75
Metascore
17 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90TheWrapLex BriscusoTheWrapLex BriscusoIn Gutierrez’s vivid and moving film, Kahlo is in no less than full, glorious view.
- 90The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenThe Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenAt the end of Gutiérrez’s fine film, you likely will feel the spell of a remarkable person’s company.
- 80Screen DailyAmber WilkinsonScreen DailyAmber WilkinsonFrida is not just a broad brush affair; the artist is noticeably present.
- 80VarietyCarlos AguilarVarietyCarlos AguilarEven those already familiar with the trajectory of Kahlo’s existence may find the delivery here raw, vulnerable, and refreshing.
- 80The GuardianCath ClarkeThe GuardianCath ClarkeEach new sentence adds more: more complexity, more woman.
- 75IndieWireChristian ZilkoIndieWireChristian ZilkoWhile it’s far from a definitive study of her achievements, the film brings the painter back to life in a manner sure to initiate further study from fans and novices alike.
- 67The PlaylistRodrigo PerezThe PlaylistRodrigo PerezWhile “Frida” does show signs of promise, especially when it leans into the distinctive, and Kahlo’s penchant for magical realism, it’s never as vibrant as her. One wishes the doc could similarly unshackle itself, match the artist’s radiant spirit, and push itself into the next innovative frontier.
- 67The Film StageJose SolísThe Film StageJose SolísAn expertly crafted but extremely reverential, biographical documentary that uses extracts from the artist’s diary as narration to suggest we’re listening to the story from the artist herself.
- 50RogerEbert.comMonica CastilloRogerEbert.comMonica CastilloIt’s as if the film doesn’t trust Frida’s images to speak for themselves.