Frida(2002)- User Reviews

The central character is morbidly portrayed. I felt she came off as a subplot to the story. It seemed to focus more on her famous artistic husband, than on her. Selma Hyatt did not adequately deliver the full dimensions of Frida. Seemed a superficial …more»

Great visuals and acting....Very bad writing.
The writing of this movie is very biased. Personally, I would have liked to have seen more of the personal inner struggles of Frida, rather than her sexual experiences.
However, I must state the performance …more»

This film has excellent production values especially the production design and the music. Hayek and Molina give strong performances amid limitations in dialogue and a somewhat cliche screenplay. The direction is competent and worthy.more»

FRIDA
22, November 2002 Cinemark Theather-Mission

This film tells the remarkable story of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Although the film begins with a tragic accident and ends with her death, we really don't see her struggle with being an …more»

Definitely one on the best movies ever made. The acting, the visual effects, the music, the metafors. Congratulations to all of them.more»

Salma Hayek spent 10 years creating her biopic about Mexican aritst Frida Kahlo, which probably means she wanted to make sure this film was worthy of her idol's memory. Mission accomplished.

Frida Kahlo (Hayek) suffered a great many tragedies in …more»

For some reason when this movie was in the theater I was not drawn to it. Thank God my housemate rented the DVD. I sat in awe of the set designs, colors, camera angles, and the wonderful acting that drew me into the characters.
The music - such dynamic …more»

very interesting portrayal. At times, it is fastpaced and stirrs emotions, however one has to endure periods of boredom. The historical accuracy of the movie is debatable. Salma gives a sterling performance and does justice to Frida.more»

frida is outstanding. salma does an excellent job. this is a movie not to be missed. the colors, music, acting and more are fantastic. plus the movie is historically accurate. a must see.more»

This is a unique film, although it is an experienced genre (the biography) it really holds up. The acting was superb Molina was beyond amazing. With amazing visuals from director Julie Taymor on her second directorial piece.more»