This is outstanding filmmaking!

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2014)

Dark, disturbing and original. I can't say I've seen many films like this before, easily one of the best movies from 2010. Natalie Portman gets it done, she's very convincing as a ballerina here and she accurately captures the madness that ensues as her character evolves. Early in the film it feels like it's going overboard with the sensuality, but once you realize what's happening, it makes perfect sense. To become the Black Swan and to achieve perfection, she has to allow herself to be seduced and let go of her innocence. But as the pressure to perform increases, she begins to lose her grip on reality and simultaneously descends into madness.
The last twenty minutes of this film are just incredible as the suspense and horror builds up to a poetically tragic climax. Great story, solid performances and dark and creepy scenes/imagery that will leave an impression on you. Like Darren Aronofsky's last film The Wrestler, this is a must see. Natalie Portman's Oscar for this role was well deserved!
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