Review of Frida (2002) by Scott W — 18 May 2013

Yeah not bad. I like biopics but I was hoping would have been better...Hayek and Molina are really good though...

This review of Frida (2002) was written by Scott W on 18 May 2013.

Frida has generally received positive reviews.

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