Epinions Recent Reviews for mvie mu-1076849

mvie mu-1076849: ¡Vive Selena!

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:32:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dookiequeen - Selena was a huge star in the world of tejano music. She was dubbed the “Queen of Tejano”. Although she was probably the most successful singer of tejano, she was sweet and loved her fans. She also had a clean image and was an ideal role model...

mvie mu-1076849: Siempre Selena! (Not J.Lo of course)

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 06:38:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author quipowerty - To begin with, I'm a New Yorker, and I'm still ticked off that J. Lo (an ethnic Puerto Rican born in the Bronx) is jiggling her T&A around and going into affairs from Sean 'P.Diddy' Combs to Ben Affleck to now Marc Anthony. Will her current relationship...

mvie mu-1076849: Viva La Selena!

Mon, 10 Jun 2002 00:22:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mgscmwa - Selena is the moving and tragic story of the up and coming Tejano Singing sensation. Jennifer Lopez portrays the singer, Selena, a Texan with a Mexican heritage. Selena was just on the verge of breaking the music world wide open when she...

mvie mu-1076849: Selena: A Superstar

Mon, 21 Jan 2002 13:56:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author beckish - This is one of those movies that will make me cry every time I see it, no matter how many times I watch it. And not just at the ending either; there are more moments that bring tears to my eyes during this film than I can count.

Okay, I admit...

mvie mu-1076849: A Life Too Short

Mon, 1 Oct 2001 17:54:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Sierra_22 - I listed this movie being a true story as a con because I wish the ending could have been different. I’m going to break from my normal reviewing style by not being careful about the details I reveal. The movie is several years old and since the story...

mvie mu-1076849: One Great Movie

Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:33:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kuiipo - In the beginning when I saw this movie, I knew I would enjoy watching this. I like to watch movies that are true-life stories.

In the first scene, it showed Selena at nine years old at home with her mother and older siblings. It also shows...

mvie mu-1076849: Just another reason to hate Latin music

Thu, 22 Feb 2001 18:45:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author TheUnknown285 - I basically got forced into watching this movie. My Spanish teacher was out one day and she gave it to the substitute to show us. I never wanted to see it and now I know why.

The acting is terrible. Earlier in the movie, you see Selena and...

mvie mu-1076849: "Anything for Selena's"

Sat, 22 Jul 2000 17:26:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pinki - The VHS movie was a wonderful recreation of Selena Quintanilla's life. The bittersweet story starts when Selena is a child and her father realizes she has a special talent for signing.

The close knit family travels in a bus giving fairground...

mvie mu-1076849: A sugar-coated film from beginning to end....

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 17:38:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author fis - The movie was a bubble gum version of a less than perfect life, just showing the viewer a perfect view of a perfect world, never digging into the cause of death, motives and natural problems every 20 something might have. It may have made Jennifer Lopez...

mvie mu-1076849: Number 1 movie on my list

Sat, 1 Jul 2000 00:33:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author luvmymlrse - I have to admit, I knew nothing about Selena until I heard she had been murdered. I knew no songs and had honestly never heard of her where I live. I really like life story movies though, so decided to give this one a try. Let me tell you, I think I have...

mvie mu-1076849: Bidi Bidi Bom Bom

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 22:02:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clooneyfan - I regret not knowing about Selena until seeing this touching biography.

The movie 'Selena' is a loving tribute to Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla Perez (portrayed by Jennifer Lopez), whose young life was cut short when Yolanda Saldivar (the...

mvie mu-1076849: "Anything for Selenas"

Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:46:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author raven21987 - I truly loved this movie so much that I went out and purchased the soundtrack. Since the soundtrack didn't have the complete songs I ran out and brought her actual album.

Jennifer Lopez was superb in her acting of Selena. She resembled her...

mvie mu-1076849: A movie in memory of Selena

Wed, 12 Apr 2000 19:59:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author i_am_yo_father - I had just recently seen this movie after the many years it has been out. I truly appreciate the music that Selena has brought to many people, especially to people in her own culture. I am not Spanish, but I still feel the depth of her music, and how...

mvie mu-1076849: Selena Rules

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 15:27:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lskrzyniarz - I have to admit that I knew nothing about Selena until she was murdered. After watching this movie I wish I had. Whose to say how accurate an account this is of her life, but even if it's only half true it's still a horrible tragedy. Though her ultimate...

mvie mu-1076849: Selena The Motion Picture

Tue, 29 Feb 2000 19:35:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author comolaflor95 - The death of the 23 year old Tejano Queen, Selena, struck a cord all over the world. So much so that a movie was made about the life and death of the young latina singer. The movie that made Jennifer Lopez a star. Along side Lopez, James Edward Almos ,...

mvie mu-1076849: In Loving Memory

Sat, 5 Feb 2000 11:48:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author corkaninny - Selena Perez was a beautiful Tejano Singer. She had the most beautiful voice. She was caring. She never turned down an autograph. Selena was a huge inspiration to me and many other people. She inspired me to sing, and not be ashamed about it. The night...

mvie mu-1076849: Still Alive

Sat, 5 Feb 2000 01:59:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Julia_m_m - I have probably seen the movie Selena at least 20 times. It's truly one of the greatest movies because it depicts her life, her talent, and her kindness to others in the perfect way. Jennifer Lopez does a wonderful job in playing Selena's role. She...

mvie mu-1076849: Not So Sure About This One....

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 04:14:33 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author MoonLyte - I chose to see this movie when it came out, because I had been a huge fan of Selena for a couple of years, and I was very curious about how they could chronicle the life of such a person in a couple of hours. I was pleasantly surprised by Jennifer...

mvie mu-1076849: The Life & Music Of Selena

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 03:33:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Rebel5877 - Selena is an excellent movie that chronicles the life and music of Tejano

Superstar & Grammy Winner Selena Quintanilla-Perez from her childhood,

rising career as the Queen Of Tejano Music, and to her murder in 1995.

Jennifer Lopez did...

mvie mu-1076849: Queen of Tejano music

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:20:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bob2000 - This movie was a great tribute to Selena the queen of tejano music.

Selena started singing when she was only a child,along with her family

she made it to the top.Her father produced all of her music,her brother

and sister played in her...

mvie mu-1076849: Selena was sooo talented

Sat, 8 Jan 2000 15:57:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TRACIMAY31 - My daughters have watched this drama (true to life) movie so many times that I have lost count. Jennifer Lopez done a wonderful job portraying the Latin popstar.

Selena was truly on her way to the top, and suddenly she was shot and killed by the...

mvie mu-1076849: Ready to cry?

Mon, 20 Dec 1999 04:18:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JimiJT - All I can say is WOW. Selena was absolutely beautiful and talented. Jennifer Lopez did a spectacular job at portraying her. It was amazing how much she looked like her. It was tragic what happened to Selena and I feel that this movie helps the...

mvie mu-1076849: Selena - corazon de la gente

Fri, 3 Dec 1999 04:28:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author isinga - Selena Quintanilla Perez was truly unique. I had just begun to really look forward to her distinctive music when her song ended.

The movie, Selena, tries to tell her story and, for the most part, is successful. Selena's father...