The problem with this movie is not Selena's Spanish, I don't find this movie particularly bad but some of the dialogue is really cringy and as a Mexican none of the people from here use the terms that were in the movie. The portrayal of Mexico in this film is very stereotypical and sometimes that isn't bad, but I think they should had cast real Latin writers and supervisors to make this movie more accurate and respectful to the country. The fact that the director doesn't speak Spanish or even English speaks volumes of the commitment to understanding what the movie is about and the emotions that triggers.
Also the songs are horrible.
The only thing salvageable is Zoe Saldaña's performance.
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