Black Swan (2010) - Movie

Black Swan (2010)
Nina (Natalie Portman) is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company's artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of "Swan Lake," Nina is his first choice. She has competition in newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis) however. While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black...
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Release Date: December 3rd, 2010

DVD Release Date: March 29th, 2011

R |1 hr 48 min

Plot Summary

Nina (Natalie Portman) is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company's artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of "Swan Lake," Nina is his first choice. She has competition in newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis) however. While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As rivalry between the two dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina's dark side begins to emerge.

Cast: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, Winona Ryder, Benjamin Millepied, Ksenia Solo, Kristina Anapau

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Genres: Thriller, Drama

Production Co: Cross Creek Pictures, Dune, Protozoa Pictures, Phoenix Pictures

Distributors: Fox Searchlight

Keywords: 2000s, Transformation, Mother, Pursuit, New York City, Rivalry, Competition, Suspenseful

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Ratings & Reviews

80
Stephanie ZacharekMovieline
Aronofsky isn't loose enough, or canny enough, to be in touch with its camp soul. show more
65
Jeannette CatsoulisNPR
For all its dazzling allure, Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, a feverishly psycho thriller set in the hermetic world of classical ballet, proves a meaningless exercise in Grand Guignol exhibitionism. show more
40
Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter
Indeed, White Swan/Black Swan dynamics almost work, but the horror-movie nonsense drags everything down the rabbit hole of preposterousness. show more

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