Outstanding

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2011)

This movie gets into your head right from the start and stays there - for days after. The dynamic and character development between Kunis and Portman (besides being super-hot) is deep and makes the film worth seeing on its own. But Portman - this may be her best effort yet. I rarely forget when I'm watching a famous actor play a role, but in this case I really did. Her transformation is not only convincing, but both disturbing and fun at the same time. That's not an easy combo to imagine, let alone pull off, but she nails it. An exceptionally well-produced film, the Oscar talk is absolutely warranted. I would highly suggest seeing this one in a good theater - the cinematography, ballet choreography and music deserve the giant screen and killer speakers. On a side note, I can't wait to check out executive producer Tyler Thompson's follow-up effort - a remake of a the classic 1989 UK ghost story, "The Woman in Black."