Black Swan

2010 - 33 Must See Films - Indiewire
2. Black Swan (December 1; Fox Searchlight)

What’s The Deal? Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis square off in this psychological thriller about two ballerinas competing for the lead role of the White Swan in “Swan Lake.” The fifth film by Darren Aronofsky, think of it as a violent, sexual, ballet world update of “All About Eve.”

Who’s Already Seen It? Opens Venice on September 1st. Check out “Swan”‘s film page for updates as grades come in.

Why is it a “Must See”? From the second this film’s potential existence was announced, people have been excited. And why shouldn’t they be? From its mouth-watering (and lip-locking, in Kunis and Portman’s case) cast, which also includes Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder and Barbara Hershey, to its always-interesting director (c’mon, “The Fountain” was at least “interesting”), “Swan” has a lot going for it. The trailer alone had the whole internet in a tizzy, suggesting a return to a darker, “Requiem For a Dream”-y form for Aronofsky.