Not Just a Ballet Film

Rating: 7/10 (12 March 2011)

Anyone thinking this is just a film about ballet is dead wrong. This is a pyschologically mind-bending film that really makes the audience feel the transition within Natalie Portman's character. Portman gave an incredible performance, really going above and beyond in the role of prima-dancer; actors(actresses) like these literally become their characters. Portman captured the screen and kept this writer entertained throughout. Mila Kunis's performance was well positioned in relation to Portman's; not overacting, but rather feeling natural on screen. This is a film for anyone who doesn't mind a little discomfort, and likes their mind bent