krocheav
It wouldn't matter what you might show or say - people who have taken a liking to an 'artist' or their particular 'style' will defend them regardless. So it probably is with Frida Kahlo and Diago Rivera. Every country must have its acclaimed legends good or bad - the USA with Pollock and Warhol, Spain with Picasso and so it goes - it's the law of economics and superiority, etc...Oh, not to mention art....This glossy film version of Kahlo's life and work sets out to make a hero of her and nothing will stand in its way. In the attempt to do so it pulls out all stops ~ striking visual imagery from Mexican born director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (Water For Elephants '11) ~ marvelous visual effects from Dawson and Schrecker ~ good performances from most of the cast ~ OK (if overly voyeuristic) direction from Julie Taymor ~ evocative music score by Eliot Goldenthal ~ lots of color and angst.Maybe there wasn't a great deal to work with in Kahlo's life, as the movie spends more time indulging in over detailed examinations of her somewhat sordid private life. This may not seem so sordid if you happen to be into numerous extramarital affairs --with either sex that just happens to suit the situation-- According to the screenplay Frida divorced Rivera on grounds of his extramarital affairs - even though she knew of these right from their first meeting and he had told her many times he was incapable of any control over them. Problem was, Frida's own marital agreement was often broken in the same way but unlike Frida, Rivera (it seems) was not willing to dabble with both sexes. It's also obvious Frida had been known for her unabashed carnal indulgences as a schoolgirl - let alone an adult - in or out of marriage. Of course fans will excuse these dalliances on the grounds of her 'artistic' temperament and physical sufferings - well, so be it. Many will regard this movie highly (especially the fans) others may feel a little left out. Good looking but maybe not a great deal more...
Kirpianuscus
for story. for status of homage to a great Mexican artist. for Salma Hayek. or for Alfred Molina. for the large territories behind the dialogs. for the spirit of Frida Kahlo who seems be , in few scenes, more than realistic. for the delicate poetry of image. for the slices from a period looking best form of expression for freedom. for colors, sounds, pain's shadows, search of happiness, crumbs of madness and for music. a film who is not a revelation. or trip in past. but a large map for dreams who are hidden in each of us. because it has the science to reflect, with grace, the complex life of a woman who has courage to be herself ignoring the price of her gestures. a film about different sides of the love.
alecoronan
In my point of view, no Mexican painter was like Frida Kahlo. Aside from being my idol, just her life inspired me in many ways. Both, everything she suffered, as the strength and courage that characterized her. In this film, the image and life of Frida is reflected well, in my opinion, perfectly fine. How she dresses, which was something that identified her, like her famous eyebrow and mustache, everything was perfect. In this film, directed by Julie Taymor, is completely different from what you might expect from a "film / documentary" of the life of an artist such as Frida. By implementing the drawings of animated skeletons when she comes out of a coma, or when she imagines Diego as King Kong, among others, make even more original film. As I said, in my personal view this movie I qualify as excellent.
andres felipe castaneda neiva
.its a drama film .it stars:Alfred Molina,Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas.the film is based on the live of the painter Frida Kahlo .altought it is set in old times,the story is very gripping and the film has a moving ending..the acting is very good.Salma Hayek who plays Frida who has a traumatic accident in the year of 18,themovie is excellent.the images who they play sometimes are fabulous.this is a fabulous Julie Taymor film i love it because it expresses the life of her in another form
