Selena

definitely recommend this documentary, well implemented and actors that lookalike her actual family

Selena’s authentic and tragic storytelling, especially considering the film was made two years after Selena Quintanilla’s untimely death, is decently spot on. Jennifer Lopez’s performance as Selena is nothing short of spectacular, showcasing her early acting prowess before her meteoric rise to her own pop stardom. Grading: B

While it may lack the more developed style of storytelling modern audiences have come to expect from critically acclaimed biopics that came later, Selena still manages to offer a compelling narrative and an informative look into the life of a cultural icon. However, as a story and film, this is one I would only watch again under special circumstances.

Dios mío, esta es probablemente mi película favorita de todos los tiempos. Jennifer López actuó como Selena. Siempre me pregunté qué tan importante sería Selena ahora con American Idol y otras celebraciones de músicos hispanos.

Para compor uma boa biografia é necessário primeiro eleger um artista que consiga realizar com competência a interpretação do papel em questão. Neste filme, Jennifer Lopez cumpre com eficiência essa missão tornando a história da vida e carreira da cantora Selena Quintanilla uma linda homenagem.

I really needed to see Selena on the big screen again! It Brought me back to the day I first saw the film. I cried from beginning to end. Took me straight to my 15 year self.

Loved how this is filled with color and everything pops. Great camerawork, very memorable set pieces especially the performances, and the whole Texas/Mexico location was great. Excellent cinematography and the acting is first rate especially by Selena and her father. They own this pic especially Lopez who is filled with charm, bubbly energy, and has great prescence. Whenever it is her and her father it's the best moments of the film. The music is top notch and super memorable. Overall the direction really is first rate. Where this struggles a little bit is the editing which is solid overall but it struggles throughout at times, but again the direction and charm of the actors carry this through it. This has a focus problem. The first 30 minutes is about her father, than the family, back to the father, than Selena, than her husband, back to Selena, etc. It definetley needed to stay focused on Selena more. On top of that it can feel like stuff is just happening at certain points while their on the road. Also, it feels like while this does a great job staying focused on the family and looks inward, this needed to show a bit more of Selena's effects on the outside world. It feels like we see the after effects of her rise to stardom without actually seeing it at times. We take big jumps from a county fair to the #1 on the charts without actually seeing her record or become known until VERY late in the pic. You could probably cut the first 30 minutes and add more about that and it would help quite a bit. As it stands it's a great biopic that is a great introduction to anyone who doesn't know who Selena is and wants to learn about her, is a fan of dramas, musical biopics, the director, or any actors in this. Easily Jennifer Lopez's finest hour.

GREAT! LOVED it. But so sad, almost cried cuz knew what the end would be. Wanted to see it, but never did til this week April 2024 AMC 'lertn. especially loved her young father's group singing BLUE MOON!

Selena served as two things. It was my introduction to Selena (the artist with the beautiful spirit) and voice and it was my introduction to Jennifer Lopez (The beautiful Performer). Selena is a great movie elevated by the concert scenes mainly but it also serves as a cautionary tale that people aren't always your friends and you should live and love for today. This film should not exist only because Selena should still be here but this is the only film after Titanic that moved me emotionally as a child and later adult. I'm curious as to whether or not any of you hold this movie in high regard as part of Jennifer's Filmography it really will stand the test of time.

Truly Jennifer Lopez was meant to play the role of ‘Selena.' She has undeniable warmth, charm, & sincerity. Loved this film so much.