so so

Rating: Null/10 (27 May 2011)

I have the feeling that I am one of a few who disliked this film. I was expecting something better than what I saw. To begin with, the dancing is just mediocre. Non dancers and boring choreography. Turning Point is an example of brilliant dancing and choreography. This one is not. So, that was my first disappointment. Second were the performances of all the leads without exception. Certainly Natalie Portman was not in my mind worthy of Oscar nomination. Whatever Happened to Baby Jane had better acting for a horror film. This was my next disappointment, that it was simply another horror film among the many. Missing was Boris Karloff and Bela Legosi. I did like Barbara Hershey somewhat. With such a great history of roles behind her, it was good to see her again even though she was given silly lines and moments in the movie. Kunis was just awful as I expected her to be. Still with those bug eyes, looks like a beetle, she never disappoints me in doing lousy acting. There was no one in this that stood out to me, including the writing and directing. Even the dance portions could have used a bit more originality. I give this a 1 point for the presence of Miss Hershey.