Extraordinary movie!

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 2011)

Yes, it's all true. The movie is a real masterpiece, which comes as no surprise, knowing that Aronofsky directed it. I haven't had a doubt in my mind that this was going to be a great film. The visual effects were great, the plot, the script. Everything. Except Natalie Portman. Wow. This girl is a real looker, but is a perfect example of "beauty before talent" rule in Hollywood. Portman is one of the worst actresses I've ever seen. And in "Black Swan", she proves it once again. There wasn't a single moment in this film where I didn't think that Jennifer Connelly would have been a much, much better choice for Nina. Yes, Connelly is a bit old for the part, but she could, without a doubt, wipe the floor with Portman's wooden acting. After Portman won the Oscar for this role, I finally admitted to myself that the Oscar's really are all about commercializing. But, in the end, even Natalie's lack of talent didn't spoil this little gem. A perfect movie experience with less than perfect leading actress.