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Gregory Nava (Why Do Fools Fall In Love?) directs this more-or-less official film biography of the late Mexican-American singer, Selena Quintanilla Perez (the film is coproduced by her father), which emphasizes sentimentality over conflict and plays down the star's horrific death at the hands of a deranged fan. Jennifer Lopez is quite good as Selena, whose roots we come to know through the story of her father (Edward James Olmos), a Corpus Christi singer who was rejected by white audiences. The script focuses primarily on Selena's inspiring rise, and it tries to muster some sense of urgent conflict over not-particularly-contentious issues (such as her relationship with a guitarist). But Olmos does a fine job portraying the elder Perez as a possessive sort, and the music and general buoyancy of Lopez's performance are infectious. The unavoidable subject of Selena's killer--a woman who happened to be the president of her fan club--is considerably and oddly downplayed. The film's original widescreen presentation and Dolby soundtrack can be appreciated on the DVD release. --Tom Keogh
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By Louisa Meeko
Format:DVD
The movie really touched me. Today I'm 26 years old and I didn't know Selena until I watched the movie. Pray for us Selena from up high in Heaven. Selena I think you know what I mean.
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By mike g
Format:DVD
this movie makes me sad! selana was a beautiful singer just becoming popular when i was in junior high then she was tragically killed and her star burned out as fast as it came the movie shows the hardwork of her life growing up traveling and singing with her family only to finally hit it big find love marriage and soon a baby but sadly she was killed by a lunatic obsessed fan jennifer lopezs best acting job by far is in this movie she becomes selena from her gorgeous smile to her funny infantile manner and beautiful voice this movie shows u who selena was an angel
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By Robert
Format:DVD
I actually didn't see this film until about 6 months ago when it was on tv late one Sunday night. After watching it i was very impressed and went out straightaway the nexy day and purchased a copy on dvd for myself. Jennifer does an outstanding job portraying Selena, so good in fact that whilst i'm watching it i actually forget it's JLO and think it's the real Selena! She perfected Selena's dance moves right down to a T. The Astrodome recreation is perfect and very close to the real thing. I like the film because every scene builds on from the previous one. Every stage of Selena'a life is documented including her most triumphunt moments such as when she won the Grammy, when "Como La Flor" went to number 1 etc. I highly recommend this film to any Selena fans out there- go out and buy yourself a copy right now, you won't be disappointed!!!
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Portrait of a superstar
Many know that Selena is my all-time favorite performer and this film is a beautiful (thought not thoroughly accurate) tribute of the slain Grammy-winning Tejano Queen. Read more
Published on May 28 2004 by C. Eberlein
5.0 out of 5 stars
Selena
This was a very good movie. I never had heard of Selena until i saw this movie, Jennifer Lopez does a wonderful job, i hightly reommend this movie
Published on April 26 2004 by "onecallaway"
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing woman an amazing portrayal
I wasn't familar with the real Selena before this movie (I was a few months short of being 9 years old when she died) and my whole family is mainly white and all my parents... Read more
Published on April 24 2004 by "marshmelly"
2.0 out of 5 stars
Are you serious?
I just saw this movie for the first time on VH1. Lemme tell you, this has to be one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Read more
Published on April 24 2004 by Richard Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Touched For Life
This film and story will stay with me for the rest of my life, I decided to watch this since I knew the basic story of Selena, she was successful but her career and life was cut... Read more
Published on Mar 27 2004 by Manda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Selena!!!
This movie change my life!
Is a great film and i no have words to say but...
I Love Jennifer Lopez and she surprise me in this film!
Is a great film and i no have words to say but...
I Love Jennifer Lopez and she surprise me in this film!
Published on Feb 8 2004 by Augusto Lamblet
5.0 out of 5 stars
BEST OF JENNIFER LOPEZ
JENNIFER LOPEZ DID SUCH A WONDERFUL PROTRAYAL OF SELENA. IT WAS AS IF SELENA REINCARNATED IN HER BODY. IT WAS PERFECT! Read more
Published on Jan 10 2004 by "ab112102"
5.0 out of 5 stars
* A touching and loving story *
My title tells it all. Look there are SO many other great singers ( Christina Aguilera , 3lw , Jessica Simpson , etc.) but Selena was one of a kind. Why? Read more
Published on Jan 3 2004 by ILoveMusic253
2.0 out of 5 stars
Selena, a star on earth and in heaven
Having been a Selena fan since before her senseless death, I was so happy to hear a movie about her life was being made. Read more
Published on Jan 3 2004 by Arleen
5.0 out of 5 stars
lovely
Lovely sweet film of the Tejano singer SELENA, Lopez played her to a T. I love watching this movie over and over again, even though it has such a tragic ending.
Published on Jan 3 2004 by Dance Dance Dance
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