Frida(2002)- User Reviews

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I read some of the negative reviews for this movie, and some people said that "It shows frida as a sexual beast and not an artist" and "this movie is disturbing"
well,this is how her life …more»

This is a ok movie. At Carmike Cinimas 8 in Bluefield, WV their was 30 minutes of previews. Other than that, the story was great. Great Idea. Compared to the Bee Movie this movie gets a F-. This is because the Bee Movie was cuter and more entertaining. …more»

I approached this movie with trepidation (based on some negative reviews), but was blown away nonetheless. It may not be an inspired masterpiece (read: conventional), but it is compelling in its own right. (Which reminds me of the film Pollock: that is, …more»

Hayek deserves an oscar-nomination. Taymor's direction was innovative and unusual, Molina's portral of a egotisical womanizing bandit was outstanding. This movie is worth the money.more»

I wouldn't normally recommend a movie Salma Hayek is in, however, this was a very good movie. I guess the reason the story line is so good is because it was real. Frida Kahlo was an amazing person and her life was so dramatic --thus, her "cult" …more»

What makes Frida the movie so successful is the incredible life of the woman it was based on brought to life by a unique and beautiful visual style. Add to this some great performances and the thoughtful direction of Julie Taymor. It's hard to create …more»

Beautifully acted, exquesitely directed, and a film that proves how films should be made. Salma Hakey is stunning, she gives the performance of her life. Julie Taymor, once again, enchants us with her tour-de force direction. The way Frida's painting …more»

I never liked the work of Frida Kahlo until I watched this film. Liking her work is not the factor - it's understanding it. Her work and life are brought to life in this film that is most certainly the best film of 2002 (movie year.) Colorful, …more»

Exeptional film about the spanish artist.Beautifully directed and acted to almost perfection.The best thing about the film though was the cinematography which was the best I have seen since the Passion of the Christ. A worthy film.more»

...At least in this genre. It is the story of life itself. It is the story of triumph of humanity and a compelling example of basic human spirit in its true nature to be basically noble.

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