Black Swan

Jen and I were expecting some awful, over-the-top movie since this was Darren Aronofsky. Turns out the movie was good. The grotesque elements weren't overdone, and they were employed at the right times. Watching Portman pluck one tiny, black feather is much more horrific than a full-out transformation. The plot and characters are simple and elegant. The movie moved nicely, so we both really liked it. I'd give it four stars.