"The Turning Point" is the original "Black Swan", minus the "psychological thriller" elements. Instead, the film focuses on two women past their prime, one still a ballerina, the other, a former dancer who gave up her career to have a family. Emma (Anne Bancroft), has reached a point as a dancer when choreographers no longer want her. DeeDee (Shirley MacLaine) has two children who both want to dance professionally like their parents. When her daughter Emilia gets an opportunity to dance in New York, DeeDee packs up for the summer and heads to the city with her daughter, only to have to face the life that she gave up. Both DeeDee and Emma must face the future while also dealing with personal regrets. The film holds the record for most Oscar nominations without a win (11). Despite this not-so-coveted record, the film is still relevant, as everyone deals with age and life regrets. Another high point of the film was the fact that many of the actors are dancers before actors, something that "Black Swan" lacked, making for some incredible dance scenes. The film received four acting nominations, one for Bancroft, and one for MacLaine, who are both remarkable in the film, and two for Russian prodigy Mikhail Baryshnikov and Leslie Browne, both in supporting roles. Both are exceptional dancers, but terrible actors. Where did those Oscar nominations come from? Aside from this, the movie has aged well and is still an enjoyable film for those who enjoy dance. 7 out of 10 stars.
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