Review of Empire Records (1995) by Olivia B — 21 Dec 2008

Possibly the guiltiest of my guilty pleasures...there's almost nothing "good" about this movie, and yet I really enjoy it...

This review of Empire Records (1995) was written by Olivia B on 21 Dec 2008.

Empire Records has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ruthie J (1) on 02 May 2014

The movie, the cast, the dialogue, even the soundtrack... takes me back to the Brat Pack era…

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By Shiny D (4) on 25 Aug 2018

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A reliable source said it'd be worth it... Let's see…

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By Gary M (892) on 11 May 2015

Charming as hell, especially if you're a music fan of the time. Sad that the era of proper record stores is on borrowed time…

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