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Selena (1997)

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Reviews Counted:23

Fresh:18

Rotten:5

Average Rating:6.6/10

Runtime: 4 hrs 21 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A celebration of the life of Tejano princess Selena Quintanilla Perez, the rising star who was gunned down by the president of her own fan club in 1995. Amid the racial tensions and economic... A celebration of the life of Tejano princess Selena Quintanilla Perez, the rising star who was gunned down by the president of her own fan club in 1995. Amid the racial tensions and economic hardships of 1980's South Texas, the daughter of a Mexican immigrant (himself a failed doo-wop singer) grows up to be a sensation in the blossoming Tejano scene before meeting a tragic end. Light on insight, this biopic revels rather in Selena's on-stage achievements. Selena's father is credited as an executive producer to the film. [More]

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda, Constance Marie

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda, Constance Marie, Jacob Vargas, Lupe Ontiveros, Jackie Guerra, Rebecca Lee Meza, Richard Coca, Panchito Gomez, Ruben Gonzales, Pete Astudillo, Sal Lopez, Victoria Elena Flores, Leon Singer, Rafael Tamayo, George Perez

Director: Gregory Nava

Director: Gregory Nava
Producer: Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Katz, Abraham Quintanilla
Screenwriter: Gregory Nava

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Sep 23, 1997

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03/27/09
Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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Jennifer Lopez ... elevates the film immensely with her radiant and energetic performance.

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09/28/07
Felix Gonzalez Jr.
Felix Gonzalez Jr.
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A well-meaning but bland and shallow salute to Selena.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
09/17/07
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

What a biography. And what a screenplay.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
09/14/07
Don Willmott
Don Willmott
Filmcritic.com

In her first major, star-making role, Jennifer Lopez is compelling, but the rest of this showbiz biopic is shallow and excessively melodramatic, like most of Gregory Nava's films.

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02/03/07
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Lopez's commanding presence makes up for any of the script's shortcomings.

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09/18/05
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

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Thomas Delapa
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly
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04/09/05
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
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Beautiful movie, Lopez's best work

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12/17/03
Fred Topel
Fred Topel
About.com
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05/20/03
Stephen Holden
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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05/20/03
Susan Tavernetti
Susan Tavernetti
Palo Alto Weekly

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03/16/03
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
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03/05/03
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
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02/28/03
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
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02/17/03
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
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10/15/02
Margaret A. McGurk
Margaret A. McGurk
Cincinnati Enquirer

About a Mexican-American singer who fufilled her calling in life.

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08/26/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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04/17/02
Leslie Rigoulot
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