Natalie Portman's film but still an excellent film!

Rating: 9/10 (19 February 2011)

It's undeniable for me this film wouldn't be half as special if it weren't for Natalie Porman, so i guess it's safe to say Natalie was the best part of the film. She did a stellar job that many actresses not only her age would dream of actually doing, and i'm just glad for her. I knew she had done serious roles before, but none was as stunning as this one, which just kept me heart-racing throughout the film. She impersonates both the white swan and the black swan tremendously perfect and it'd be outrageous if she doesn't win the academy award.
But the film would be good on its own. Darren Aronofsky's directing is top notch, and he know how to make his films interesting and good. The pacing is great, and some parts are as disturbing as they should be. The story, while nothing completely new (but what is this days?), was great and i just sat on the edge of my seat through every second of it, whether you knew that mainly it was all in Nina's head. I like the ambiguity of Darren to let you make your mind to what was real and what wasn't.
The other actors were good as well, especially Barbara (Nina's mom) being as protective as she is. Thomas was funny, and Mila Kunis did good for me, and she is really pretty.
The dancing was great and i love the swan's lake music, so all that was a plus. It was good to see that even though Natalie didn't dance the whole part, she definitely did perfect for the role and danced may bits. Oh, and i was scared from time to time... such as when Wynona Ryder "stabs herself" in the hospital, so my heart was racing.
Great film, but most of all, perfect performance Natalie!