oookay. i tuned into this trailer of black swan, expecting to get an inside peek into the world of competitive ballet. NOPE. it’s creepy.
starring natalie portman, mila kunis and winona ryder, black swan is due out in theaters december 1. i suppose i should’ve known there’d be twists with director darren aronofsky of requiem for a dream and the wrestler fame at the helm!
more than anything, though, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding portman and kunis’ love scene (of course). kunis says, “anything sexual in this film is not there for the sake of being sexual. i think people are hoping it’s like two girls making out and pillow fighting. it’s not smut.”
then what is it? the synopsis explains:
“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. when artistic director thomas leroy decides to replace prima ballerina beth (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.”
enough with that. watch the trailer above. does black swan catch your interest?
this looks amazing….