The Conceptual Review

Rating: 7/10 (15 December 2011)

The story opens with the dark background with the white dressed women, indicating the existing of the angel within the minds of the evil society. This symbolism is maintained throughout the movie and this carry of symbolism is the heart of the story and is taken throughout till the end. Camera work is simply superb giving the viewer no chance to close his camera eyes.Natalie Portman is at perfection in the acting giving no scope for others to replace her with.
The Director Mr.Darren tries to convey the message of "Anything which is true to heart within the bounds of civilization of culture directed in the path of righteousness is the essence of life" which he achieves in the movie. Culturing the mind in such a path is difficult but important for the well being of the society. In order to feel such a essence there are a lot of intrusions, preventions which has to be overcome for better understanding of life. One such obstacle is dual mind set which is evidently shown in the movie. when Nina steels some of the things of the person whose behaviors does not meet the standard well being and then starts using it, the consequences seems to change. Her mind seems to see only the evil existence in the society and the good remains unrecognized. The movies shoots the duality of the mind in the way the white swan turns into black. She does not understand that she is killing herself in that force of down mentality. She does not even accepts the suggestions of her mom who symbolizes the essence and experience of life. Nina wins the heart of millions of audience but fails to understand her own heart and soul. The final gravity of the story faints to that the "Love is perfect" and is equalized to "Death is certain".