Review: Black Swan

Experience The Twisted Yet Inspired Masterpiece Like Never Before

BLACK SWAN

Capture the Electrifying Thriller That Has Audiences on the Edge of Their Seats on Blu-ray and DVD March 29

SUMMARY: Starring Natalie Portman in her Academy Award® winning role*, BLACK SWAN is a seductive yet haunting film that will leave you breathless. Directed by innovator Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler), this Best Picture nominated film boasts a wealth of talent including Portman (Closer), in the performance of her career, as well as Mila Kunis (Date Night), Winona Ryder (Girl, Interrupted) and Vincent Cassel (Ocean’s Twelve). In the film that Daily Variety hailed as "...wicked, sexy and ultimately devastating... fascinating," Natalie Portman’s mesmerizing transformation into the Black Swan leaves you breathless – and wanting to see it again. Become part of the haunting phenomenon and own BLACK SWAN on Blu-ray or DVD on March 29th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

BLACK SWAN follows the story of Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina in the New York City Ballet trying to make it to the top. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But a new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis), also impresses Leroy and becomes Nina’s competition. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly with her innocence and grace, but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan with her fiery personality. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.

The BLACK SWAN Blu-ray disc contains special features not included on the DVD including exciting behind-the-scenes looks at the filmmaking process and interviews with the cast and director Darren Aronofsky. With the best-available sound and picture quality, the Blu-ray format provides viewers the premier way to experience the stunning Academy Award®-nominated cinematography, memorable character performances and flawless choreography of BLACK SWAN.

My husband and I watched this movie last night and it was really good.  I'm not really a big fan of ballet but the previews looked so interesting that I just had to see BLACK SWAN.  Natalie Portman did a stellar job and definitely deserved awards.  Plus, there is an easy way to get your hubby to sit down and enjoy it with you -- just tell him that there's a steamy sex scene with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis.  Needless to say, that was my husbands favorite part of the movie.  BLACK SWAN is one of those movies that you just have to see.

*Best Actress in a Lead Role, Natalie Portman

BLACK SWAN Blu-ray Disc Features:

• Metamorphosis: A Three-Part Series
- A behind the scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofsky’s visionary directing, to the physically demanding acting, to the stunning special effects.
• Behind the Curtain
- An inside look at the film’s costume and production design.
• Ten Years in the Making
- Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky discuss their creative journey, from “preparing for the role” to “dancing with the camera.”
• Cast Profiles – Roles of a Lifetime
- Presented by Fox Movie Channel, the stars reflect on the their challenging and rewarding characters

BLACK SWAN DVD Features:

• Metamorphosis: A Three-Part Series
- A behind the scenes look at the filmmaking process from Darren Aronofsky’s visionary directing, to the physically demanding acting, to the stunning special effects.
Black Swan Blu-Ray: (Catalog # 2271513 U.S./# 2271514 Canada)
Street Date: March 29, 2011
Pre-book Date: March 2, 2011
Screen Format: Widescreen Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD-MA French 5.1 Dolby Digital Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles: English and Spanish
U.S. Rating: R
Total Run Time: 233 minutes
Closed Captioned: Yes

Black Swan DVD: (Catalog # 2271506 U .S. / # 2271507 Canada) Street Date: March 29, 2011
Pre-book Date: March 2, 2011
Screen Format: Widescreen Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital French 2.0 Surround Dolby Digital Spanish 2.0 Surround Dolby Digital Subtitles: English and Spanish
U.S. Rating: R
Total Run Time: 179 minutes
Closed Captioned: Yes

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