I was not disappointed. The story of Nina, played by Natalie Portman, weaved seamlessly with the story of Swan Lake’s tragic heroine, Odette. Nina’s descent into the darkness of Odile’s character captivated yet horrified me. The complete and utter release of self control is so dangerous, but the temptation can be so strong. We see Nina begin to unravel, and can’t help but follow her into the madness of her own psyche. Though I haven’t seen all of the nominated actresses in their roles this time around, I truly hope Portman gets the Gold Man on Sunday. The training for the movie alone puts her ahead of the pack for me. The physical transformation for the role and the mental transformation within her character deserve the recognition.
I’ll be watching the Academy Awards on Sunday to see if my favorites win. Who do want to see taking home the Oscar?
