I hadn't seen this since it came out, and I hadn't thought about it since then either. For all the acclaim, it doesn't seem to have made a lasting impression.
It is immediately clear that Natalie Portman strenuously prepared for this role, both the dancing and her actual frame. It is a bit jarring when she's already so petite. It sets the tone that Nina is pushing herself to the limit physically while also paying a mental toll. It's a stark contrast with Mila Kunis's easy, breezy, effortlessly cool Lily.
It's a drama, it's a thriller, and sometimes I blocked my view with my hand in the moments that it felt like horror. We join Nina on her spiral, her descent into madness. It's an impressive, high quality journey that everyone should go on once. For me, once is probably enough.
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