Selena (1997) - Movie Night Reaction #146 *2-WEEK* EARLY ACCESS
Added 2024-12-24 00:12:13 +0000 UTC
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Selena truly was an amazing soul and what I like about this film is that it showed how pure she was but also how sudden her death was, she was so young but also she was planning to have kids, she was at the top of her career, and then tragedy. She is a big figure not only for the mexican/latino community but Selena was so big in the music world, even Beyonce said she was inspired by Selena growing up. Selena truly would've changed so much, she was so effervescent and kind, like zuff said, never seen such a good soul and like zuff said Fuck Yolanda , she is rumored to be released on parole soon and ITS ON SITE. btw Christina Grimmie was the singer from the voice who was tragically killed by a fan
mya
2024-12-28 01:33:34 +0000 UTCits so funny that zuff bought up selena gomez because she was actually named after selena. also chris and selena's love was so pure it makes me sob her book that he wrote about her is one of the sweetest things ever
Princess Mia
2024-12-27 14:23:22 +0000 UTCLove that you guys watched this! Selena was Chicano royalty and the loss of her right before her musical crossover was a tragedy. Selenassss forever ♥️
Bonita
2024-12-26 19:33:13 +0000 UTCI know I don’t understand it myself
Loki
2024-12-26 18:06:04 +0000 UTCI agree, she shouldn’t be released at all, what kind of life could she even have she would be old and hated idk.
Loki
2024-12-26 18:05:46 +0000 UTCSame! It’s crazy to me as well.
Loki
2024-12-26 18:05:18 +0000 UTCIs it just me or is anyone else getting “sign in to confirm you’re not a bot” when trying to watch these early access videos?
Juy Ahmad
2024-12-26 04:59:29 +0000 UTCThe entire state of Texas is waiting for Yolanda if she makes parole 2025, it’s onsite.
Robert W
2024-12-25 04:11:27 +0000 UTCThe child singing was Jennifer Pena and she was a child around 11-12 when singing in the movie the child actress was lip-syncing
Candace Goff
2024-12-24 15:16:05 +0000 UTCThat intro by zuff had me weak 😭😭
Mia shumba
2024-12-24 14:54:59 +0000 UTCI watched this movie in the early 2000s when I was like 8 and had no idea Selena had passed already. It hadn't been that long either since she passed in 95' and the movie was released on VHS in 97'. It literally destroyed me. Also Yalonda is still alive and she's gonna be released soon I think which is so wild to think about
Whitney Williams
2024-12-24 14:00:18 +0000 UTCI recommend reading Chris Perez’s book “To Selena, With Love”. I bawled while reading it. Such a heartbreaking story.
Julia Ledesma
2024-12-24 13:47:16 +0000 UTCTo this day, this movie is still so hard to watch. RIP Selena, a legend gone too soon 💔😢
Juy Ahmad
2024-12-24 10:03:24 +0000 UTCThis movie is like right of passage in the Hispanic/Mexican community. I remember my mom showing it to me when I was in elementary school and I remember loving the movie so much. Little me thought it was so cool that Selena's mom and I had the same name. Now that I have gotten older, I can't help but cry every time I watch this movie. It is such a happy yet devastating film. This is one of these best biopics in my opinion. They truly did her story justice and showed what a kind and loving person she was! I am glad you guys loved the movie!
Marcella Thaler
2024-12-24 09:13:57 +0000 UTCSuch a tragic story. RIP Selena 💔💔😢 Also if you love JLo, you need to see Maid in Manhattan
Bellaxoxo
2024-12-24 09:12:33 +0000 UTCReally glad you guys finally had the chance to react to this film—it’s such a wonderful tribute to Selena’s life. 💜💜💜
Cindy S.
2024-12-24 08:02:57 +0000 UTCIt’s never made sense to me how people who commit crimes like murder can ever have the possibility of living freely ever again. I hope her parole gets denied
LeAnna
2024-12-24 07:17:51 +0000 UTCSelina Gomez was actually named after her
Ally
2024-12-24 06:23:35 +0000 UTCYou guys thinking Selena was raised in the 50s had me in stitches. I always remember her death anniversary because she died like 3 months before i was born and my mom always told me about how she was super pregnant when the news broke about her murder and how shocking it was for everyone. Also since Zuff mentioned her, I’m pretty sure Selena Gomez was named after Selena Quintanilla. I think she’s talked about her parents being massive fans and her knowing all about her as a kid growing up
iamcecy
2024-12-24 06:02:54 +0000 UTCHonestly, if she was smart she should just stay in prison. Being out in the real world is not going to go well for her, not with how loved Selena still is. She's also gained more of a following because of this movie. I know I didn't know her until I saw this. I've heard actually that they had to keep her in solitary confinement often for her own safety from other prisoners. But whether that's true or not, she'll have to just hide wherever she will live.
Annie519
2024-12-24 05:20:18 +0000 UTCIf you guys haven’t seen any of JLo’s rom coms you should definitely check them out! Maid in Manhattan and Monster-in-Law are my favourites
Halima
2024-12-24 05:11:43 +0000 UTCThis film is fantastic! The family was very involved with the making of the movie, they wanted to honor Selena as much as possible. This came out only 2 years after her death, so it was still very fresh in everyone's mind. When people say JLo can't act, they clearly haven't seen this, she did such a good job. She spent a lot of time with the family, in fact she stayed in their house while filming, slept in Selena's bed, watched dozens of home movies and interviews to get her down, most of the clothes she wore in the movie on stage were actually Selena's. She also had to perform everything exactly like Selena, down to every dance move and hair flip. Obviously not everything is portrayed exactly like it happened in real life but they weren't that far off either. The scene with her and Chris in the room when she's talking about getting married was exactly like it was in real life, Chris has said when he watched the scene for the first time it felt like he was reliving it. And she really did do the bungee jump, which caused her to make up her mind and secretly get married to Chris. My favorite fact though is, when you first meet Chris they show a close up of his hands and that's the real Chris playing. And if you notice, when her dad is telling her about Yolanda stealing the money, you can see posters and such in the background and that's the real Selena, they just have it blurred. And I'm pretty sure they do show her for a slight second during the fashion show. I loved despite not knowing the story, you guys didn't trust Yolanda. She was crazy, obsessed with Selena. She cowardly shot Selena in the back and she fought to make to the lobby, where she was able to tell them who shot her and what room she was in, she was a fighter for such. And there is so much more disturbing facts about the case. I do wish the film showed her being obsessed a bit more but I also understand why they didn't want to showcase her very much. The movie wasn't about her death, but her life.
Annie519
2024-12-24 05:10:37 +0000 UTCThe songs are sung by Selena not JLo in the movie and her husband wrote a book to Selena with love and it’s a really good read
Candace Goff
2024-12-24 05:08:12 +0000 UTCYes, they and the actress did a great job of portraying her being untruth worthy. I mean, the guys immediately didn't have a good feeling about her but I do think they could have done more with showing how obsessed she was. Yolanda was creepily obsessed and most likely the reason why she actually killed her, not because of the missing money. I believe she couldn't handle not being in Selena's life, so she took it. Kind of like, if I can't have you no one will sort of way. But it's clear to me the family wanted to have Yolanda in there as little as possible, which I completely understand.
Annie519
2024-12-24 04:47:19 +0000 UTCWoah!!! Wth, after murdering someone? That’s wild.
Kelz
2024-12-24 04:28:39 +0000 UTCYolanda is eligible for parole in March 2025, which is wild. She shouldn't be released imo. Great reaction! This movie takes you on a journey - RIP Selena.
Loki
2024-12-24 03:59:08 +0000 UTCAs a Mexican who lives in Texas! I’m excited to watch this reaction!! 🥰🥳
Neftaly Duran
2024-12-24 03:36:02 +0000 UTCsuch a tragedy, she was a beautiful person
Halima
2024-12-24 03:14:03 +0000 UTCI’m surprised you guys didn’t know much about her and her story, loved this reaction thanks guys!
erykah
2024-12-24 03:08:33 +0000 UTCYou guys should check out some of Selenas live performances on youtube! I recommend some of her 1995 astrodome performances. Selena was amazing on stage.
Courtney Fulton
2024-12-24 03:02:09 +0000 UTCy’all thinking Selena was raised in the 50s/60s is sending me 💀 but this movie makes me cry every time
Le’Andria Bryant
2024-12-24 02:50:45 +0000 UTCGreat rxn. Apparently throwing a white rose on stage foreshadows death
Ivelis
2024-12-24 02:45:00 +0000 UTCSelena was taken too soon. Yolanda has tried to get parole already but has not been released.
leilani ace
2024-12-24 02:31:40 +0000 UTCI've seen this movie countless times but I for sure just cried watching the end again. I could say it's because I'm pregnant but probably would happen anyway. She was gone far too soon.
Allison
2024-12-24 02:26:05 +0000 UTCPoor Chris lost his wife so soon 🥺 This movie always breaks my heart every-time. So sad. Great reaction y’all 🤍
Shanice British
2024-12-24 02:23:08 +0000 UTCFrank Ocean spoiling it for Bryce got me weak 😭😭 Damn! And yes Bryce is talking about Christina Grimmie. She was on The Voice not American Idol. She was killed at her meet and greet by a weirdo that was obsessed with her. That was a tough one because I loved her so much. Ppl are nuts 😩
Shanice British
2024-12-24 02:12:36 +0000 UTCI know why your neck hurts
Kelz
2024-12-24 01:56:25 +0000 UTCSelena!!!
Salma
2024-12-24 01:46:11 +0000 UTCYes!! the time has come!! so thankful for you guys doing this ❤️
Dominique Marie Davis
2024-12-24 01:38:20 +0000 UTCHer family was and is really protective over the depiction of her death. In truth Yolanda was way nuttier than depicted. And her murder was much more brutal than depicted here (being shot)
mjenkinsify
2024-12-24 01:06:46 +0000 UTCHad to upgrade my subscription for this, can't wait to watch and cry with you all tonight with my wine in hand! 😭😂🙌🏾
Alise Watson
2024-12-24 00:46:55 +0000 UTCThe first few songs were a medley she did at her last performance ever so she didn't originally sing those songs! Y'all probably know that now but I haven't made it that far into the reaction 😭
Mya
2024-12-24 00:41:57 +0000 UTCSelena genre blended and brought the entire continent together with music, fashion, and dance. An Indigenous Mexican-American icon 🌹💜
Lucero Ayala Suarez
2024-12-24 00:39:46 +0000 UTCIt’s like God knew I needed something to watch tonight
Jardyn
2024-12-24 00:38:28 +0000 UTCYesss will be watching in a few
Lucero Ayala Suarez
2024-12-24 00:37:55 +0000 UTCAnything for Selenas💜 this movie makes me bawl everytime
Ari
2024-12-24 00:36:44 +0000 UTCYassssss! Y’all look stressed af in the thumbnail 😭😭
Shanice British
2024-12-24 00:30:26 +0000 UTCTHATS WHAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Brydney
2024-12-24 00:19:14 +0000 UTCthe way i've been so excited for this just so i can SOB like i do everytime i watch this movie. i'm so glad i was shown this movie when i was young as a mexican american from texas bc i loved Selena 🩷 such a cultural icon
Byannca Lorraine
2024-12-24 00:17:01 +0000 UTCYay! Going to watch this after work.
Kristen Maddox
2024-12-24 00:16:14 +0000 UTCSelena!!
Lindsey
2024-12-24 00:16:11 +0000 UTCso excited!
Shay
2024-12-24 00:15:48 +0000 UTCPerfect timing 😝
Alana
2024-12-24 00:14:40 +0000 UTCWas just looking for something to watch thank yall 🤧🩷
Bri-Ana Monique
2024-12-24 00:14:35 +0000 UTC
