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Selena [DVD] [1997]

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Actors: Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda, Jackie Guerra, Constance Marie
Directors: Gregory Nava
Writers: Gregory Nava
Producers: Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Carolyn Caldera, David Wisnievitz, Henry J. Golas, Moctesuma Esparza
Format: PAL
Language English, Spanish
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: PG
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: 30 Jun 2003
Run Time: 122 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00009P9M8
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,948 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Widescreen/Colour
Running Time: 122 mins approx.
Languages: English, German, French
Hearing Impaired: English, German
Subtitles (feature only): English, German, French, Finnish, Romanian, Norwegian, Swedish, Greek, Croatian, Slovenian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Arabic
Region Code: 2
Disc Format: Dual layer

Synopsis

A celebration of the life of Tejano princess Selena Quintanilla Perez, the rising star who was gunned down by the president of her own fan club in 1995. Amid the racial tensions and economic hardships of 1980's South Texas, the daughter of a Mexican immigrant (himself a failed doo-wop singer) grows up to be a sensation in the blossoming Tejano scene before meeting a tragic end. Light on insight, this biopic revels rather in Selena's on-stage achievements. Selena's father is credited as an executive producer to the film.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MUSIC...GREAT BIOPIC, 1 Jun 2003

By	Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

This 1997 film, well directed by Gregory Nava, was the film that propelled Jennifer Lopez on to stardom. She is nothing short of sensational in this film. She is Selena!

The film recounts the brief life of Selena Quintanilla Perez (Jennifer Lopez), a life that was built around her father's broken dreams. Her father (Edward James Olmos) had himself had a band in his youth called "Los Dinos". Now a married man with children, his dreams have stalled along the wayside. When he realizes, however, that his young daughter has some musical talent, he builds a band around her, "Selena and Los Dinos", and begins living vicariously through her.

Under the watchful eye of her martinet father, years of forced, musical practices and life on the road follow. Loving, possessive, and controlling, he succeeds in almost losing her, when she marries her guitarist without her father's permission. They reconcile, however, and he places Selena on the path to stardom, a tejano sensation on the cusp of becoming a crossover musical star. Unfortunately, her path crosses that of a fan, Yolanda Saldivar, whom Selena befriends, only to have her be the one who cuts her down in her prime.

Jennifer Lopez is sensational as Selena, big booty and all. She charms. She beguiles. She entertains. She is every inch the star. This has been her best role, and her performance is stellar. She should have won an award for her performance, because she most certainly deserved one for her portrayal of Selena. It is unfortunate that her acting career has been downhill ever since.

Edward James Olmos is perfect as Abraham Quintanilla, the father who pushed his daughter to heights that he had dreamed for himself but had been unable to reach. His performance is powerful and rich. He, too, should have had his award caliber performance acknowledged in some way, as it was close to perfect. Mr. Olmos is a wonderful actor who deserves more recognition than he has gotten, thus far.

All in all, this is an interesting, absorbing film with some great music. No wonder Selena was a hit!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Selena one of the best biography films made, 30 Jun 2003

By	L Thomson (Dundee, Tayside United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

Selena is one of the best films I've seen and Jennifer Lopez sparkles in one of her film debuets and the one that launched her career.

The story is about young American/Mexican singer Selena who was tragically shot dead in 1995 just as her career was about to take off. Lopez portrays the singer well and this is where she got the idea of becoming a singer herself after doing some of the concert scenes.

This film is a definate must buy if you are a Lopez fan or if you just want a good movie too watch this one will not disappoint.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tragic, yet powerful, 18 Jan 2005

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This film has everything a good film should have - it inspires and hits every emotion. Jennifer Lopez is fantastic and shows that she has the ability to really connect with the character she is playing.

This film is great, with absolutely fantastic music (buy selena's album if you can!) and her journey to stardom is nothing short of inspirational.

The ending is sad (and weepy), but perhaps the saddest thing about it is that it is a true story.

Utterly fantastic, brilliantly acted and the soundtrack is unbelieveable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars love this film jennifer lopez is great as selena
jennifer lopez is great as selena it is a fantastic film and the music is good

Published 6 months ago by Mrs. S. whitfield

5.0 out of 5 stars I Could Fall In Love
To anyone who thinks that Jennifer Lopez is a bad actress - they need to watch this film. She is at her best in this and portrays a legend so well. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Rebecca Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars Movie- Brilliant/ DVD- Poor
The Movie Selena is one of those biog films that is good without being too sentimental and you do feel as if you know Selena afterwards. Read more

Published on 1 April 2006 by C. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars A tragic story of love, passion and inspiration
Words cannot describe how I felt at the end of this movie. Before watching it I had not heard about Selena or her style of music, after the movie I wanted to know everything about... Read more

Published on 26 April 2005 by Elizabeth Hancock

5.0 out of 5 stars very sad,
I first saw the film whilst on honeymoon in thailand in 2001 i hadn't really heard of Selena before but the film was certainly one of those i will never forget. Read more

Published on 8 Mar 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars A Feel-Good Movie!
i absolutely loved this film 100%.
Selena is the vibrant story of the grammy-winning singer whose life ended in tradegy when she was very young. Read more

Published on 16 Mar 2004 by Ana

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic look at the rise of a star
This is a wonderful, "feel good" movie. With a superb cast and a brilliant soundtrack.
Charting the rise of a very talented singer from her childhood to her untimely death it... Read more

Published on 6 Jun 2003

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