JLo (in her first lead role) was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of another Latina superstar, the...
JLo (in her first lead role) was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of another Latina superstar, the beloved Selena, in this biopic following the Tejano singer's rise to fame, love, and her tragic early death, just as she was on the brink of mainstream music stardom. Also stars Edward James Olmos (Mayans M.C.) and John Seda (Treme).
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66 %85 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
78 %167,037 reviewsAudience score rating
"Selena' succeeds, through Lopez's performance, in evoking the magic of a sweet and talented young woman."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"By the end of the film, Selena has been all but canonised."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"(It) 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..."
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Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader"Selena surmounts its connect-the-dots approach to its heroine's life to create an appealing, energetic look at a too-briefly soaring musical star."
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Variety
Variety"(It) is so vibrant that you almost forgive the movie's paint-by-numbers script and mouldy formula."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"(An) intelligent, reverential film..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A nice enough concert film, not unpleasantly gussied up with corny mood shots (flowers bursting, moon shining, the works) and dialogue to match."
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly"(A) misguided elegy..."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"Tailor-made to enthrall dreamers and little girls everywhere. Cynics need not apply."
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TV Guide
TV Guide"The film rightfully belongs to Jennifer Lopez, who captures Selena's luminous beauty, innate sweetness and boundless energy."
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The Washington Post
The Washington PostSelena | Details
- Rating
- PG,
- Runtime
- 127
- Genre
- Drama, Music, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA
