Like most ballerinas Ninas (Natalie Portman) life revolves around ballet. She is one of the brightest stars in the New York City Ballet Company and when the the time comes to replace prima ballerina Beth (Winona Ryder) as the lead role in Swan Lake is Nina is next. But she gets an unexpected competitor, newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis), who impresses the director with her sensuality and passion. The two rivals develop a twisted friendship. Nina becomes more and more desperate, and the question is how far she is willing to push herself for her career.
Black Swan is one of my favorite movies. When you watch it for the first time you only see the tip of the iceberg. It’s a film that you have to watch multiple times to understand the plot fully in …show more content…
Making "Black Swan" to one's own story (perhaps a tale of obsession and success) and not just an interpretation of "Swan Lake" and a reflection of sexuality.
Natalie Portman had already a small figure before her ballerina role in the film "Black Swan". In other words, there was no necessity that she should lose weight. It happened rather in the tough daily ballet training when she lost almost ten kilos. Credible as skinny ballerina but above all, she shines as an actress in this challenging role. Her fully magnetic charisma captivates from the first moment to the very last, which is rewarded her with an Oscar.
The film is well crafted, evocative and beautiful and so strong that it hurts. I would like to shake the life out of Nina. To get her to let go and dare to live, to get her to rebel against her mother without hurting herself. Not being able to do it, gives a powerless feeling. When a movie affects so powerful, then it is well made.
Black Swan gave a insight into mental disorders and the silent suffering of many. The case of Nina is not unusual given the circumstances and pressure she was under drove her into vicious circle of madness and self
Black Swan is one of my favorite movies. When you watch it for the first time you only see the tip of the iceberg. It’s a film that you have to watch multiple times to understand the plot fully in …show more content…
Making "Black Swan" to one's own story (perhaps a tale of obsession and success) and not just an interpretation of "Swan Lake" and a reflection of sexuality.
Natalie Portman had already a small figure before her ballerina role in the film "Black Swan". In other words, there was no necessity that she should lose weight. It happened rather in the tough daily ballet training when she lost almost ten kilos. Credible as skinny ballerina but above all, she shines as an actress in this challenging role. Her fully magnetic charisma captivates from the first moment to the very last, which is rewarded her with an Oscar.
The film is well crafted, evocative and beautiful and so strong that it hurts. I would like to shake the life out of Nina. To get her to let go and dare to live, to get her to rebel against her mother without hurting herself. Not being able to do it, gives a powerless feeling. When a movie affects so powerful, then it is well made.
Black Swan gave a insight into mental disorders and the silent suffering of many. The case of Nina is not unusual given the circumstances and pressure she was under drove her into vicious circle of madness and self