Great Performances
- Frida review by CP Customer
This is the real life story of Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), the determined and uniquely talented Mexican artist. It follows her life from a student through her marriage to Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), her crippling life long injury from a tram accident and her numerous bisexual affairs to her death.
I knew nothing about Frida Kahlo before I saw this film, so was unsure what to expect. If you enjoy biopics and strong performances, then don't miss it! It left me wanting to find out more about Frida Kahlo
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A feast for the eyes
- Frida review by AMG
An interesting film. There has been some criticism of the slightly Monty Pythonish animated sequences in this film but I liked them, loved the incorporation of Kahlo's art and the close resemblance of the actors to the originals. A good biopic and lovely to look at.
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Frida
- Frida review by HS
Quite a good film but not enough about her art. The unnecessary subtitles, in a Slavic language (?Czech) were distracting.
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Not a Bad Film - Not a Great one Either
- Frida review by griggs
Frida isn’t a bad film, but it often floats around the edges of its subject. We learn more about Diego Rivera—the man who painted walls—and the famous figures orbiting her, like Trotsky and Rockefeller, than we do about Frida Kahlo herself. There’s not enough insight into what drives her, what fuels her art, or who she truly is beneath the striking imagery. The most insightful moment comes in a brief exchange—less than 20 seconds—as she talks to Trotsky atop Mayan ruins. But even that is quickly reframed through his interpretation of her story before he shifts the focus to his family, stripping her of agency once again. The direction is lively and visually creative, and Salma Hayek is strong in the lead, but the film never quite digs deep. It feels more like a guided tour of those around her than a portrait of the woman herself.
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