Black Swan (2010)

Massive Darren Aronofsky fan here. Black Swan covers some very different material, but his familiar tone is there throughout. His films often portray characters spinning out of control. In Black Swan, that happens metaphorically and literally. Portman is committed 100% to her character. Her Oscar win was deserved. A bit odd seeing Winona Ryder on the screen, but it worked.

This is a very dark film, sometimes bordering on scary. It’s beautifully shot and will enthrall the viewer. With that said, it’s not one of my favorite Aronofsky films. That honor goes to Requiem, then The Fountain.

Rating: B-