The 2010 thriller Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman, gets detailed praise for its clever use of computer-generated effects. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film about ballerina Nina Sayers losing her grip on reality amid the pressure to compete for the dual roles of the White and Black Swans in Swan Lake was a hit with both critics and audiences upon release. The imagery used to convey Nina’s unraveling leaves a lasting impression, and the VFX that made it happen has impressed professionals 14 years later.
