Natalie Portman’s latest movie, Black Swan, a ballet thriller directed by Darren Arronofsky, is getting good raves from critiques. The film was recently screened at the Venice Film Festival.

In the movie, Portman plays Nina, who is so passionate about her craft that it lead to a mental breakdown. The film brings out a depth to her acting skills, particularly since this movie has plenty of scary parts and a girl on girl love scene between Portman and Mila Kunis, who plays her rival.

Critics are saying that Portman is locked in for the Oscar race next year. To note, her role as this deranged ballerina has never been portrayed in a film before.