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Black Swan – One of the most heralded films of 2010 also helped Natalie Portman snag an Academy Award for Best Actress. Of course, her uncanny ability to cry on camera didn’t hurt. Although our 3.5-star review was not quite as perfect as Aronofsky would hope, the general acclaim should carry over onto home video.
Although Black Swan started off with a limited theatrical release, Fox Searchlight pushed a wide release shortly after and the film has since earned $288 million worldwide on just a $13 million budget. Not that it needs any more profit, but the DVD and Blu-ray sales should do well, considering the film is back in the headlines after a recent controversy involving Natalie Portman’s dance double.
A three-part behind-the-scenes featurette known as “Black Swan Metamorphosis” provides some fascinating footage along with great interviews of the cast and crew. If you have any interest in the creation of Black Swan, this is a great segment to watch. The other special features explore specific aspects of the production, like Natalie Portman’s preparation for the role and the special cinematography of Matthew Libatique.

• Black Swan Metamorphosis
• Theatrical Trailer
• Ballet
• Production Design
• Profile: Natalie Portman
• Profile: Darron Aronofsky
• Conversation: Preparing for the Role
• Conversation: Dancing with the Camera
• Fox Movie Channel Presents: In Character with Natalie Portman
• Fox Movie Channel Presents: In Character with Winona Ryder
• Fox Movie Channel Presents: In Character with Barbara Hershey
• Fox Movie Channel Presents: In Character with Vincent Cassel
• Fox Movie Channel Presents: Direct Effect, Darren Aronofsky