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I was really looking forward to seeing R.L. Stein's Haunted Lighthouse because Busch Gardens Williamsburg had run the 4D show Pirates for the last five seasons. I enjoyed the show, but it was sort of a let-down because it was so similar to Pirates. In fact, there's one scene where Christopher Lloyd is looking through a telescope (and the telescope appears to be coming straight at you) that was identical to a scene in Pirates. Still, the show was good and had some moments that surprised and starteled me. Haunted Lighthouse was a fun, 20 minute 4D movie that was a fun and relaxing way to beat some of the heat during the day. It was worth seeing once. However, if you're going to be visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg and only want to do one 4D show, I recommend Cork Screw Hill in the park's Ireland section. I've done Cork Screw Hill about 10 times now in the two years since Ireland opened and I enjoy it every time! It's a much more involved 4D experience.

First of all, for those of you (and I've seen several) who have complained about Ashley Judd's terrible performance as a Mexican woman, I suggest you re-watch the movie and PAY ATTENTION! She is playing an Italian living in Mexico, so of course she would not have a Mexican accent.

Personally, I thought the movie was an excellent overview of Frida's life, especially for those not extremely familiar with all of her life. I am an art teacher, so I knew all of the story going into the movie and would have liked the movie to focus on her art a little bit more. Still, if this movie helps introduce more and more people to Frida's art, then I'm all for it.