Darren Aronofsky's anticipated Black Swan has already screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. So far, the reviews seem relatively divided (as could be expected), while some critics seem almost in awe of the disturbing film - one that the director has been in talks with Portman about since 2000.

This trailer alone makes Center Stage look like The Mickey Mouse Club. Personally, I am intrigued by and shuddering at the outrageously sinister tone of this movie. I'm especially curious to find out what the hell Natalie Portman is pulling out of her back at the very end... At any rate, on December 1st, the rest of us moviegoers can watch the midnight-dark side to the world of New York ballet as Aronofsky sees it. Dark and disturbing is exactly what Aronosfky does well. And following the brilliance of The Wrestler, I know I'm eager to see more of it.