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Watched Black Swan and Here are my Thoughts

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Black Swan is a must-see movie that everyone is talking about. The star-studded cast along with an intriguing storyline have me eager to see what Black Swan is all about. I received the movie and will give my honest thoughts and opinions.

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My Thoughts about the Black Swan Movie

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

BLACK SWAN follows the story of Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina in the New York City Ballet trying to make it to the top. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But a new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis), also impresses Leroy and becomes Nina’s competition. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly with her innocence and grace, but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan with her fiery personality. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.

RATING: R

RELEASE DATE:  Available on DVD and Blu-ray March 29th 2011 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

This is my first movie review, so it may contain spoilers. I will try to avoid giving too much away, but I am not making any promises!

After all the buzz going around about this movie, I was very excited to see it. I am the type of person that wants to know exactly what is going on in a movie at all times. I even like to get a good feel for the storyline before I sit down to watch it. However, I also like a movie that makes me think and keeps me on my toes with some curve balls. Well, Black Swan definitely did that!

This movie kept me thinking the entire time. As soon as I thought that I had figured out a character, something would happen to completely contradict my thoughts. Take Nina’s (Natalie Portman) mother, for example:  My initial opinion was that she was completely overbearing and controlling with her daughter. Throughout the film, my opinion changed dramatically. Turns out her daughter needed constant supervision due to what I perceived as a severe mental illness.

There was only a short period of about ten minutes that I found myself a little bored with the movie. Other than that, I was completely intrigued with the storyline. I found myself trying to psychoanalyze Nina the entire time. It was obvious that she was driving herself completely mad, but did she have underlying mental problems to begin with? That would explain her mother’s watchful eye. Signs pointed to a self-destructive pattern of excessive scratching. Or, was her madness being brought on simply because of her obsession to become the Swan Queen? I am still not sure.

Another mystery I was left with was about Lily (Mila Kunis). Was she even real? Or just the alter-ego of Nina? Certain scenes led me to believe that she was purely a fantasy of Nina’s. I didn’t think they let you into the ballet with that many tattoos. So, my initial conclusion was that Lily was actually another personality of Nina’s. I personally diagnosed Nina with paranoid schizophrenia. I thought that summed up her behavior pretty accurately. But, then you have the fact that Lily did interact with other characters…so I guess she couldn’t be imaginary. Perhaps it was all a supernatural twist and I am way over-thinking it all! I don’t know, I never quite completely figured that out! I have to watch it again.

This movie has been described as twisted and haunting, which is right on the money. After it ended I still sat and contemplated about it for quite some time. So many questions left unanswered. It did leave me with a renewed appreciation for dancers. Such talent and dedication goes into the art of ballet dance. I absolutely love what it does for their bodies! The folks over at The Bar Method must have read my mind, because there will be a fitness dance video released at the same time as the movie!

Overall, I really liked Black Swan and would give it 4 out of 5 stars. Natalie Portman earned every bit of that Academy Award! Mila Kunis was stunning as always, too.


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Comments

  1. tiffany lane says

    March 17, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Its Swan Lake

    Reply
  2. Katrina Brady says

    March 17, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Is definately Swan Lake

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    Reply
  3. Katrina Buell says

    March 17, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Swan Lake

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  4. Leanne M says

    March 17, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Swan Lake

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  5. Rebecca Graham says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Swan Lake.

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  6. Amber says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:20 am

    It’s Swan Lake of course! I loved this movie and would love to win it.

    Reply
  7. SANDY says

    March 18, 2011 at 6:08 am

    Swan Lake

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  8. Adrienne Gordon says

    March 18, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Swan Lake

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  9. Shasta says

    March 18, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Swan Lake – Amazing Post! I loved your review of this movie πŸ™‚

    Reply
  10. DeeAnn S says

    March 18, 2011 at 7:22 am

    Swan Lake. Thanks.

    Reply
  11. Marina says

    March 18, 2011 at 7:39 am

    Swan Lake!

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  12. Lisa C says

    March 18, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Swan Lake

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  13. Lynda E. says

    March 18, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Swan Lake

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  14. Deedles says

    March 18, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Swan Lake

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  15. Nicole C. says

    March 18, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Swan Lake

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  16. evelyn says

    March 18, 2011 at 10:37 am

    I’d love to see this

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  17. David Hollingsworth says

    March 18, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Swan Lake, obviously.

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  18. edmontonjb says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    It was Swan Lake. This movie creeped me out but I would love to own it!

    Reply
  19. Tina M says

    March 18, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Swan Lake

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  20. Anne Taylor says

    March 18, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Swan Lake

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  21. Kim says

    March 18, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Swan Lake!

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  22. jessica edwards says

    March 18, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    swan lake

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  23. Heather says

    March 18, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Swan Lake
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  24. Ellen C. says

    March 18, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    It’s Swan Lake. Thanks for the chance.

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  25. Daniel Thornton, Jr. says

    March 18, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    It was Swan Lake

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  26. kolpin says

    March 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    swan lake.

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  27. Patty Hasbargen says

    March 19, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Swan Lake but not a favorite of mine.

    Reply
  28. daisy-pie says

    March 19, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    It’s Swan Lake. Tried to just skim your review and not think too much about it as I didn’t see this in the theater so am wanting to see it on DVD.

    Thanks for the entries!

    Reply
  29. vickie says

    March 19, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    swan lake

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  30. Leah Walker says

    March 19, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    The answer to your question is Swan Lake.

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  31. Bacallsmom says

    March 20, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Swan Lake

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  32. Pat Connors says

    March 20, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Swan Lake

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  33. robert reilly says

    March 20, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    it’s swan lake.

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  34. Jill Karrer says

    March 20, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    It is Swan Lake.

    Reply
  35. donna says

    March 21, 2011 at 4:29 am

    saw the movie can se why she won loved Mila Kunas in it also

    Reply
  36. Carla says

    March 21, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Swan Lake

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  37. Candi says

    March 21, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Swan Lake!!!! Great review :o)

    Reply
  38. Deborah Stawiarski says

    March 21, 2011 at 10:00 am

    swan lake

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  39. Justin says

    March 21, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Answer: Swan Lake

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  40. Kristen says

    March 21, 2011 at 11:52 am

    swan lake

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  41. Nikki says

    March 21, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Very cool!

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  42. Kathleen Carter says

    March 21, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Swan Lake!

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  43. Stephanie Hirsch says

    March 21, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Swan Lake

    Reply
  44. Ron says

    March 21, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    swan lake

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  45. Tracy says

    March 21, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    It is Swan Lake πŸ™‚

    Reply
  46. Judee says

    March 21, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    swan lake

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  47. IAN says

    March 21, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    SWAN LAKE

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  48. Charlene Vidal says

    March 21, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Swan Lake

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  49. Jacob LaFountaine says

    March 21, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Swan Lake

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  50. Marlene V. says

    March 21, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    What is New York City Ballet new season’s opening production in BLACK SWAN? Swan Lake
    thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  51. Michelle W says

    March 22, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Swan Lake. Great review, thanks for the giveaway.

    mlynnw83 at gmail dot com

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  52. The Girl from the Ghetto says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:12 am

    Swan Lake, of course!

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  53. Sammi says

    March 23, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Swan Lake!

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  54. carole says

    March 23, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    swan lake

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  55. Ashley Holt says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    SWAN LAKE

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  56. John S. says

    March 25, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Answer is Swan Lake. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  57. Dominik says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Leanne M
    I would love this movie for my mom and sister

    Reply
  58. Jim W. says

    March 26, 2011 at 10:58 am

    Swan Lake

    Reply
  59. Kathy Emerick says

    March 26, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I believe Swan Lake

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  60. Mama Zen says

    March 26, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Swan Lake!

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  61. Debra Hall says

    March 26, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    swan lake

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  62. Daniel M says

    March 26, 2011 at 11:23 pm

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  63. Sue Farrell says

    March 27, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    The opening ballet is Swan Lake

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  64. Shirley Martin-Tutolo says

    March 27, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Swan Lake

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  65. Athena says

    March 27, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    Swan Lake

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  66. angie says

    March 27, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    The answer is Swan Lake.

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  67. Terri says

    March 28, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Swan Lake

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  68. Laurel Kane says

    March 28, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Swan Lake

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  69. Kayla says

    March 28, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    That would be Swan Lake πŸ™‚

    Thank you for this giveaway!

    Reply
  70. Beth Duncan says

    March 28, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    Swan Lake

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  71. clenna says

    March 30, 2011 at 7:04 am

    I think it is Swan Lake.
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  72. Shelley Mitchell says

    March 30, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Swan Lake!

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  73. megan says

    March 30, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    It’s swan Lake.

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  74. Erin says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Swan lake

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  75. Angela Winesburg says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Swan Lake

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  76. Erica C. says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    It’s Swan Lake πŸ™‚

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  77. Chris Darcy says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    swan lake

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  78. Wendi says

    March 30, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    its Swan Lake

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  79. Stephanie Adkins says

    March 30, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    It’s Swan Lake

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  80. monte says

    March 30, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    Swan Lake

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  81. chelsea ling says

    March 31, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Swan lake

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  82. Ceinwyn says

    March 31, 2011 at 12:06 am

    It’s Swan Lake.

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  83. Darcy B says

    March 31, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Swan Lake

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    March 31, 2011 at 9:51 am

    Swan lake!

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  85. Jennifer J says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:02 am

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  86. Syah H. says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Swan Lake!

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  87. Melanie D says

    March 31, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Swan Lake.

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    March 31, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Swan Lake

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  89. Ed Nemmers says

    March 31, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Swan Lake!

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  90. Allie says

    March 31, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Swan Lake

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  91. cass says

    March 31, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Its Swan Lake

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  92. Dianne says

    March 31, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Swan Lake! : )

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  93. Breanne says

    March 31, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Swan Lake

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  94. Kara Lough says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:12 pm

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  95. Kerri Renner says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:47 pm

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  96. DanV says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    It’s Swan Lake

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  97. Charlene Kuser says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    It is Swan Lake

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