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Dec 31, 2023malleestanley rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I couldn't watch much of this movie. It was stressful both in what ballet can do to the body as well as the pressure, harassment and jealousy that exists within the field. Additionally, there were far too many characters who were totally…
Dec 28, 2023LPL_TriciaK rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Natalie Portman offers an exquisite performance in this high-art horror film. This viewer was enthralled by the beauty of the ballet world but the psychological suspense had me pacing the floor at the end! Recommended if you enjoy…
Dec 18, 2022trotter73 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The pursuit of perfection can drive one insane.
Oct 09, 2022greatflicks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My wife told me to give it a 5 star rating. I was not that high because I don't really understand the art. But it seemed to be based around perfection and how for some that can be a psychological problem.
Oct 07, 2022JJ_Renee rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
While I respect Portman's performance, I can't say I really liked this movie. After its debut, its meaning was highly misunderstood. After watching it, I can say I was also pretty confused. After doing some research here and there, I got a…
Jan 03, 2022SEELOCHAN BEHARRY rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This story of film was totally unexpected. Had one guessing what is real and what is not reality. One never knew if one has missed the clues or not. But it shows in a thrive for perfection , the price is often very high, especially when…
Jun 11, 2021Kmum1 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Have wanted to watch this movie for awhile and really liked Natalie Portman. I was surprised to see Mila Kunis. The storyline was confusing at times between what was real and what was in Nina's head. The movie is good, not great.
Oct 15, 2020FPL_Amy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ballet as you've never seen it. A dark psychological thriller that makes it difficult to distinguish fantasy from reality.
Apr 09, 2020rezzbianhurricane rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An excellent psychological thriller that will have you questioning reality at every turn.
Mar 01, 2020
Ummm...thought it would be better,.....wasn't what I expected, but maybe that's my problem and not the movie's?.....oh well, can't win them all!
Feb 01, 2020SAPL454 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
MRI PERF A macabre, well acted psychothriller that reveals the true character of a promising ballerina! AUD R
Oct 23, 2019lukasevansherman rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
"The Red Shoes" + "Repulsion" = "Black Swan"
Aug 28, 2019PatAttack15 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I thought the conclusion of the film was really well done; it just take awhile to get there.
Feb 26, 2019akirakato rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Directed by Darren Aronofsky in 2010 based on an original story by Andres Heinz, this American pseudo-psychological drama delves into rivarly between two ballerinas. Although Natalie Portman superbly plays a talented but dangerously…
Dec 01, 2018TwilightBlue rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Black Swan was, without question, a really heavy-handed and depressingly bleak look at the escalating insanity of a dreary and delusional ballerina. Actress, Natalie Portman was clearly the wrong choice for the title character.
Nov 20, 2018
Dreary! Can't even give it one star. Watched the entire movie only because I kept thinking it would get better, boy was I wrong. This movie is not a good endorsement of ballet.
Jul 05, 2018
This psychological thriller and mystery follow Nina, a ballerina who has perfected her technique and dedicated her life to the art. Nina is a shoe-in for the role of the White Swan, a very important role in their new performance, however,…
Mar 09, 2018arenita26 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
esta intrigante y con mucho suspenso y tiste!!! creo se trata de una obsesión sobre obtener algo al punto de volverse loca!!
Jan 30, 2018reginator_22 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It was ok. Didn't think that highly of it.
Aug 15, 2016SeaTownRha rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Definitely had me intrigued in the beginning but towards the end it came off as cheesy and rushed. Didn't like Natalie Portman's docile character (even though she killed it at the end) Mila was solid though but overall a decent watch.
Jun 08, 2016lukasevansherman rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
"The Red Shoes" meets "Repulsion."
Nov 30, 2015StarGladiator rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I originally ducked into the movie theater to get out of a storm, happened to see this was next up, so without ever seeing a review, saw a movie I thought would be a ballet romance, but instead was one wallop of a horror-thriller film ---…
Aug 27, 2015booksmile rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Disturbing. Even without the thriller parts, the pressure-filled world of professional ballerinas is terrifying.
Aug 14, 2015anniethecat rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really liked it. Scratch that I really LOVED it! Thought it was great! If you have the time, go for it, watch it, it's not a waste of your time. Also the special features are really cool, you can find them on the main menu on the disk,…
May 21, 2015ManMachine rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Since being "mad" was the only way Nina could play the Black Swan "perfectly", it had me wondering just when this daft girl was gonna lay an egg. I'm not kidding. A psychologist friend of mine (who's also seen this film) tells me that…