two 
different dancers.  But in this case the director wants to use only one.  Nina is perfect for the white swan, but 
she doesn't have the passion to dance the black swan.  
Enter Lily (Kunis).  Who is gorgeous and graceful and full of passion.  I think that Nina develops a girl crush on
Lily as soon as she walks in.  And who could blame her?  Right?  But Nina is also terrified that Lily is exactly
what the director is looking for.  
Throughout the movie Lily helps Nina to get in touch with her... dark side.  
It's a movie full of suspense, even though it's a ballet movie.  I have only watched it two times since getting it on
DVD but it's a must have for DVD collectors like myself.  

It was given 8.1 stars, but I would give it more like... 9 I think.  I don't have some kind of system for my stars 
though.  Maybe I should get on that. 
Hope everyone has a great day!  Hope you enjoy the movie!  And coming soon, the list of my DVD stock!  :)