Black Swan Discussion Thread

[LadyOfMystery]

So who all has seen this movie? What did you think of it?

Also I wanted to know is there a book? If there is has anyone read it and what did they think of it compared to the movie?

 

[jerrylewis]

This is a good movie but i have watched it lately.

 

[JCFantasy23]

Loved it. It's very...unique. Artsy, sexual, strange, and filled with psychological imbalances. No way to really describe it. Found the ballet and dancers beautiful too, the music mesmerized me. Watched in twice in the theatre. It's not for everyone though - many love the movie and many don't like it. It's a very serious, slow film so be warned on the slowness, discussing some real important issues, mainly how these dancers strive for perfection too much, how society throws away women as they age, the sacrifices of beauty *such as allued to anorexia*, sexual confusion and the dangers of sexual repression, guilt mother/daughter relationships, and addiction to self-multilation in ways of dealing with stress.

 

[SparkyMaddie]

It's just weird.I thought it was dark-really.Ya have to see it for yourself.

 

[Zoooma]

Horrible.

It could be an interesting psychological thriller but there's sex around every corner. The lesbianism and masturbation themes are unneeded and just wrong. Natalie Portman is a great actress but she did not deserve the Oscar for this. Her performance barely reaches further than the mostly one dimensional portrayal of Nina; there was just no range for her to display. Take away the ballet and anyone could have played this part well.

Like I said, it could be a good psychological thriller if all the unnecessary sex themes are removed. As it is, the film left me with a bad taste in my mouth and wishing I'd never watched it.

And, no, it's not based on a book -- Black Swan is an Original Screenplay, sort of . . . it's a reworked version of another screenplay that never got made into a movie.

 

[SparkyMaddie]

It's not horrible Zooma lol..it can shock some people maybe. I found it odd! I am still not sure what exactly was wrong with her. I don't want to ruin it for others...Natalie was at the best in acting I've seen her in. It is really tragic...

 

[asianangel]

Its not for everyone that's for sure. I liked it...it was sort of tragic and dark...loved the ending. I know there are some people who would avoid this like the plague....some scenes are quite scary.

 

[SparkyMaddie]

The ending saddened me...

 

[JCFantasy23]

Horrible.

It could be an interesting psychological thriller but there's sex around every corner. The lesbianism and masturbation themes are unneeded and just wrong. Natalie Portman is a great actress but she did not deserve the Oscar for this. Her performance barely reaches further than the mostly one dimensional portrayal of Nina; there was just no range for her to display. Take away the ballet and anyone could have played this part well.

Like I said, it could be a good psychological thriller if all the unnecessary sex themes are removed. As it is, the film left me with a bad taste in my mouth and wishing I'd never watched it.

And, no, it's not based on a book -- Black Swan is an Original Screenplay, sort of . . . it's a reworked version of another screenplay that never got made into a movie.

A big part of the story was psychological issues of sexual repression, which was why sex was in there.

 

[SparkyMaddie]

Yep^ and so it's to be watched with that in mind. I thought the end came too sudden and not with enough after thought but it's the way they wanted it to feel.