This is one dance you don't want to miss.
Released: 2010
Genre(s): Thriller, Mystery, Drama
“Black Swan” is equal parts disturbing and mesmerizing, a rubber-necker's dream come true – like a car crash or an explosion, it manages to captivate the morbid-curiosity of all within range. A familiar tale (for those who know of ballet's “Swan Lake”), punctuated by a relentless feeling of dread and despair. The menacing overtone of the movie is almost overwhelming at times, like a throbbing headache, or an upset stomach, which kept me at the edge of my seat for the entire duration. Watching this film, I found myself always expecting the worst – scare-factor and gore-wise – a technique Darren Aronofsky utilizes perfectly. Brief moments of relief pepper the frantic and unnerving plot, only to set up the viewer for another startling and twisted shift in tone; it is this push-pull dynamic that makes “Black Swan” so hypnotizing. A haunting musical score, and stellar acting ensemble, led by an amazingly believable Natalie Portman, round out this film brilliantly. Overall, an incredibly unsettling experience, “Black Swan” manages to sink straight into your bones, and is as hard to shake as a bad dream – although I doubt you'll want to (or be able to) sleep through this one.
Rating (out of 5): 5
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