| | Frida DVD (5 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Recommended Movies, Biography Videos, Essential Cinema, Live-Action, Mexican, Historical, Marriage, Art/Artists, Artists, Painters | | Starring | Alfred Molina, Salma Hayek, Ashley Judd, Edward Norton, Geoffrey Rush, Roger Rees, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro | | Director | Julie Taymor | | Producer | Salma Hayek, Sarah Green, Jay Polstein, Lindsay Flickinger, Nancy Hardin, Roberto Sneider, Lizz Speed | | Screenwriter | Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas, Diane Lake, Clancy Sigal | | Source Writer | Hayden Herrera |
Selma Hayak's dynamic presentation of Frida Kahlo, Mexican artist and her stormy relationship with her husband Diego Rivera is the keystone of this film, nominated for 6 academy awards in 2003. Also stars Alfred Molina, Antonio Banderas. Brilliant colors that bring Frida Kahlo's Mexico City to vibrant life combine with a captivating performance by Salma Hayek to make director Julie Taymor's FRIDA a fascinating film. Starting and ending with Frida on her deathbed, the film spans the famous painter's life from her teenage years to her death at the young age of 47. From start to finish, Frida is portrayed as a relentlessly energized, self-righteous, headstrong, assertive woman. At the age of 18, Frida was horribly injured in a bus accident. Though she learned to walk again, she lived her life in physical agony, enduring multiple surgeries, and eventually needing a wheelchair. Yet her condition did not stop her from having an exciting, tumultuous life as the wife of famed artist and womanizer Diego Rivera, who mentored her in her own work and encouraged her passions. Frida had liberal views and socialist politics. She was bisexual and promiscuous. She drank, abused painkillers, sang and danced, and fearlessly poured her pain and beauty into her paintings. Taymor has created a lively and dramatically emotive film with FRIDA, capturing her endearing resiliency with color, music, and, of course, art. Theatrical release: October 25, 2002 (NY/LA) Frida Reviews: "...Hayek's motivated performance saves the day...along with some inventive expressionistic flourishes..."-- Total Film Staff, Total Film "...Salma Hayek and director Julie Taymor have infused FRIDA with a visual style unique and inherent to the titular character's paintings and in the process created a masterful work of art of their own..."
-- Annlee Ellingson, Box Office "...Julie Taymor's robust and imaginative direction highlights Kahlo's passionate love for fellow painter Diego Rivera....Salma Hayek makes the character an icon of female independence, courage and nonconformity..."-- Deborah Young, Variety "...It honors the artist's brave, anarchic spirit....Ms. Hayek and Mr. Molina are both wonderfully charismatic..."
-- A. O. Scott, New York Times "...[Taymor] creates a vibrant world. Kahlo's surrealistic paintings come to multidimensional life in gorgeous ways, and the tale unfolds in brilliant hues as captivating as Kahlo and Rivera's art..."
-- Claudia Puig, USA Today "...Taymor sprinkles her movie with glittering miniature theater pieces..."
-- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly "...Taymor brings Kahlo's art to life....This picture is a portrait of the artist as a human being -- volatile and passionate, but also decent and, yes, sane..."
-- Glenn Kenny, Premiere Frida | List Price | $14.99 (You save $7.24) | | Studio | Buena Vista Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2002 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1967  | | CD Universe Part number | 5752839 | | Catalog number | 02608500 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Jun 10, 2003 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | sexuality/nudity and language | | Running Time | 123 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color |
Frida Movie Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  Best movie about an artist next to "Pollock"
These filmakers made art by making this film about an artist. Music, sets, acting, were put together with passion and care. Would that all movies were made with this much interest in the subject!
Submitted by karenlistensup (Anaheim, CA, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Cast of Frida has outdone themselves
Done very well, very authentic no ugly stereo types and beautiful colors, Talented actors with colorful personalities you are happy to see once really exist in history. Frida was Good
Submitted by okfowlin (New York, NY)
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The film captures the 'feel' of Mexico very well, offering the outsider an insightful, if somewhat a little sentimental, portrait of middle-class Mexico. All the primary cast members give solid performances - particulrly Alfred Molina who handles the contradiction of womanising and deceitfulness with true heart and principle brilliantly. Salma Hayek proves that instead of just being a sexy and beautiful love interest, she has the authority on screen to carry a movie. Her best performance to date. Julie Taymor's direction which concentrates on the development of intimate relationships within a wider social and political context is paced just right. Clever use of special effects adds to the intrigue and 'feel' of the film. With a large selection of bonus material giving a rare insight into a rare artist (it would of been interesting to see footage of the artist herself) this is a film well worth recommending.
Submitted by jameskane70 (Yorkshire, England)
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Excelent, touching, deep movie
This is an excelent movie, and a very good portrait of Kalo´s love life.... I strongly recommend it.
Submitted by a reviewer (Medellin, Antioquia, COLOMBIA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Salma Desrved an Oscar TOO
Salma Hayek gives one of the deepest and most provocative performances ever accompanied by another forceful performance by Alfred Molina. I know that without them, this moie wouldn't have even bee half as good as it is.
Submitted by themighty91 (Indianapolis, IN)
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Nominated for six 2002 Academy Awards(R), including Salma Hayek for Best Actress, FRIDA is the triumphant motion picture about an exceptional woman who lived an unforgettable life! A product of humble beginnings, Frida Kahlo (Hayek) earns fame as a talented artist with a unique vision. And from her enduring relationship with her mentor and husband, Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina -- CHOCOLAT), to her scandalous affairs, Frida's uncompromising personality would inspire her greatest creations! Also starring Antonio Banderas (SPY KIDS), Ashley Judd (KISS THE GIRLS), Edward Norton (RED DRAGON), and Geoffrey Rush (QUILLS).
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
2-Disc Set
Region 1
Disc 1: Theatrical Version
Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Interviews: Salma Hayek - Star
Audio Commentary:
1. Julie Taymor - Director
2. Elliot Goldenthal - Composer (On Select Scenes)
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Disc 2: Supplementary Material
Additional Release Material:
Documentary: Bringing Frida Kahlo's Life and Art to Film: A Walk Through the Real Locations
Interviews:
1. Julie Taymor - Director (by Bill Moyers)
2. Chavela Vargas
3. AFI Q&A With Julie Taymor
Bonus Footage:
1. Salma's Recording Session
2. The Brothers Quay Visual FX Piece
3. Amoeba Proteus Visual FX Piece
Featurette:
1. THE VOICE OF LILA DOWNS
2. THE VISION OF FRIDA: With Rodrigo Prieto and Julie Taymor
3. THE DESIGN OF FRIDA: With Felipe Fernandez
4. THE MUSIC OF FRIDA: With Elliot Goldenthal and Salma Hayek
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Frida Kahlo Facts
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