I have always been a fan of Natalie Portman. Good girl, no stints in rehab and an Ivy League grad. My favorite performance was in "Where The Heart Is". I skipped all the syfy ones.
Love ballet and although I had been warned that the BLACK SWAN was dark, I highly anticipated its release. Dark and bizarre it was. Portman will surely receive an Academy Award nod for her turn as this troubled dancer.
Fact is, other than the realistic portrayal of the ballet scene in NYC, I had a lot of difficulty separating fact from fiction. Barbara Hershey as her Mom made me think of Piper Laurie in "Carrie". Really sick relationship.
I've watched enough "Friends" to know that guys really get a kick out of girl on girl action. The scene between Portman and Mila Kunis (who will no longer be just that girl from "The 70's Show") was enough to make every man who was forced to see this movie stay awake.
All the performances mentioned including the one of Vincent Cassel are memorable and award worthy. I could have done without all the blood and gore. Had to turn my head away more than once. However, I think all the ingredients make for a memorable flick, just not one I care to watch again.
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