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Frida

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This is the true story of Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek) and her husband Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), the larger-than-life painters who became the most acclaimed artists in Mexican history, and whose tempestuous love affair, landmark journeys to America, and outrageous personalities made them legendary.
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Frida is a passionate, visually striking biopic about the larger-than-life artist.

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Edward Porter The Times (UK) The screenplay takes a paint-by-numbers approach, but the director, Julie Taymor... supplies visual exuberance in the spirit of the film’s heroine. Dec 5, 2022 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader A little better than the run-of-the-mill artist picture, probably because the colorful lives of these figures have an interest that for many people exceeds the interest of their work–or at least enhances it... Rated: 2/4 May 9, 2022 Full Review David Denby The New Yorker Smart, willful, and perverse, this Frida is nobody's servant, and the tiny Hayek plays her with head held high. You may want to laugh now and then, but you won't look away. Jan 7, 2020 Full Review Daisy Leigh-Phippard Screen Queens Taymors film doesnt shy away from Fridas struggles and her fierce determination to continue despite them. But it also delves into the real spirit of a painter, and the politics that turn the tides of culture. Feb 21, 2022 Full Review Felicia Feaster Creative Loafing The strangest of birds - a film about a Communist, bisexual, hirsute, maverick artist aimed squarely at a mainstream audience - Frida may, in fact, turn out to be more radical than it first appears. Feb 4, 2020 Full Review Mattie Lucas The Dispatch (Lexington, NC) One can imagine Taymor's glorious vision as a triumph of which Frida herself would approve. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen S Excellent film boosted by incredible performances especially from Alfred Molina and especially Salma Hayek, visual style, and emotional depth. A must see film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/25 Full Review Rami A This movie does a good job of telling the story of Frida Kahlo, from her beginnings to her death. But what truly makes this film interesting is the casting and the performances by the actors. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/26/25 Full Review João T 📝 Screenplay: 4,0 in 5,0 📸 Cinematography: 4,0 in 5,0 🎧 Sound Design: 3,0 in 5,0 🎵 Soundtrack: 4,5 in 5,0 👨‍🎤 Styling: 4,5 in 5,0 ✂️ Editing: 3,5 in 5,0 ⭐️ Final Rating: 4,0 in 5,0 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review thiago s Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Chase R. This movie holds up stylistically even by modern standards. The transition scenes where live scenes blend to paintings and vice versa are beautiful. The final sequence shows the film makers have a love for Frida. Great movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Sam N 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Julie Taymor

Director

Salma Hayek

Frida Kahlo

Alfred Molina

Diego Riviera

Geoffrey Rush

Leon Trotsky

Mía Maestro

Cristina Kahlo

Ashley Judd

Tina Modotti

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Synopsis This is the true story of Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek) and her husband Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), the larger-than-life painters who became the most acclaimed artists in Mexican history, and whose tempestuous love affair, landmark journeys to America, and outrageous personalities made them legendary.
Director
Julie Taymor
Producer
Sarah Green, Salma Hayek, Jay Polstein, Lizz Speed, Nancy Hardin, Lindsay Flickinger, Roberto Sneider
Screenwriter
Hayden Herrera, Clancy Sigal, Diane Lake, Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Ventanarosa Productions, Miramax Films, Handprint Entertainment, Trimark Pictures
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality)
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 25, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$25.8M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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