Selena

Name: Selena
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Released: March 21, 1997
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Edward James Olmos, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Seda

1997

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: March 21, 1997 | PG

Starring: Edward James Olmos, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Seda

Summary: This biographical drama charting the extraordinary career and tragic slaying of pop singing sensation Selena. (Warner Bros.)

Director: Gregory Nava

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Music

Rating: PG

Runtime: 127 min

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Paul Malcolm

For all its simplicity, however, the film is entertaining, even uplifting, with Lopez giving a stellar, confectionary performance. Read full review

James Berardinelli

This is a simple story of hope and triumph, of one girl with the drive to succeed defying the odds and following her dream. It's not an original tale -- movies like this abound -- but Nava's point-of-view is fresh. Read full review

Richard Harrington

The film's many musical scenes can be riveting. But Selena is less concert film than family drama, particularly focusing on Selena's struggles with her father after she falls in love with, and eventually marries, her guitarist Chris Perez (heartthrob Jon Seda). Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

I enjoyed quite a bit of it, in large part because of the energy and charisma of Jennifer Lopez in the title role. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Sandra Contreras

But the film soars when the stunning Jennifer Lopez beams and struts her stuff in a series of exhilarating performance sequences; she's a glitzy, thrilling icon a la the made-over Olivia Newton-John of Grease. Read full review

Walter Addiego

You can't help cheering for Selena, but the good feeling is diminished by the sense that her story's been simplified and sanitized. Read full review

Sarah Kerr

The new movie of Selena's life ponderously carves each element of the myth in stone, as if this 23-year-old were a bust to be included on Mount Rushmore. Read full review

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iloveFFC

Jul 23, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing movie, truly moving and heartwarming! Anyone who hasn't seen this movie is really missing out! It makes me cry at the end every time, I wish she was never killed, such talent gone in a few seconds, so sad!… Expand

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Danton

Jan 22, 2019

The movie "Selena" is a touching portrayal of the life of a rising star that was cut short. Over 20 years on and this movie has become an American classic. Jennifer Lopez gave a truly magnificent performance as Selena and should have been nominated for an Oscar, in addition to her GoldenThe movie "Selena" is a touching portrayal of the life of a rising star that was cut short. Over 20 years on and this movie has become an American classic. Jennifer Lopez gave a truly magnificent performance as Selena and should have been nominated for an Oscar, in addition to her Golden Globe nomination.… Expand

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DouglasR.

Oct 4, 2005

Very good and sassy! One of the year's best films!

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desecrator

Aug 28, 2020

Its a good representation in role performed by JLo in the history of the Texano Legend. Viva Selena!

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MarkTakayama

Sep 22, 2020

When I was planning a trip to Corpus Christy. I found Selena's name and music. I came to The United States in 2003. I hadn't known her at all. The film was very educational.
I learned her and Tejano music. Jennifer Lopez was great. If you want to know Selena, please watch!

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