Review of Empire Records (1995) by Lk L — 17 Oct 2008

In my top favorite movies of all time! I have this thing memorized beginning to end.

This review of Empire Records (1995) was written by Lk L on 17 Oct 2008.

Empire Records has generally received positive reviews.

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One of my favourite movies to watch. So fun…

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By Andrew L (1,755) on 04 Jun 2014

I see why the critics hated it. It has writing problem and the actors don't portray the characters as well…

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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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By Eric H (2,898) on 26 Apr 2014

For me, Empire Records is a conflicting movie. On the one hand, it's hysterically funny…

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My favourite film, I loved the plot it was interesting and quirky and so were all of the characters…

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By Ron A (58) on 13 May 2014

It is a bit low-budget, and plays a bit like a made-for-TV-movie ... but it's fun and entertaining so deal with it…

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Initially when this film was released it flopped financially and critically…

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By Nathan Rabin (1,078) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 14 Dec 2014

The film exists for its shots of telegenic youngsters busting loose to a bankable soundtrack, and it's the cheesy dialogue, overstuffed plot,…

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By Brendan N (1,490) 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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By Jason Bailey (832) for Flavorwire (598) on 27 May 2016

It's high on charm and low on quality; the writing is pedestrian at best, the characters are paper-thin, and director Allan Moyle lets the…

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