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Jove · 01-03-2011, 07:58 AM

Black Swan: 8.5/10

If a movie or an actor/actress were nominated for an academy award then I generally go into the movie with super high expectation that it fails to meet. Now, I am a huge fan of Natalie Portman, so my viewpoint of a film will always be from a subjective viewpoint. However, this film grabbed my attention from the start where I was drawn to a super emotional and anxiety ridden ballerina, Nina, who is obsessed with getting the moves perfect to the point of no return. While events are unfolding on screen, the audience is left to question whether what is happening is actually happening or if it is all in Nina’s mind.

I think this is one of Natalie Portman’s best performances because she morphs or blends in with her character that I no longer see the actress, but the character she portrays. If a movie can accomplish this then it had done its job.

01-03-2011, 07:58 AM	#3919 (permalink)
Jove Groovy Hipster Nerd Location: Michigan	Black Swan: 8.5/10 If a movie or an actor/actress were nominated for an academy award then I generally go into the movie with super high expectation that it fails to meet. Now, I am a huge fan of Natalie Portman, so my viewpoint of a film will always be from a subjective viewpoint. However, this film grabbed my attention from the start where I was drawn to a super emotional and anxiety ridden ballerina, Nina, who is obsessed with getting the moves perfect to the point of no return. While events are unfolding on screen, the audience is left to question whether what is happening is actually happening or if it is all in Nina’s mind. I think this is one of Natalie Portman’s best performances because she morphs or blends in with her character that I no longer see the actress, but the character she portrays. If a movie can accomplish this then it had done its job.