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This film follows the story of a ballet dancer in a New York city ballet company. She is living with her mother and is asked to dance for the leading role in a new version of Swan Lake. Where the leading dancer would dance both roles of the White Swan, and the black Swan. After receiving the, Nina Sayers, finds herself facing her greatest enemy; herself. As she slips further away from reality she finds herself reaching the perfection that she believes a ballet dancer should have.
This psychological thriller was directed by Darren Aronofsky. The earlier commercials were sneaky for this film, presenting it more dramatic, and focused more in Portman's acting performance, until it came close to its official release date. This film fits the unique style of the director who is becoming widely known in Hollywood. I will be honest, if Portman hadn't delivered as good a performance as she did then it would've received the general negative review given to psychological thrillers. The editing of the film was well done, and made several of the scene's appear more chaotic. This film found itself swarmed with controversial after its popular release. There was both a costume and an unpaid intern controversy, but the most popular was the dancing double. The young dancer Sarah Lane did much of dancing sequences in the film, and later had her face replaced by Portman's. It is understandable that this happened, because ballet is one of the hardest dances to learn; and twice as had to perfect. However, it upset several of the films audiences for some unknown reason. The film's story isn't too unique to the world of psychological thrillers. Exploring someone's self destruction first hand is becoming rather popular. However, the way it was told through a shy girl controlled by her over bearing mother facing the outside world is new. The editing went key in hand with the telling of the story. The ending sequence with Sayers facing her mental demons thus allowing her to best dance the role was brilliantly done.
Natalie Portman played the leading role of Nina Sayers. Her instantly passionate performance made this film into what it is. It made gave all the critics one thing to agree on. She was great in the role-no one can argue it. Mila Kunis played the role of Lily. Barbra Hershey played the role of Erica Sayers, Nina's mother. She is returning to popular audiences. She was great as Portman's opposing force. The two play off each other in a great way. Vincent Cassel played the role of Thomas Leroy. AS the french ballet company leader is great. He forces Nina Sayers to face the side of herself that she kept hidden, because she didn't want to lose control. She played her usual role of a young, impulsive, and verbally open character. She was a new ballerina from San Francisco, and changed Nina Sayers life. In a way she became one of Sayers antagonists. Winona Ryder, Beth Macintyre, was brilliant. She portrayed a different version of what Nina Sayers was becoming, and showed her what to fear.
I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! It was a great film with amazing performances. The directing and editing of the film really brought out the inner characters turmoil.
Answer to last blog: Jim Carrey also starred in the seasonal film How The Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000.
Que: What teenage oriented film established Winona Ryder to popular film audiences?
Ferris Buller's Day Off
The Breakfast Club
St. Elmo's Fire
Heathers
Check out the facebook page, and become a member @http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Film-Code/288673614500374 !
This film follows the story of a ballet dancer in a New York city ballet company. She is living with her mother and is asked to dance for the leading role in a new version of Swan Lake. Where the leading dancer would dance both roles of the White Swan, and the black Swan. After receiving the, Nina Sayers, finds herself facing her greatest enemy; herself. As she slips further away from reality she finds herself reaching the perfection that she believes a ballet dancer should have.
This psychological thriller was directed by Darren Aronofsky. The earlier commercials were sneaky for this film, presenting it more dramatic, and focused more in Portman's acting performance, until it came close to its official release date. This film fits the unique style of the director who is becoming widely known in Hollywood. I will be honest, if Portman hadn't delivered as good a performance as she did then it would've received the general negative review given to psychological thrillers. The editing of the film was well done, and made several of the scene's appear more chaotic. This film found itself swarmed with controversial after its popular release. There was both a costume and an unpaid intern controversy, but the most popular was the dancing double. The young dancer Sarah Lane did much of dancing sequences in the film, and later had her face replaced by Portman's. It is understandable that this happened, because ballet is one of the hardest dances to learn; and twice as had to perfect. However, it upset several of the films audiences for some unknown reason. The film's story isn't too unique to the world of psychological thrillers. Exploring someone's self destruction first hand is becoming rather popular. However, the way it was told through a shy girl controlled by her over bearing mother facing the outside world is new. The editing went key in hand with the telling of the story. The ending sequence with Sayers facing her mental demons thus allowing her to best dance the role was brilliantly done.
Natalie Portman played the leading role of Nina Sayers. Her instantly passionate performance made this film into what it is. It made gave all the critics one thing to agree on. She was great in the role-no one can argue it. Mila Kunis played the role of Lily. Barbra Hershey played the role of Erica Sayers, Nina's mother. She is returning to popular audiences. She was great as Portman's opposing force. The two play off each other in a great way. Vincent Cassel played the role of Thomas Leroy. AS the french ballet company leader is great. He forces Nina Sayers to face the side of herself that she kept hidden, because she didn't want to lose control. She played her usual role of a young, impulsive, and verbally open character. She was a new ballerina from San Francisco, and changed Nina Sayers life. In a way she became one of Sayers antagonists. Winona Ryder, Beth Macintyre, was brilliant. She portrayed a different version of what Nina Sayers was becoming, and showed her what to fear.
I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! It was a great film with amazing performances. The directing and editing of the film really brought out the inner characters turmoil.
Answer to last blog: Jim Carrey also starred in the seasonal film How The Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000.
Que: What teenage oriented film established Winona Ryder to popular film audiences?
Ferris Buller's Day Off
The Breakfast Club
St. Elmo's Fire
Heathers
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