Saturday 21 January 2017

Freeview film of the day : saturday 21st of January

Black Swan (2010 103min.) [Film4 1.30am sunday &+1]

Psychological thriller starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassel. When aspiring ballerina Nina Sayers finally wins the coveted role of the Swan Queen in Swan Lake, it's a dream come true. But while her demanding choreographer thinks Nina is perfect for the role, he has reservations about her ability to portray the Queen's alter ego, the Black Swan - a part that comes naturally to her sensuous rival Lily. As jealousy consumes Nina, her hold on reality becomes increasingly blurred.

Darren Aronofsky's neo-giallo is a dark, hypnotic study of obsession set in the world of ballet.
The camera moves are superb : creeping hand-held shots, swooping crane , intense close-ups and a whirling camera right in among the dancers.

The story is a little overblown in places but Portman is excellent in the lead and there's a terrific cameo by Winona Ryder.
Very interesting piece of work.

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