Frida

Miramax Films | Release Date: October 25, 2002

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 58 Ratings

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Mauro_LanariMar 28, 2020

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Members of the Mexican press were appalled at the liberties taken in portraying Kahlo's traumatic life. The film shows Frida as a kind of superwoman, a far cry from the real artist who was a cripple, moreover it was also shot(Mauro Lanari)
Members of the Mexican press were appalled at the liberties taken in portraying Kahlo's traumatic life. The film shows Frida as a kind of superwoman, a far cry from the real artist who was a cripple, moreover it was also shot in a palette of colours that were bright, shrill and overwhelming, serving up stereotypical images of Mexico aimed at "gringo" tourists (source: Screen Daily). But if Julie Taymor had directed the whole biopic as the last quarter of an hour, the artistic level would have lived up to her protagonist.… Expand

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AndreaMay 25, 2006

Great movie. Still, my hopes about this film were not high, so I can even say I enjoyed. Selma Hayek surprised me, positively. I did not expect her to be convincing enough, but she actually made me believe that she is Frida. Alfred Molina Great movie. Still, my hopes about this film were not high, so I can even say I enjoyed. Selma Hayek surprised me, positively. I did not expect her to be convincing enough, but she actually made me believe that she is Frida. Alfred Molina also seems to be good choice for the role of Diego Rivera. This movie is not just for Frida Kahlo fans and admirers, everybody should give it a chance.… Expand

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gailkOct 4, 2009

Not sure why this movie is getting such lousy reviews-most reviewers speak to what is lacking in the film-this is a film worth watching if only for its vivid portrayals of characters larger than life. Really you only have an hour and a bit Not sure why this movie is getting such lousy reviews-most reviewers speak to what is lacking in the film-this is a film worth watching if only for its vivid portrayals of characters larger than life. Really you only have an hour and a bit to look at the WHOLE life of an artist and in that respect this film speaks volumes.… Expand

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[Anonymous]Dec 13, 2005

Great performance by Salma Haykek and molina. A gorgeous film!

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TyranianApr 8, 2019

Fairly boring film about Frida Kahlo, the acting is decent but for non-fans its a test of patience.

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alejandro970Jan 24, 2020

Maybe so much gorgeous but the best approach to the life and death of one of greatest icons of Mexican art; his troubled marriage with his mentor, Diego Rivera, and their influence in politics. Remarkable chemistry between Molina and Hayek.Maybe so much gorgeous but the best approach to the life and death of one of greatest icons of Mexican art; his troubled marriage with his mentor, Diego Rivera, and their influence in politics. Remarkable chemistry between Molina and Hayek. For know further, visit the houses- workshops in Mexico City.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetDec 5, 2022

This is quite an evocative film, depicting the titular characters somewhat turbulent love life and the situations she had to deal with, or found herself in.
There are a lot of brightly coloured settings and fashions depicted - its a bit of aThis is quite an evocative film, depicting the titular characters somewhat turbulent love life and the situations she had to deal with, or found herself in.
There are a lot of brightly coloured settings and fashions depicted - its a bit of a colourful watch overall I suppose. An interesting biopic, showing how politics affected her life at different times. Yes, I'd say for Salma Hayek's performance, this is worth watching, though the ending did seem a little abrupt.… Expand

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