Very unusual movie experienceThis strange art-drama is an adaptation of the biography of famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. On the story itself I have no objections, but it did not leave a particularly strong impression on me either. But the performance of Salma Hayek and the way in which the movie was filmed are truly impressive. The camera, directing and editing are very unusual and interesting, especially the way in which the animation is integrated (Frida's paintings coming to life and the surreal scenes that illustrate Frida's states of mind), as well as excellent music.7,5/10

Interesting, but not great. Starts off very well, but after a while loses momentum and seems to drift. Considering the passion and spirit of the start, it might have been better to end the movie with Frida in middle age, rather than with her death.Good performances by Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina in the lead roles. Hayek shines, and gives the movie its initial momentum. All-star supporting cast: Geoffrey Rush (as Leon Trotsky), Ashley Judd, Edward Norton (as Nelson Rockefeller), Antonio Banderas, Saffron Burrows.

The cast was very good, the costumes were wonderful! It is a great movie, biography of Frida Kahlo and has much to offer. It is a true story of passion, pain, strength, courage and above all unstoppable and unselfish love. One can learn facts of Frida Kahlo's life and talent as well as get known with Frida's paintings and their history, something very important. Moreover after seeing this movie I was "stimulated" to look for more things about Frida and other painters. I vote with 8 just because I want to see the movie again to clarify some historical and political facts that I am not so sure about. Generally, it is an absolutely worth-seeing movie and I highly recommend it to everyone.

I'm a "Mexiphile", enamoured of the country, its people, culture, history, and am overwhelmed by both Diego's and Frida's art. Salma's labour of love condensed two supersized lives into two hours which, by sheer necessity, had to paint their entwined lives as metaphorically. We just watched it again for the third time. I like it better every time. Probably a box office failure because it was too gringo for the Mexicans and too Mexican for the gringos, a fine balance which Julie Taymor finessed. I give high marks for the acting, the colours of Mexico, the music by Elliot Goldenthal which also captures the flavours of Mexico. The screen writing is terse, tight, humorous, and human. Learn something about Kahlo, Rivera, the muralist movement, Rivera's osmotic art education in Europe and his panoply of styles before he "rediscovered" Mexico...then watch Frida: a classic work of art.