Mesmerizing.

Rating: 10/10 (31 May 2011)

I will start by saying that this movie is exquisite. It truly is a remarkable film. It is beautiful, powerful, and unique like no other film I have seen. It will probably go down as one of my top 10 favorite films of all time. And, I don't say that lightly.
First of all, the acting is top notch. Natalie Portman delivers her role so perfectly that I completely forgot who I was watching on screen. But it's not just Portman who makes the film. The rest of the cast are astounding as well. Mila Kunis proves that she is capable of much more than people thought. Barbara Hershey, as Portman's Mother, is equally brilliant. Why she was not nominated for a Supporting Actress Oscar is beyond me. Vincent Cassel was also amazing, as always. And, even Winona Ryder, who only appears on screen a few times, was outstanding. The cast was put together perfectly. I really can't imagine anyone else playing these roles.
I'm beyond shocked that not only did this film not win Best Picture from the Academy, it didn't even snag Best Direction. Darren Aronofsky was jipped. That, I am sure of. He is brilliant, and this film tops all of his prior films. The colors, the camera movements... everything is perfect. PERFECT!
Please, if you are debating on watching this film because it looks "weird"... WATCH IT!! I was hesitant on watching it as well. I didn't rush to the theaters to see it, as some did. But, now I wish I had. Yes, there are times you will say "What the hell just happened?!"... but by the time the film wraps, all your questions will be answered. I may have been watching in my living room, but I applauded as the film ended. I also may have shed a few tears... The point is, RENT IT! Hell, buy it!! I know I will be. It is going to go down as a classic, that you can count on.