Black Swan

Most people that I know that have also seen this movie have not liked it. They describe it as "boring and weird" but I disagree. Sure, it moves slowly at times, but that is because there is something that the director wants you to see, something you wouldn't normally see without actually "interacting" with the movie, so to speak. The movie is also strange, i'll give them that, but that is also why I think it is such a good film. It embodies the raw mentality of an obsessed human being and her struggle to find herself. For those of you who have not seen the movie and therefore have no idea what I'm talking about, here is the storyline and preview:

Nina (Portman) is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica (Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her. (IMDb)

The movie is dark and disturbing and raw, which is what makes it so interesting to watch. I would highly recommend seeing this movie if you have not already.