Black Swan (DVD, 2011)

Good psychological thriller movie!

Good movie. Natalie Portman did a good job with this character. She earned the Oscar. They should of given credit to ABT soloists Sarah Lane. I don't know why they didn't do that. Most all dance movies give credits to the doubles. I felt like they were hiding the truth and made it look like Natalie Portman did all the dancing. They did it so she would get the Oscar. Natalie did not even acknowledged Sarah Lane. She said nothing. I feel her acting earned her the Oscar. There was nothing to hide. They insulted and disrespected all the ballet dancers that worked really hard for their love of ballet. Still a good psychological thriller.Read full review

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Ghastly Movie

This movie is not made for the viewer; it is intended to win the praise of critics, who value quirky camera work above entertainment. The camera follows Natalie Portman's head around almost as if attached to it. Rarely is it more than about 12 inches' distant. Long or broad shots are rare in this film; I estimate not four minutes of the entire movie is other than a tight close-up, and it gets really tedious--actually oppressive. The only salvation is a bit of superb dancing (if you like ballet) and the wonderful score at the end with plenty of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." If you close your eyes, you can enjoy the soundtrack without the wretched experience of trying to see a movie where there is nothing but artsy camera trickery. I practically memorized every pore on Portman's face. She is pretty, to be sure, but I was soon tired of looking at her from a virtual distance of about 10 inches. I wanted to see more of Winona Ryder, but her role was vanishingly small. I plan to give away the DVD. It would be unconscionable to take money for it. Maybe the recycling bin is the place to put it. I have not seen such a visual disaster since "Pieces of April" some years back, which was similarly ruined by the relentless close-ups. What ails these so-called filmmakers?Read full review

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Not for me

It could have been a really good movie, however as most "modern" movies go there has to be gore, sex, profanity and girl on girl encounters. Please do not get me wrong I am not a prude but why does every movie and every movie star lend themselves to this kind of trash cinema?Read full review

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i loved this movie

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Brilliant mocir

Amazing drama. Quality dvd with no issues. Highly recommend this thriller!

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One of the best movies iv gotten!!!

Love the movie since it has came out

it was an excellent movie however the disc stoped in mid movie and goes back to the introduction

the disc skips to the introdution

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The Swan

Very good movie

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Excellent

Excellent movie, will be on an annual watch list.

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It’s perfect

It’s perfect

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