SELENA

Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda, Jackie Guerra

Warner Bros.; Directed by Gregory Nava

Rated PG; 131 minutes; 1997

A biographical drama based on the life and times of Selena (Jennifer Lopez), the Tejano pop singer who was shot to death by the former president of her fan club. Yolana Saldivar was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The story charts the singer’s rise to the top of the Latin charts and her posthumous crossover to mainstream audiences.

REVIEWS

"SELENA deserves a standing ovation! A poignant, heartwarming movie. Lopez and Olmos are brilliant!"

- Jules Peimer, WKDM RADIO, NEW YORK

"SELENA is deeply moving! Jennifer Lopez explodes across the screen."

- Jeffrey Lyons, NBC-TV

"SELENA is sensational! Jennifer Lopez brings SELENA to life in a stunning portrayal."

- Bill Diehl, ABC RADIO

"Jennifer Lopez completely embodies the spirit of SELENA."

- Leo Quinones, KIIS-FM, LOS ANGELES

"A very entertaining and moving film. SELENA is not simply the story of a singer, but the story of a family."

- Roger Ebert, SISKEL & EBERT

"Jennifer Lopez is absolutely enchanting in SELENA."

- Gene Siskel, SISKEL & EBERT

"SELENA turns out to be a celebration not only of the singer, but also of the actress who plays her Jennifer Lopez."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Jennifer Lopez gives an astonishingly confident performance."

- Jack Matthews, NEWSDAY

"SELENA is deeply moving! Jennifer Lopez explodes across the screen."

- Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC-TV