Frida (2002) Reviews
- Starring:
- Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, (more)
- Director(s):
- Julie Taymor
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful This movie is an incredible work of art in filmaking. They have captured the soul of Mexico and the air of the times. The incorporation of Frida's paintings is unique and the music is perfect and ... Read More This movie is an incredible work of art in filmaking. They have captured the soul of Mexico and the air of the times. The incorporation of Frida's paintings is unique and the music is perfect and so many other details. I understand that some people may not like the lifestyles portrayed, but anyone would be mesmerized by the quality of this beautiful film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful Salma Hayek possesses an almost alien beauty and is simply magnificent as the strong-willed Frida Kahlo. Alfred Molina is outstanding as the womanizing Diego Rivera. Everything about this film is ... Read More Salma Hayek possesses an almost alien beauty and is simply magnificent as the strong-willed Frida Kahlo. Alfred Molina is outstanding as the womanizing Diego Rivera. Everything about this film is first-rate, including the direction and the haunting, original score. To top it off, the occasional scene featuring special effects animation adds a lyrical touch of mysticism, Ã la another film shot in Mexico, "Like Water for Chocolate". Frida Kahlo's life, so sad and yet so full, is a life well worth the telling, and here it is indeed told very well. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful Frida is not kind of the movie i would usually watch, but something in it is so touchy, so strong, that i can watch it again and again. i saw it several times on TV, but couldn't keep myself out of ... Read More Frida is not kind of the movie i would usually watch, but something in it is so touchy, so strong, that i can watch it again and again. i saw it several times on TV, but couldn't keep myself out of renting it. I think i will buy it for my home movie collection. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful I enjoyed this movie so much I had to go online and check out all of her paintings. It showed one of her paintings worth 5 million. Wow, and to think she burned some of them because she did not ... Read More I enjoyed this movie so much I had to go online and check out all of her paintings. It showed one of her paintings worth 5 million. Wow, and to think she burned some of them because she did not like them. How anyone could find this boring is beyond me. I guess if you do not like watching a story of someone's life, especially one who went through so much, to be able to portray the pain she went through in her life in paintings, should rent something else. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Salma Hayak shows versatility and credibility in this movie as an actress. Shows a glimpse into the creative process, as well as the sadnesses that sometimes accompany fame and notoriety. Worth ... Read More Salma Hayak shows versatility and credibility in this movie as an actress. Shows a glimpse into the creative process, as well as the sadnesses that sometimes accompany fame and notoriety. Worth watching, but don't expect it to be a light and fun, breezy kind of movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I watched this movie in an art class while studying for my nursing degree. I am so glad I did! In the ht. her youth was involved in a tragic accident & impaled..lets say through her reproductive ... Read More I watched this movie in an art class while studying for my nursing degree. I am so glad I did! In the ht. her youth was involved in a tragic accident & impaled..lets say through her reproductive organs & could never bear children & was told she'd never walk again. Walk she did!! No children however; & through her art she expressed her heartbreak, culture & political views. HER ARTWORK & LIFE MAY SEEM WEIRD OR ECCENTRIC. BUT IF YOU CAN APPRECIATE VIEWS ON culture, war & politics, much like Picasso); then you will love this movie. Lets just say rebels such as Frida, inspire & show us that its okay to be human be influenced by culture & have an opinion & feelings & blatantly express them; as we pave our own road in this life & in the end answer only to God, & well everyone else can just go to.. 2 THUMBS UP 4 ORIGINALITY, ARTISTRY & AUTHENTICITY OF FRIDA'S LIFE!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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