Selena
1997, Biography/Drama, 2h 7m
49 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Selena occasionally struggles to tell its subject's story with depth or perspective, but those flaws are rendered largely irrelevant by Jennifer Lopez in the title role. Read critic reviews
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Selena Quintanilla
Abraham Quintanilla
Chris Perez
Marcela Quintanilla
Abie Quintanilla
Yolanda Saldivar
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Critic Reviews for Selena
All Critics (49) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (32) | Rotten (17)
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It tries to satisfy too many different groups at once and ends up watering down the art so much it satisfies no one.
February 27, 2020 | Full Review… -
Gregory Nava's 1997 biopic about the Mexican-American pop star Selena Quintanilla Perez... is typical of the genre's excesses, but I enjoyed quite a bit of it, in large part because of the energy and charisma of Jennifer Lopez in the title role.
February 27, 2020 | Full Review… -
What makes this movie work is Jennifer Lopez's electric performance as Selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of Selena's stage persona and the essence of her maturity as a growing woman.
March 21, 2017 | Full Review… -
When it doesn't, however - when Selena teeters precariously in the direction of hagiography and buckles under the weight of representing all Latinas to all people - then the real young woman herself is hard to find.
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
At its best, "Selena" suggests why so many people reacted with such great heartbreak to her death.
July 6, 2010 | Full Review… -
... Lopez's presence and ability made her seem just one role away from stardom, and with "Selena" she's seized the opportunity and turned in an incandescent presentation that is especially strong during the film's numerous musical numbers.
July 6, 2010 | Full Review…
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It tries to satisfy too many different groups at once and ends up watering down the art so much it satisfies no one.
February 27, 2020 | Full Review… -
Gregory Nava's 1997 biopic about the Mexican-American pop star Selena Quintanilla Perez... is typical of the genre's excesses, but I enjoyed quite a bit of it, in large part because of the energy and charisma of Jennifer Lopez in the title role.
February 27, 2020 | Full Review… -
What makes this movie work is Jennifer Lopez's electric performance as Selena, capturing the charismatic aspects of Selena's stage persona and the essence of her maturity as a growing woman.
March 21, 2017 | Full Review… -
When it doesn't, however - when Selena teeters precariously in the direction of hagiography and buckles under the weight of representing all Latinas to all people - then the real young woman herself is hard to find.
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
A formulaic biopic that sets itself apart with its depiction of the Mexican American and Tejano cultural experience.
July 3, 2021 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
It captures the appeal of Selena singing and Lopez shines in those scenes.
January 20, 2021 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Selena
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Nov 18, 2011Even if you don't know who Selena is you can still watch this film. This film presented a week plot with decent acting. If your going to make a film about how a female becomes a pop artist then why not focus mostly on what she had to do to accomplish such success. This film shows unnecessary stuff like her concert performances and dialogue that has nothing to do with the conflict. The most unnecessary part was the two guys in the low rider. It would have been way better if they focused on the romance between Selena and her boyfriend. Then towards the end when Selena dies the audience can connect with her more and feel for her family and boyfriend. They could have made the ending better and more dramatic. If you'r a fan of Selena or Jennifer Lopez then you should watch this.Eduardo T Super Reviewer
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Aug 05, 2011Even if you have never listened to her music, you will still appreciate this film.Eric A Super Reviewer
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Jun 23, 2011Heartbreaking! A must see!Bethany M Super Reviewer
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Dec 17, 2009The story of a girl who had the spirit to believe in a dream and the courage to make it come true.Wahida K Super Reviewer
Selena Quotes
| Juan Luis: | Anything for Salinas! |
| Abraham Quintanilla: | No female has ever made it and now you're number one. You cracked the Tejano market wide open. You walked into Mexico and they don't even accept Mexican-Americans and they love you, and now? |
| Selena Quintanilla: | And now... gringos. Disney World! |
| Abraham Quintanilla: | You remember? |
| Selena Quintanilla: | Uh-huh. |
| Abraham Quintanilla: | And all the barriers that have stopped people before... and you went through them like they didn't exist. Maybe for you they don't exist. I love you, and I'm very proud of you. |
| Selena Quintanilla: | You know, I was just thinking, I've never seen you dance. Do you dance? |
| Chris Perez: | Dance? Oh yea, I dance. Yea, I put on my white shoes and black jacket and dance like John Travolta. |
| Selena Quintanilla: | Yea, well, we can dance this. Come on. Let me see you dance. |
| Chris Perez: | I was just kidding. |
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