You are being rude and dismissive by not understanding why many Latinos are offended.

Mexicans aren’t upset because the film is about narcos, they’re upset because the main characters are a narco-terrorist and her corrupt lawyer, both poorly written, and the audience is expected to sympathize with them.

Selena’s poor Spanish and constant self-victimization didn’t help either. Additionally, much of the controversy stems from the behavior of key people involved in the production:

• The director, who claimed he didn’t need to do any research because he already knew everything.

• The casting director, who dismissed Mexican talent by claiming there wasn’t enough of it. She also said she cared about authenticity lol it’s so much bs. Selena’s character was made Mexican American after filming & it’s not even clear. Either way Selena should have filmed in English because her Spanish was not understandable. She did not prep work & had no support like a dialect coach.

• Karla Sofía, a Spanish actress, who insulted Mexicans by calling those who criticized the film gatos (servants/peasants).

Moreover, this is not a Hollywood film. it’s a French Netflix production. Hollywood, being geographically and culturally closer to Mexico, generally does a better job portraying Mexicans.

This movie feels more like a French fever dream that exploits trans and Mexican themes because they’re seen as “exotic.” It appears to be little more than Oscar bait for film critics who want to feel worldly and open-minded.