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Empire Records Reviews

1995

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This comedy cult sensation about the young slackers and dreamers that hang around a local record store cranks it up another notch in an awesome Special Fan Edition with 16 minutes of cool added footage not seen in cinemas. In one of the most dynamic song scores ever, tunes by Gin Blossoms, The Cranberries, Toad the Wet Sprocket,.. Read more

Starring	Liv Tyler, Renee Zellweger, Rory Cochrane, Johnny Whitworth
Director	Allan Moyle
Genres	Comedy, Drama, Music/Musical

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- Twenty-four incident-packed hours in a groovy New Jersey record store. This Hollywood attempt to plug into 'Generation... read more on Time Out
- 46338
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:16
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- - 5
  - 0
  Empire Strikes!
  
  Just another day at work becomes a frantic race to save a record store from closure when one employee gambles away the profits.
  
  With a top-notch cast... read more »
  
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- 887928
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Vask16
  - 1 review
  - Plymouth, UK
  - 30 Apr 2010 at 13:32
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- - 0
  - 0
  Music lovers will like this
  
  good music , story line not brilliant but enough to keep you entertained , funny in parts , its a must see for music lovers.
  
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- - matt7003
  - 26 reviews
  - blackpool
  - 17 Nov 2011 at 23:08
- - 2
  - 1
  Cheesy 90s fun
  
  I can see why people would think this film is annoying or bad. It is predictable, the characters are pretty one-dimensional and the narrative is choppy but this... read more »
  
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- 940563
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - JonCollins
  - 4 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 18 Nov 2010 at 14:41
- - 2
  - 0
  Cheesy Fun
  
  I really enjoyed this, the boyfriend hated it. I think it is like Breakfast Club set in a record store. Enjoyed Liv Tyler and Renee Zewelleger(?)'s ... read more »
  
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- - Joober
  - 37 reviews
  - Bradford
  - 23 May 2010 at 15:30
- - 5
  - 0
  Empire Strikes!
  
  Just another day at work becomes a frantic race to save a record store from closure when one employee gambles away the profits.
  
  With a top-notch cast... read more »
  
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- - Vask16
  - 1 review
  - Plymouth, UK
  - 30 Apr 2010 at 13:32
- - 1
  - 0
  Classic teen movie
  
  This is the ultimate american teen flick, seen it a hundred times and still love it
  
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- 820411
- - SiobhanOC
  - 5 reviews
  - London
  - 12 Oct 2009 at 17:54
- - 0
  - 0
  Nothing happens, but in a fun way
  
  I enjoyed this film in spite of the fact that nothing very much happens in it. However, that could be because I have this terrible thing for Liv Tyler. Or then ... read more »
  
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- 744850
- - BigMeUp
  - 252 reviews
  - Midlands, UK
  - 18 Apr 2009 at 14:10
- - 0
  - 0
  great film
  
  empire records is an all time great comedy and feel good film!
  
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- 687730
- - a customer
  - Perth
  - 14 Jan 2009 at 13:34
- - 0
  - 0
  This Empire is dire.
  
  Not one to rain on anyone's parade, but I didn't particulary enjoy this film, The plotline isn't anything to follow apart from the young Rory ... read more »
  
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- - Cia
  - 29 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 16 Sep 2008 at 12:09
- - 1
  - 0
  not up to expectations
  
  this didn't live up to the description and was pretty appalling - only watchable for Liv Tyler, who is always delicious and believable, and Renee Zellweiger... read more »
  
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- 551931
- - a customer
  - scotland
  - 10 Apr 2008 at 22:19
- - 2
  - 0
  It gets 3 stars because I was young once...
  
  Empire Records is a great film. If you're twelve. I discovered this showing my childhood favourite teen angst flick to my 28 year old boyfriend, who branded... read more »
  
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- - Ange
  - 30 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Apr 2008 at 16:57
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- - 5
  - 0
  Empire Strikes!
  
  Just another day at work becomes a frantic race to save a record store from closure when one employee gambles away the profits.
  
  With a top-notch cast... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 887928
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Vask16
  - 1 review
  - Plymouth, UK
  - 30 Apr 2010 at 13:32
- - 4
  - 0
  damn the man
  
  I always enjoy watching this film and it's very interesting to see now big stars like Liv Tyler and Renee Zelwegger in pre superstardom roles.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- - Richard Kirk
  - Tamworth
  - 22 Jan 2008 at 13:13
- - 3
  - 0
  Fantastic!
  
  I love this movie! All the characters are really likeable and you just want them to keep the store open so that they can continue doing what they love and ... read more »
  
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- 151383
- - a customer
  - Poole, Dorset
  - 16 Sep 2005 at 13:53
- - 2
  - 0
  It gets 3 stars because I was young once...
  
  Empire Records is a great film. If you're twelve. I discovered this showing my childhood favourite teen angst flick to my 28 year old boyfriend, who branded... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 551802
- - Ange
  - 30 reviews
  - London
  - 10 Apr 2008 at 16:57
- - 2
  - 0
  Cheesy Fun
  
  I really enjoyed this, the boyfriend hated it. I think it is like Breakfast Club set in a record store. Enjoyed Liv Tyler and Renee Zewelleger(?)'s ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 893455
- - Joober
  - 37 reviews
  - Bradford
  - 23 May 2010 at 15:30
- - 2
  - 1
  empire excellent!
  
  what can you say about this film just watch it you will not be disappointed.great story and cast.extended and remixed from original film.watch liv tyler an 18yr... read more »
  
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- 75812
- - david campbell
  - scotland
  - 25 Feb 2005 at 15:42
- - 2
  - 1
  Really quite sweet
  
  If you like things with a 'reality' bittersweet edge. Set in a large record store called Empire Records the ensemble cast play the teenage characters ... read more »
  
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- 165128
- - a customer
  - Leicester, England
  - 24 Oct 2005 at 13:11
- - 2
  - 1
  Cheesy 90s fun
  
  I can see why people would think this film is annoying or bad. It is predictable, the characters are pretty one-dimensional and the narrative is choppy but this... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 940563
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - JonCollins
  - 4 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 18 Nov 2010 at 14:41
- - 1
  - 0
  Empire Records - stick with it
  
  On the face of it, this is a film where nothing much happens. But in another way, it records an extraordinary day in the life of a record shop owner and his ... read more »
  
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- 542503
- - Thedonald
  - 61 reviews
  - Aberdeen
  - 19 Mar 2008 at 22:37
- - 1
  - 0
  not up to expectations
  
  this didn't live up to the description and was pretty appalling - only watchable for Liv Tyler, who is always delicious and believable, and Renee Zellweiger... read more »
  
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- 551931
- - a customer
  - scotland
  - 10 Apr 2008 at 22:19

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  This comedy cult sensation about the young slackers and dreamers that hang around a local record store cranks it up another notch in an awesome Special Fan Edition with 16 minutes of cool added footage not seen in cinemas. In one of the most dynamic song scores ever, tunes by Gin Blossoms, The ...