Friends and Fever Dreams (a Black Swan reflection)

[snogged]

My lunch/movie date with dragonydreams when off without a hitch.

We both got cheddar butter burgers (I do love me some real Wisconsin cheese. NOM!) Then, we followed it up with frozen custard (which is kind of like ice cream, but more awesome.)

Afterward, we went to see Black Swan.



Prior to this film, my only experience with the director, Darren Aronofsky, was Requiem for a Dream (which in my honest opinion is two degrees south of intensely eff-ed up while still being extremely well done.)

In my opinion, Black Swan followed a similar recipe only, instead of drugs, it focused on the world of ballet and descent into madness. I'm still pretty much sitting on the line of "huh" and "whoa!"

Natalie Portman did some of her best work in this film, though I still can't forgive her for her wooden portrayal of Amidala in the Star Wars prequels.

My favorite actress in the film, however, was Mila Kunis. She was dramatic, funny, and had the best line in the whole movie. ("You had a lezzie wet dream about me? Was I good?")

This is definitely a movie I'll be seeing again.

Comments

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

I intend to see Black Swan.

I am so glad you guys had fun!


Gabrielle

[snogged.livejournal.com]

You should.
The darkness of it would be way up your alley.

[dragonydreams.livejournal.com]

I'm still pretty much stuck on 'wow' myself. Plus, 'that was weird'.

*hugs*

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[fifteenminutes.livejournal.com]

I do not like frozen custard, but I love Black Swan.
I've never been a fan of Natalie Portman as an actress, but she was phenomenal in this. I agree that Mila Kunis was stronger however (mostly because I've always adored her).

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Mila Kunis is amazing!

[shakensilence.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a good time... I'll skip the spoilers as I want to see this movie without any preconceived notions. I did catch that you liked it though... so I'll add that to YAYs of advice on whether to see this movie or not.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

It's definitely worth a watch.

[idioticonion.livejournal.com]

Ooo, I've never even HEARD of the Black Swan? I wonder if that's another one of those films we'll get over here in six months. :-(

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I hope it comes your way. It's so good!

[spike7451.livejournal.com]

Glad you had a great time.

Haven't heard of "Black Swan", don't think it's made it to Australia yet.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I did too.

[angelskuuipo.livejournal.com]

Culver's is made of win.

I'll prolly wind up getting Black Swan from the library.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Not a bad plan.
Just be prepared for some thriller-ness and some darkness.

[sionnach-ayame.livejournal.com]

I completely agree with your opinion on Requiem for a Dream. I adore the soundtrack but the movie - I can only sit through that movie once. It's extremely well done but my god - it's hard for me to watch. Amazing soundtrack though.

I have not yet seen Black Swan but I have wanted to!

I am so glad your movie date with dragonydreams went well! We must meet soon! YES! :)

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*squishes*
We will.