"Black Swan" is one of the best psychological thrillers. Nina, who is played by Natalie Portman, is a ballerina living at home with her mother. She is a very talented dancer but she is still looking for her "one shot" to prove she is the best. She has been chosen to dance the lead role in Swan Lake. She is chosen by the director of the ballet, Thomas, who is played by Vincent Cassel. They have a fling but it seems like he is using her to just let her role be the best she can be. Things start to heat up when Nina meets Lily, played by Mila Kunis. Lily is another ballerina who is essentially the opposite of her. Nina is very pure, and innocent. And Lily is daring, courageous, and kind of a bad girl but she is still one of the best in the dance company. Nina is chosen, and most of the company is happy for her except for one of the ballerinas, Beth, played by Winona Ryder. Beth was the old white swan and she is not in good shape to dance. Later, Nina and Lily become friends and one night they go out, get drunk, and they "hook up." All throughout the movie Nina is getting a her role, and essentially becoming her role. It is a great film that will keep you guessing the whole time.
Natalie Portman deserved her Oscar for this film. She was magnificent, and she really became the swan. Mila Kunis was also great doing a role that is not different and it worked for her. Aronofsky is a genius and deserves much recognition for this film. I was reluctant because I do not love the ballet, but it kept me on he edge of my seat the whole film.
Grade: 92/100 = A-
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