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Portman deserves an Oscar for this, her performance was insane! I was satisfied by the ending, which is where I find a lot of films are lacking. I guess DA will get a nomination for this film too.
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For some reason her mom came off as what Nina would have been if she never took that step of dedication into her own art...She seemed to be someone who had the same passion, technically sound in her gift but was uptight, frigid and timid...scared to break out of herself just like Nina was..and then she grew into this cold old woman filled with regret...I think that also helped Nina because she didnt want to become that.....who knows, just my theoryOriginally Posted by illmaticsoulchild
What I couldn't really buy into, was the fact that the mom (Hershey) really didn't seem like a "stage" mom, but more of an "overbearing" mom. I could never figure out Portman's motivation for being a ballet dancer. Was it just because her mom pushed her into it? Did she even like performing at some point? Did she do it for the money? Or was this a simple case of the obsession for perfection causing her downfall (regardless if she did ballet or any other art/career)? That's really what I would have liked to have explained.Originally Posted by proper english
i agree, but Aronofsky rarely does character buildups like that.. everything is so subtle..Originally Posted by illmaticsoulchild
I wish they added more depth to Nina's character at the beginning of the story. It almost seemed that she was already close to her breaking point at the beginning of the film.
i got the point that she was a repressed child prodigy type from the 1st 30min of the film..
Interesting to note though, is that I've seen a lot of people discuss how her mom was a figment of her imagination as well.
For some reason her mom came off as what Nina would have been if she never took that step of dedication into her own art...She seemed to be someone who had the same passion, technically sound in her gift but was uptight, frigid and timid...scared to break out of herself just like Nina was..and then she grew into this cold old woman filled with regret...I think that also helped Nina because she didnt want to become that.....who knows, just my theoryOriginally Posted by illmaticsoulchild
What I couldn't really buy into, was the fact that the mom (Hershey) really didn't seem like a "stage" mom, but more of an "overbearing" mom. I could never figure out Portman's motivation for being a ballet dancer. Was it just because her mom pushed her into it? Did she even like performing at some point? Did she do it for the money? Or was this a simple case of the obsession for perfection causing her downfall (regardless if she did ballet or any other art/career)? That's really what I would have liked to have explained.Originally Posted by proper english
i agree, but Aronofsky rarely does character buildups like that.. everything is so subtle..Originally Posted by illmaticsoulchild
I wish they added more depth to Nina's character at the beginning of the story. It almost seemed that she was already close to her breaking point at the beginning of the film.
i got the point that she was a repressed child prodigy type from the 1st 30min of the film..
Interesting to note though, is that I've seen a lot of people discuss how her mom was a figment of her imagination as well.
i loved the part where she's spinning and spinning in the first auditionOriginally Posted by proper english
the camera work is AMAZING.. i really felt as crazy as Nina throughout most of the movie...
i loved the part where she's spinning and spinning in the first auditionOriginally Posted by proper english
the camera work is AMAZING.. i really felt as crazy as Nina throughout most of the movie...
Originally Posted by I Am Georgia
Just seen it and I must say that this movie was an absolute work of art...If Natalie doesn't sweep the awards I will commit suicide.
Originally Posted by I Am Georgia
Just seen it and I must say that this movie was an absolute work of art...If Natalie doesn't sweep the awards I will commit suicide.
Originally Posted by hymen man
Originally Posted by I Am Georgia
Just seen it and I must say that this movie was an absolute work of art...If Natalie doesn't sweep the awards I will commit suicide.
Quoted for Future.
Originally Posted by hymen man
Originally Posted by I Am Georgia
Just seen it and I must say that this movie was an absolute work of art...If Natalie doesn't sweep the awards I will commit suicide.
Quoted for Future.
Pretty sure she has it on lock. Only competition might be the lesbos from The Kids Are Alright.Originally Posted by I Am Georgia
Originally Posted by hymen man
Originally Posted by I Am Georgia
Just seen it and I must say that this movie was an absolute work of art...If Natalie doesn't sweep the awards I will commit suicide.
Quoted for Future.
I didn't think anybody would even catch that...She better win at least an oscar though.
Pretty sure she has it on lock. Only competition might be the lesbos from The Kids Are Alright.Originally Posted by I Am Georgia
Originally Posted by hymen man
Originally Posted by I Am Georgia
Just seen it and I must say that this movie was an absolute work of art...If Natalie doesn't sweep the awards I will commit suicide.
Quoted for Future.
I didn't think anybody would even catch that...She better win at least an oscar though.
Originally Posted by DJ bana
the 2 hottest jewish chicks in the industry. cant wait to see it
Originally Posted by DJ bana
the 2 hottest jewish chicks in the industry. cant wait to see it