Review of Empire Records (1995) by Dryorophus — 17 Feb 2009

We own it.I find myself watching this movie over and over.

This review of Empire Records (1995) was written by Dryorophus on 17 Feb 2009.

Empire Records has generally received positive reviews.

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It's a fun film that's fun to watch if you aren't a movie snob :) The characters are cooL and I like the jokes and quotes…

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By Ola G (527) on 23 Oct 2015

Initially, this lost a whole star due to the simple (and unfair) fact that I was not as young as I was 20 years ago when I last watched this…

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By François M (254) on 22 Jan 2015

Bien sûr, EMPIRE RECORDS n'est pas du grand cinéma, mais c'est extrêmement amusant…

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By Shiny D (4) on 25 Aug 2018

It's one of those movies you don't need a lot of brain power to watch with the messy character archetypes and 90s spunk…

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By Tonygreen (92) on 25 Aug 2021

A teen comedy drama with a mostly likeable ensemble cast. A great soundtrack of lesser-known indie bands of the era…

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By Pip D (85) on 02 Jan 2016

Loved this film. Loveable characters, great soundtrack and made me feel like I was back in my teens again…

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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 Robert B (2,055) on 07 Apr 2015

I worked at a record store through high school and college (a chain, sadly), this is one of my all time favorite movies. DAMN THE MAN…

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By Taylor M (379) on 11 Mar 2014

Blast from the past! Classic soundtrack and cool film…

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By Freeman M (393) on 16 Jul 2014

Sloppy, predictable and incredibly forgettable mid-90s teen comedy that never once tricks you into thinking it's interesting. Ever…

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