Dark Side of Dance

Rating: 6/10 (29 September 2013)

Black Swan is a story about realization and how we discover ourselves when in new environments. Swan Queen is the role, and it takes its toll on Nina (Natalie Portman) as she struggles to release her inner darkness. Playing the lead role in this production requires both innocence and spontaneity. It is certainly not for everyone.
The transformation of a sweet girl into a monster is the real hook in this film. How different settings can change people is a fascinating theme, and Natalie Portman certainly delivers in portraying how good becomes evil. The plasticity of our mind; how our behaviours are so volatile at times really reflects true human nature.
I enjoyed Black Swan not for its acting (it was mediocre overall except for good performances from the leads), but because the story delved into the true essence of how we are all moulded by external factors. We all evolve over time, whether it be mentally or physically. And whether we accept this fact or not, Black Swan does an exceptional job in proving it.