Selena
In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham, realizes that his young daughter is talented and begins performing with her at small venues. She finds success and falls for her guitarist, Chris Perez, who draws the ire of her father. Seeking mainstream stardom, Selena begins recording an English-language album which, tragically, she would never complete.
Critics Sentiment
Selena wins Grammy for Best Mexican American album
Yolanda shoots Selena offscreen ending her life tragically
The film plummets from the triumphant crossover recording sessions to the underdeveloped and abrupt murder ending, dropping 3.5 points.
Reviewers found Selena to be a solid but formulaic biopic elevated by Jennifer Lopez's committed performance and Edward James Olmos's strong supporting work. The film succeeds in its concert sequences and family dynamics but suffers from an underdeveloped ending that treats Selena's murder as an afterthought. Critics consistently praised the celebration of Selena's life while lamenting the missed opportunity to properly explore the tragic conclusion.
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Jennifer Lopez
Selena Quintanilla
Jackie Guerra
Suzette Quintanilla
Constance Marie
Marcela Quintanilla
Alex Meneses
Sara
Jon Seda
Chris Perez
Edward James Olmos
Abraham Quintanilla
Jacob Vargas
A. B. Quintanilla
Pete Astudillo
Self - Dinos 1990's
Rubén C. González
Joe Ojeda - Dinos 1990's
Ricky Vela
Self - Dinos 1990's
Don Shelton
Stage Dancer
Richard Emanuelle
Concert Reporter
Panchito Gómez
Young Abraham - Dinos 1961
Richard Coca
Bobby - Dinos 1961
George Perez
Seff - Dinos 1961
Brian Fallteen
Club Owner
Carmen Martínez
Irate Club Goer
Elisabeth Gonzalez
Irate Club Goer
Richard Iglesias
Irate Club Goer
Everett Sifuentes
Lerma's Club Owner
Crew
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