I believe there has always been a stereotype on dancers being "anorexic" because of the pressure to maintain a petite body type. Pro- anorexia websites are using this film as an excuse for their cause, but they fail to see the true meaning behind what's displayed on- screen. Nina's (Portman) behaviors help to enhance her character, and the film's ultimate resolution. In an interview with ABC (which can be seen by clicking below), Portman speaks out about a review in the New York Times calling Ballerinas in The Nutcracker, "fat." Clearly the focus of this film is not the controversial topics that can be pulled from it, but the flawless performances by Kunis and Portman under the great direction of Darren Aronofsky.
Natalie Portman Talks Ballet
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