Synopsis:Nina (Natalie Portman)
is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her
life. When the company's artistic director decides to replace his
prima ballerina for their opening production of ``Swan Lake,'' Nina
is his first choice. However, Nina has competition: Lily, a
newcomer. While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan,
Lily personifies the Black Swan. As the rivalry between the two
dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina's dark side
begins to emerge.
Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Winona Ryder, Barbara
Hershey, Vincent Cassel Directed by: Darren Aronofsky Release date: 12/01/2010 Running time: n/a Genre: Psychological Thriller Box office: n/a More Early Reviews:
127 Hours,
Never Let Me Go
Reviews from Critics:
“Trying to coax a horror-thriller out of the world of ballet
doesn't begin to work for Darren Aronofsky.” - Kirk Honeycutt, THR
“Powerful, gripping and always intriguing, it also features a lead
performance from Natalie Portman that elevates her from a
substantial leading actress to major star likely to be lifting
awards in the near future.” - David Gritten, Telegraph
“With Natalie Portman, in the demanding leading role, equaling her
director in unquestioned commitment, the central issue for the
viewer is how far one is willing to follow the film down the road
to oblivion for art’s sake.” - Todd McCarthy, IndieWire