Black Swan

Movie • 2010


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Obsession, transformation, and dizzying psychological unraveling—this is a fever dream of artistry and pain, as beautiful as it is brutal. The duality of self has never felt so intimate or so shattering.

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An unflinching descent into the breakdown of self and the obsession for perfection. Cinematography and symbolism abound as Portman embodies ambition, fear, and transformation—an analyst’s feast.

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A dizzying spiral into obsession and perfectionism—the line between reality and delusion is deliciously blurred.

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A haunting and psychological thriller that delves into the competitive and destructive world of ballet.

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A psychological thriller that delves into the dark world of obsession and perfection in the ballet industry.

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A psychological thriller delving into the dark depths of obsession and ambition.

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A dark and twisted tale of obsession and perfection in the world of ballet.

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Delves into the pressures of perfectionism and the psychological toll of pursuing excellence in the world of ballet.

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Delves into the intense world of professional ballet, showcasing the pressures and dark side of the performing arts.

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An intense psychological thriller with mesmerizing visuals and compelling performances.

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A psychological thriller that blurs the line between reality and delusion.

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Visually stunning and psychologically unsettling.

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Overview

The story of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her retired ballerina mother Erica who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice.


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Roger Ebert

Portman’s performance is a revelation... she goes over the top and yet stays in character: Even at the extremes, you don’t catch her acting.

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Variety

A wicked, sexy and ultimately devastating study of a young dancer’s all-consuming ambition, 'Black Swan' serves as a fascinating complement to Darren Aronofsky's 'The Wrestler,' trading the grungy world of a broken-down fighter for the more upscale but no less brutal sphere of professional ballet.

variety.com/2010/film/reviews/black-swan-1117943400/

The Guardian

Fantastically deranged at all times, Darren Aronofsky’s ballet psycho-melodrama is a glittering, crackling, outrageously pickable scab of a film.

theguardian.com/film/2011/jan/20/black-swan-review

Cinema from the Spectrum

There’s no subtlety present in Black Swan, but at the same time I don’t see much point when I know already I recognize so much of it as derivative of many other films that have handled a similar outlining better – for they don’t indulge in the needless exploitation that Black Swan does.

cinemafromthespectrum.com/2017/09/19/black-swan-review/

Corona Jumper

At the end of the day, this movie is really about a completely unhinged girl's Quixotic quest to be, in her own words, perfect. It is both beautiful and disturbing, comedic and tragic. It's unique, intelligent, and engaging.

coronajumper.com/2011/01/movie-review-black-swan.html

IMDb

"Black Swan is an enthralling and visceral experience from beginning to end. Aronofsky has crafted a film that you will simply not be able to take your eyes off of."

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