I sent away to Japan for the this film. When I watched it, I was spellbound. To start with, in order to enjoy this film, I recommend that you watch a performance of Swan Lake beforehand. Jennifer Connelly's characters (Odette/Odile) will be told and danced with better understanding.
She plays two different women: Claire Hamilton and Natalie Horvath. In my opinion, Claire is Odette, innocent and graceful and Natalie Horvath is Odile, seductive and sadistic.
When Jason (Gary McCleery), Claire's new boyfriend, and Claire are together we hear beautiful soothing music. But when Jason and Natalie (Claire) are together we hear that perfect melancholy melody by Jurgen Kneiper.
Claire's character suddenly changes when she takes on the persona of Natalie Horvath, mentally and physically. It is always a challenge for an actress to take the role of a ballerina. She does do a bit of the dancing herself and looks beautiful while doing it. As Natalie she holds her head higher, walks gracefully, sits up straight, is more calm, and also has no memory of who she really is.
I won't give the entire plot away, but it's basically a story of suspense, mystery, ballet, love, supernatural powers, and a race against time itself. If you are a Jennifer Connelly or a Swan Lake fan, send for this. It is now on DVD.
She plays two different women: Claire Hamilton and Natalie Horvath. In my opinion, Claire is Odette, innocent and graceful and Natalie Horvath is Odile, seductive and sadistic.
When Jason (Gary McCleery), Claire's new boyfriend, and Claire are together we hear beautiful soothing music. But when Jason and Natalie (Claire) are together we hear that perfect melancholy melody by Jurgen Kneiper.
Claire's character suddenly changes when she takes on the persona of Natalie Horvath, mentally and physically. It is always a challenge for an actress to take the role of a ballerina. She does do a bit of the dancing herself and looks beautiful while doing it. As Natalie she holds her head higher, walks gracefully, sits up straight, is more calm, and also has no memory of who she really is.
I won't give the entire plot away, but it's basically a story of suspense, mystery, ballet, love, supernatural powers, and a race against time itself. If you are a Jennifer Connelly or a Swan Lake fan, send for this. It is now on DVD.