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| Release Date: |
October 25, 2002 (LA/NY) |
| On DVD: |
June 10, 2003 |
| Genre: |
Drama, Romance |
| Running Time: |
118 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated PG-13 for drug and alcohol content, sexuality, some violence and language. |
| Director: |
Julie Taymor |
| Writer: |
Edward Norton, Walter Salles, Rodrigo Garcia, Anna Thomas, Gregory Nava |
| Cast: |
Alfred Molina, Salma Hayek, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Saffron Burrows, Roger Rees, Geoffrey Rush, Edward Norton, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas |
This is the true story of Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera, the large-than-life painters who became the most acclaimed artists in Mexican history, and who tempestuous love affair, landmark journeys to America, and outrageous personalities made them legendary. Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: B
Salma Hayek's long-lived project finally makes it to the big screen, with the help of creative director Julie Taymor (Titus and Broadway's hit "The Lion King") , a magnificent supporting cast (Alfred Molina, Antonio Banderas, Ashley Judd and Geoffrey Rush) and even her boyfriend, Edward Norton. Her determination paid off, for the movie earned many Oscar nominations, including Best Actress and Best Director, and won for Best Makeup and Best Original Score. But, is Frida worth the glamour? Read the full movie review
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