The hype surrounding Black Swan was huge and while reviews had been favourable as i entered the packed cinema I could not help but wondering whether all these people would be satisfied with this arty psychological thriller that had found itself in the mainstream.
The film undoubtedly has a depth to it which people who see the film on a whim might not engage with. It is an allegory for the relationship between the artist and his or her art - the amount of physical and mental energy they give to their craft and the pain and perfection it brings. The parallels to Aronofsky are obvious and similarities can be drawn to themes he presented in his previous film, The Wrestler.
Yet what makes Black Swan special is the fact that while doing this it can still attract the mainstream audience. Aesthetically the film is amazing and the sound is used flawlessly, however Natalie Portman's performance is what will draw the biggest plaudits. She makes the audience feel the vulnerability of the white swan before shocking them with the ruthlessness and violence of the black swan, a performance surely worthy of an oscar.
Black Swan is a film that will thrill and make you think. For the majority of people who see it, Aronofsky's work will make you do at least one if not both and he can be extremley proud with the time, effort and though he has put into his art and, while not perfect, its very impressive.
The film undoubtedly has a depth to it which people who see the film on a whim might not engage with. It is an allegory for the relationship between the artist and his or her art - the amount of physical and mental energy they give to their craft and the pain and perfection it brings. The parallels to Aronofsky are obvious and similarities can be drawn to themes he presented in his previous film, The Wrestler.
Yet what makes Black Swan special is the fact that while doing this it can still attract the mainstream audience. Aesthetically the film is amazing and the sound is used flawlessly, however Natalie Portman's performance is what will draw the biggest plaudits. She makes the audience feel the vulnerability of the white swan before shocking them with the ruthlessness and violence of the black swan, a performance surely worthy of an oscar.
Black Swan is a film that will thrill and make you think. For the majority of people who see it, Aronofsky's work will make you do at least one if not both and he can be extremley proud with the time, effort and though he has put into his art and, while not perfect, its very impressive.
N.B. As are the film posters.
