Saw this movie on another level

Rating: 6/10 (30 August 2013)

Most negative reviews seem to focus on the absurdity of the portrayal of Nina's affliction, without apparently questioning exactly WHY she had arrived at that state. I don't believe the key reason was clear to all viewers, although there were many clues to just how depraved and desperate Nina's mother really was. An early scene showed Nina standing in a bathroom stall facing the toilet. There are only 2 reasons for this and it didn't sound like she was sick. Think "Crying Game" and you will see this movie on another level. Too much pink in her bedroom, too many "my pretty little girl" 's. Sexual confusion abounds. Many crotch-grabbing scenes - when will someone find out? Lesbian scene maybe - oh, just a dream or hallucination. Scratches on "her" back? The real personality trying to come out. Block her door with a chair? No, keep her mother out with a long, hard pipe. Original screenplay name was Alexandria. She would been called Alex though, which may have been too obvious. Her last name Sayers, same as the football player Gale Sayers, also a male with a female name. The self mutilation at the end was symbolic, I only wish it had been divulged what she really did. Alas, only 6 stars.