Rating of
3.5/4
A Bold Visual Statement
mitchellyoung - wrote on 01/09/11
Visually and tonally, Black Swan is a masterpiece that stands up to Aronofsky's earlier work. Yes, the film is thematically obvious and some of the symbolism is over-the-top. If you've seen an Aronofsky film (ahem, the Fountain?), you kind of expect this broad visual approach that bangs you over the head relentlessly with the film's goals. In Black Swan, however, it works, mainly because of the haunting score - which incorporates classic sections of Swan Lake with Mansell's trademark modern touch - and Natalie Portman's career performance. Love it or hate it, Black Swan is a must see.
