“I had my editor count shots. There are 139 dance shots in the film. 111 are Natalie Portman untouched. 28 are her dance double Sarah Lane. If you do the math that’s 80% Natalie Portman. What about duration? The shots that feature the double are wide shots and rarely play for longer than one second. There are two complicated longer dance sequences that we used face replacement. Even so, if we were judging by time over 90% would be Natalie Portman.” - Darren Aronofsky, Director of Black Swan
She wasn’t filmed on pointe once. She had a year of training….doing upper body movements. But yet the media bragged how she learned it all in a year. Which is impossible. And that’s why her double came out after she won the Oscar saying that all the actual on pointe shots were not Natalie and didn’t want people to think you can learn that in a year. I still absolutely love this movie, but I noticed heavily how every time Natalie was dancing it was ONLY close ups. Her acting in this was amazing though. Definitely deserving of the Oscar.
I looked up reviews on the black swan before I got it, and people were freaking out about all the sexual things that happened in it. So I was expecting it to be really bad in those ways. It was a great movie, the sexual content was a tiny part of the film, people clearly didn't understand what the movie was actually about.
It is a brilliant film...but THAT scene with Natalie and Mila is probably one of the most sexually graphic scenes I've ever seen in a mainstream film. Not that I'm complaining 🤣🤣😛
A very well done film. I was invigorated and interested the entire time. Not only did this remind me of myself, it embodied mental illness in a light many people haven't seen before. I enjoyed it and I will never forget it.
4:34 - It *totally* happened for me. Black Swan is seriously a master film. It makes me Top 3 Favorite Movies of All Time List easily, and that is saying something, for me, at least. The quest for perfection is this film, and this film is perfection.
The film was good because it attracted attention towards ballet, but it was very disappointing that no one gave credit to the ballerina who actually performed the dance excerpts and on whose face was superimposed Portman's. Someone should have given her credit: she was the real ballerina in the movie. Neither Portman nor Kunis could have performed at that level.
But Portman tried realy hard do learn a little dancing, she invested lots of time an her own money I think there is no need to argue about her skills - she cannot compete with any professional dancer. I am not realy sure if i like this balerina, she had a subtle arrogance. Portman is an actress, not an ballerina. She doesn't need to pretend to be one. But she is the wife of Benjamin Millepied, so she possibly knows how ballet works.
Pretty admirable that he approached the sex scene issue so maturely and took it seriously and wasn't all "LOLZ LEZBIAN SCENE SO HOT OMG WAT AS IT LIKE."
i find it funny that both of you are having an argument over who is more pretty when in real life, there is so much more things to worry about. Why should it matter that natalie is naturally more pretty than mila? I know it's your opinion, but it's a pointless opinion. Like who cares. It's not a big deal. It's superficial to care about that type of thing. Rant over lol.
it’s annoying that people only talk about the sex scene, and not all the other things in the movie. This movie had so many other parts that should’ve been the topic of discussion.,
I freakin loved this movie, I am more of a action movie shootouts, persuits kind of person but I do love a GOOD movie. And seriously the sex scene was SWEEEEET
im not an 'obsessive' fan I like them both the same, but I think Natalie is pretter than Mila with no makeup just because it doesn't suit your opinion you don't like it. and im sure your saying that mila's pretty cause of a picture you seen in the media so keep it shut unless you have something worth explaining.
ive been dying to see this movie for over a year! my 2 favorite actresses together on screen? YES! btw i wanted to see it before i knew there was gonna be a sex scene=p
I know portman is having the choreographer of the Black Swans kid. Is Derin the guy she got knocked up by? Just because this interview would be about the time they would have been banging. Shes just using a lot of terms when talking about him, like "Giving so much" "I feel so lucky" "I could submit to him" "He wouldnt take advantage" "He would be protective"
just saying my opinion, and Mila Kunis is on sexiest women lists not the most prettiest, I agree that Mila is more Sexy and literally perfect but take all of that makeup away and Natalie looks way better, shes a natural beauty. and also Natalie Portman is on them lists too
erm im sorry but who do you think you are? im aloud say whatever I want doesn't make me 'superficial' cause really its pointless you writing that cause I don't care what you say I will write what the hell I want!!
“I had my editor count shots. There are 139 dance shots in the film. 111 are Natalie Portman untouched. 28 are her dance double Sarah Lane. If you do the math that’s 80% Natalie Portman. What about duration? The shots that feature the double are wide shots and rarely play for longer than one second. There are two complicated longer dance sequences that we used face replacement. Even so, if we were judging by time over 90% would be Natalie Portman.” - Darren Aronofsky, Director of Black Swan
But the shots of portman dancing are just close ups of her face while she flaps her arms. None of the pointe work and actual dancing are her
I wouldn’t say face shots with some arm movements is really dancing.
She wasn’t filmed on pointe once. She had a year of training….doing upper body movements. But yet the media bragged how she learned it all in a year. Which is impossible. And that’s why her double came out after she won the Oscar saying that all the actual on pointe shots were not Natalie and didn’t want people to think you can learn that in a year.
I still absolutely love this movie, but I noticed heavily how every time Natalie was dancing it was ONLY close ups. Her acting in this was amazing though. Definitely deserving of the Oscar.
I looked up reviews on the black swan before I got it, and people were freaking out about all the sexual things that happened in it. So I was expecting it to be really bad in those ways. It was a great movie, the sexual content was a tiny part of the film, people clearly didn't understand what the movie was actually about.
It is a brilliant film...but THAT scene with Natalie and Mila is probably one of the most sexually graphic scenes I've ever seen in a mainstream film. Not that I'm complaining 🤣🤣😛
Am I the only one who was scared as CRAP from this film? Lol. It was amazing!
So did i!!!
Same even tho I watched it 10 years late 😂
Yeah omg I was jumping and cringing and yelling at the screen 😅
A very well done film. I was invigorated and interested the entire time. Not only did this remind me of myself, it embodied mental illness in a light many people haven't seen before. I enjoyed it and I will never forget it.
Black swan is one of my all time favorite movies. Natalie and Mina killed their roles! Can't think of anyone better.
Natalie Portman is Queen and Senator Padmé Amidala !!!!!!
I can't believe she dislocated her rib and that scene was real! It always felt the most painful to me. She did an amazing job!
Natalie Portman deserves an Oscar for this. Or at least a nomination.
She got both
no matter what the movie is about or how well it's made or whatever... the sex scenes will always be the centre of the conversation!
both of them are so articulate and talented and beautiful fr
Natalie Portman Oscar worthy performance, Jake Hamilton Emmy worthy interview.
Mila Kunis is beyond gorgeous.
4:34 - It *totally* happened for me. Black Swan is seriously a master film. It makes me Top 3 Favorite Movies of All Time List easily, and that is saying something, for me, at least.
The quest for perfection is this film, and this film is perfection.
The film was good because it attracted attention towards ballet, but it was very disappointing that no one gave credit to the ballerina who actually performed the dance excerpts and on whose face was superimposed Portman's. Someone should have given her credit: she was the real ballerina in the movie. Neither Portman nor Kunis could have performed at that level.
But Portman tried realy hard do learn a little dancing, she invested lots of time an her own money I think there is no need to argue about her skills - she cannot compete with any professional dancer. I am not realy sure if i like this balerina, she had a subtle arrogance. Portman is an actress, not an ballerina. She doesn't need to pretend to be one. But she is the wife of Benjamin Millepied, so she possibly knows how ballet works.
80% of the dancing was done by Natalie Portman.
Do u know what people do in movies? act! :p
Milaaaa 😱😱💕
Natalie is so pretty :)
I could totally be Mila.
I think both Mila and Natalie are really pretty :)
natalie portman is pure and utter class : )
I agree
Two gorgeous women.
Pretty admirable that he approached the sex scene issue so maturely and took it seriously and wasn't all "LOLZ LEZBIAN SCENE SO HOT OMG WAT AS IT LIKE."
I LOVE NATALIE PORTMAN!!
This movie was amazing it real did blow my mind, and the acting was great!!!
That guy trying to flirt with Mila lol
Haunting movie. I agree, Oscar worthy performance!
I 💘 both of these women. I would love for them to be in a comedy together. They are AWESOME together. 🌹💘🌹💘🌹💘🌹💘
i find it funny that both of you are having an argument over who is more pretty when in real life, there is so much more things to worry about. Why should it matter that natalie is naturally more pretty than mila? I know it's your opinion, but it's a pointless opinion. Like who cares. It's not a big deal. It's superficial to care about that type of thing. Rant over lol.
Should of won an oscar !
She is stunning !
She did 😏
it’s annoying that people only talk about the sex scene, and not all the other things in the movie. This movie had so many other parts that should’ve been the topic of discussion.,
Mila is the hotttttest actress ever.. Ouch,, i nearly burned my fingers :D
She did get an oscar for it :').
well you were right she did get an oscar :')
great interview!
amazing movie!
wow that actually looks like a good thriller
It is! I know your comment is a decade old, but I hope you’ve had a chance to see it since then.
Natalie Portman looks... perfect.
You can have Mila if I can have Natalie
Anyone know where the music at the end is from?
Yeah but Natalie Portman is naturally pretty, its not like there the only 2 people who wear makeup, goddd!
how is she so pretty
A masterpiece
Romance girl
man I want Mila Kunis so bad
Natalie wayyy hotter
I freakin loved this movie, I am more of a action movie shootouts, persuits kind of person but I do love a GOOD movie. And seriously the sex scene was SWEEEEET
omg u look so young
am I the only one who thinks Natalie Portman is way Prettier than Mila Kunis????
i loved the movie
that movie was awesome cmon man who wudnt forget that sex scene man it was one of the highlights thruout the whole film
I can still see Matilda in her...good old mem.
i always hear meg from mila kunis
THEANnetWork 😂😂
all anyone cares about is the lesbian scene. xD clearly Mila doesnt understand how hot she and Natalie were.
@13sept90 huh? she wasnt in matilda
Natalie sounds like mila :o
except mila's voice is a lot huskier
2:25 mila and jake just flirted a little :o
im not an 'obsessive' fan I like them both the same, but I think Natalie is pretter than Mila with no makeup just because it doesn't suit your opinion you don't like it. and im sure your saying that mila's pretty cause of a picture you seen in the media so keep it shut unless you have something worth explaining.
she totallty deserved the oscar. the movie is a little bit physcho lol
ive been dying to see this movie for over a year!
my 2 favorite actresses together on screen?
YES!
btw i wanted to see it before i knew there was gonna be a sex scene=p
Jake....slooooow dooooown
what about natalie portman?
Was Natalie in pll
+Jess tucker no
Noooooo......
As in, I do everything she does (other than acting) cx
This was a good money scary w out even trying but best movie in a long time i rememeber buying a bootleg years ago lol
Dude, it's a psychological thriller. Ofc it's supposed to a be a little scary.
4:13
I came from cinema sin
yeah but I think Natalie is prettier, mila is more sexy and to be honest she isn't that pretty without makeup.
Does anyone actually give a shit
Wow .
Don't bother "Baiting" me I don't Bite.
I know portman is having the choreographer of the Black Swans kid. Is Derin the guy she got knocked up by? Just because this interview would be about the time they would have been banging. Shes just using a lot of terms when talking about him, like "Giving so much" "I feel so lucky" "I could submit to him" "He wouldnt take advantage" "He would be protective"
natalie i love u
@TheRecklesslifestyle it's just the outfit she's wearing that gives that illusion
Don't let her get to you. Alix Thomas is just "Baiting" you into an argument.
she's gorgeous, mila is way hot
@Thoraxe555 Mathilda, The Profesional's main character
just saying my opinion, and Mila Kunis is on sexiest women lists not the most prettiest, I agree that Mila is more Sexy and literally perfect but take all of that makeup away and Natalie looks way better, shes a natural beauty. and also Natalie Portman is on them lists too
what the hell or you going on about????
@kcidd12 oh I'm sure they knew they'll hit the jack pot with it.
@keepoo246810 Haha I figured. It just looks really odd
@booboo939 No, I was freaking out several times during the movie
@rachelyofosho who does'ent want her boys and girls want her
how did they think that many people would't focus , on lesbian sex lol hello ;) , i do also highly respect ballerinas brutal on the body.
portman and kunis are the same weight!! haha
Was the sex scene real?
Romance girl
and then marvel came along and ruined cinema
Romance girl
@TheRecklesslifestyle true lol
LASTTTT
@buttercup18girl Sorry real=really
ckayhne pronouncs
typical hollywood actress, great looks, but not a great actors at all, very overrated...
probably not but mila is in the all time 100 hottest womens list while natalie isnt
imo portman is too skinny and uptight
erm im sorry but who do you think you are? im aloud say whatever I want doesn't make me 'superficial' cause really its pointless you writing that cause I don't care what you say I will write what the hell I want!!
@buttercup18girl Sorry real=really