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Movie: 'Black Swan' tops $250M worldwide
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I've been excited about this movie for a long time, but Nicole's extra info are getting me even more hyped. There are no theaters near my state playing this, so I'll have to wait or just download the movie online
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Originally posted by Reeces
I've been excited about this movie for a long time, but Nicole's extra info are getting me even more hyped. There are no theaters near my state playing this, so I'll have to wait or just download the movie online
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Don't you dare! Now that it smashed so hard, they're rush-releasing it...watch it with a crowd!
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Originally posted by Haus_of_Nicole
Don't you dare! Now that it smashed so hard, they're rush-releasing it...watch it with a crowd!
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I know, the trailer left me speechless and curious. I'll wait
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Can't wait to watch it
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I want to watch this so bad
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So I saw Black Swan earlier this afternoon. Sorry for the novel, but I absolutely loved this movie.
Where to begin... first of all I walked into this film expecting sort of a straight forward drama about backstage rivalries in a ballet company with a few thriller elements. What I got instead was something so much more transcendent. The performances by all involved were brilliant. Vincent Cassel is great as the Ballachine-esque director of the company who uses his sexuality to manipulate his dancers. Mila Kunis is perfectly cast as the icy, sensual rival dancer of Natalie's character Nina.. who at the beginning of the film is extremely tightly wound, and seems to have the mentality of a child whose sole purpose in life is to please her director and her overbearing mother. Winona Ryder even has a small, but important role as the aging star ballerina who is being pushed into retirement by Cassel's character. Her moments on screen are funny, terrifying and sad all at once. This could be the beginning of her career resurgence. I had forgotten what a great actress she is. Barbara Hershey, who plays Nina's mother gives a sinister performance that almost goes over the top at times, but it works. Her twisted relationship with her daughter is a highlight. The camera work and the cinematography throughout, but particularly during the dance scenes is stunningly beautiful, and the production design is amazing There are also a few genuinely frightening moments as Nina slowly loses her grasp on reality and we can never be quite sure whether what we are seeing is real, or a product of her insanity. This is sort of a modern take on the classic Swan Lake story, except here.. the white and black swans are battling inside the mind of one woman. The tension in this film builds and builds to an almost excruciating point until the ending.. which is so surprising, brilliantly executed and bold that it leaves you breathless as the credits roll. I can honestly say without hesitation that Natalie Portman gives one of the best performance by an actress that I've ever seen. The amount of dedication that she put into this role shows in every frame that she's in. She left me reeling, absolutely. She needs to clear space on her mantle for a slew of awards that are going to be headed her way. : )
I thought nothing could top Inception and Social Network, but this is definitely my favorite film of the year. Go see it!!
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Originally posted by Kunt
So I saw Black Swan earlier this afternoon. Sorry for the novel, but I absolutely loved this movie.
Where to begin... first of all I walked into this film expecting sort of a straight forward drama about backstage rivalries in a ballet company with a few thriller elements. What I got instead was something so much more transcendent. The performances by all involved were brilliant. Vincent Cassel is great as the Ballachine-esque director of the company who uses his sexuality to manipulate his dancers. Mila Kunis is perfectly cast as the icy, sensual rival dancer of Natalie's character Nina.. who at the beginning of the film is extremely tightly wound, and seems to have the mentality of a child whose sole purpose in life is to please her director and her overbearing mother. Winona Ryder even has a small, but important role as the aging star ballerina who is being pushed into retirement by Cassel's character. Her moments on screen are funny, terrifying and sad all at once. This could be the beginning of her career resurgence. I had forgotten what a great actress she is. Barbara Hershey, who plays Nina's mother gives a sinister performance that almost goes over the top at times, but it works. Her twisted relationship with her daughter is a highlight. The camera work and the cinematography throughout, but particularly during the dance scenes is stunningly beautiful, and the production design is amazing There are also a few genuinely frightening moments as Nina slowly loses her grasp on reality and we can never be quite sure whether what we are seeing is real, or a product of her insanity. This is sort of a modern take on the classic Swan Lake story, except here.. the white and black swans are battling inside the mind of one woman. The tension in this film builds and builds to an almost excruciating point until the ending.. which is so surprising, brilliantly executed and bold that it leaves you breathless as the credits roll. I can honestly say without hesitation that Natalie Portman gives one of the best performance by an actress that I've ever seen. The amount of dedication that she put into this role shows in every frame that she's in. She left me reeling, absolutely. She needs to clear space on her mantle for a slew of awards that are going to be headed her way. : )
I thought nothing could top Inception and Social Network, but this is definitely my favorite film of the year. Go see it!!
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Originally posted by Kunt
So I saw Black Swan earlier this afternoon. Sorry for the novel, but I absolutely loved this movie.
Where to begin... first of all I walked into this film expecting sort of a straight forward drama about backstage rivalries in a ballet company with a few thriller elements. What I got instead was something so much more transcendent. The performances by all involved were brilliant. Vincent Cassel is great as the Ballachine-esque director of the company who uses his sexuality to manipulate his dancers. Mila Kunis is perfectly cast as the icy, sensual rival dancer of Natalie's character Nina.. who at the beginning of the film is extremely tightly wound, and seems to have the mentality of a child whose sole purpose in life is to please her director and her overbearing mother. Winona Ryder even has a small, but important role as the aging star ballerina who is being pushed into retirement by Cassel's character. Her moments on screen are funny, terrifying and sad all at once. This could be the beginning of her career resurgence. I had forgotten what a great actress she is. Barbara Hershey, who plays Nina's mother gives a sinister performance that almost goes over the top at times, but it works. Her twisted relationship with her daughter is a highlight. The camera work and the cinematography throughout, but particularly during the dance scenes is stunningly beautiful, and the production design is amazing There are also a few genuinely frightening moments as Nina slowly loses her grasp on reality and we can never be quite sure whether what we are seeing is real, or a product of her insanity. This is sort of a modern take on the classic Swan Lake story, except here.. the white and black swans are battling inside the mind of one woman. The tension in this film builds and builds to an almost excruciating point until the ending.. which is so surprising, brilliantly executed and bold that it leaves you breathless as the credits roll. I can honestly say without hesitation that Natalie Portman gives one of the best performance by an actress that I've ever seen. The amount of dedication that she put into this role shows in every frame that she's in. She left me reeling, absolutely. She needs to clear space on her mantle for a slew of awards that are going to be headed her way. : )
I thought nothing could top Inception and Social Network, but this is definitely my favorite film of the year. Go see it!!
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This got me even more excited. If I won't watch the movie in the nearest future, I will pull a Natalie Portman psycho performance in real life
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i have no words. i am speechless after watching Black Swan.
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i have no words. i am speechless after watching Black Swan.
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The perfect review.
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Weekend actuals, even higher than estimated
13 N Black Swan FoxS $1,443,809 - 18 - $80,212 $1,443,809 $13 1
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Should I download it or should I see it in the cinema?
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I always wanted this movie because of Natalie, Winona and Darren ( I always been a fan of his works especially Pi and the massive double ***** scene in Requien For a Dream) but when i read on IMDb about how this movie is somehow similar to Michael Haneke's Piano Teacher, I KNOW I HAVE TO WATCH IT! NO MATTER WHAT!!!! EVEN IF THAT IS THE LAST THING I'M GONNA DO! i will watch anything similar to Piano Teacher
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It's going into wide release on the 22nd.
1,000 screens.
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Monday box office:
#10. Black Swan
$210,708
-56.5% / $11,706
$1,654,517 / 4
Top 10 on 18 screens
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when does this movie come out in wide release??
i saw the trailer before seeing "Burlesque" and it intrigued me so much! it looks amazing
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Originally posted by itsJAMESbitch
when does this movie come out in wide release??
i saw the trailer before seeing "Burlesque" and it intrigued me so much! it looks amazing
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Originally posted by Kunt
It's going into wide release on the 22nd.
1,000 screens.
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This movie won't premiere in my country until next year
Maybe I'll look for it online later on
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Originally posted by Teen Dreamer
This movie won't premiere in my country until next year
Maybe I'll look for it online later on
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What country are you in?
And don't you DARE not watch in the cinema!
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