Empire Records (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: probably the best low budget film ever
Disadvantages: a bit dated now

...store. The manager of Empire was saving money too stop this from happening but seeing as how Lucas, who is also the manager's son stole, the manager has to pay back the money out of his own pocket. They end up having a massive party to raise money so that the current manager can buy Empire. Guess what - They manage!!! Ok now i know your thinking what a crap plot - now it would be if it weren't for the actors. The workers come from all walks ... Read review

Advantages: Quirky, fun and great soundtrack
Disadvantages: Predictable and a little sappy on occasions

I first watched Empire records as a teenager and thought it was one of the best films ever made. Now nostalgia can make me watch it again and again and although I have down-graded it somewhat from 'World's Greatest Movie', I still feel that this is a good film about young adult life and deserves to be a teen classic. The film is about a group of teenagers who work in an independent record store (called Empire Records) run by Joe. The story opens ... Read review

Advantages: A real feelgood film
Disadvantages: Can't remember how to spell Renee Whatever's name!

"Empire Records" is one of my most favourite films ever! It tells the story of the employees of a little US record store, and is a stunning little film. It stars Liv Tyler, Maxwell Caldfield and Renee Zeitweger (is that how you spell it? You know, the one from "Jerry Maguire" and "Me Myself And Irene"). The story revolves around one day in this particular store and man, what a day it is! For one, Lucas, one of the employees has gone loopy! He was ... Read review

Advantages: Very good teen angst film
Disadvantages: Will only appeal to 16-25 age range

Empire records is a story about one day in the lives of employees in a record store. Amongst them there is the cocky Lucas, who has “borrowed” the days revenues for gambling and lost, rebellious slutty Gina (Rene Zellweger), shy, brainy, Corey (Liv Tyler). The artistic AJ (who is in love with Corey and must tell her by 1:33), Deb who tried to kill herself and the crazy Mark. Empire records is an independent store, which is about the be ... Read review

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This is such a boring movie if ever I saw one! The main actress (out of jerry McGuire) plays the part of the office tramp. All that happens in the whole movie is one of the employees takes the wages and money and goes and gambles with it, of course he loses! So, they have to figure out a way where they can save the business as well as their jobs. The girls can be a little nasty but nothing out of the ordinary, they just hang around the ... Read review

Advantages: Fabulous cast, soundtrack and really good fun
Disadvantages: some aspects of the plot

I absolutley adore this film, the cast which include a young Liv Tyler and Renee Zelleweger amongst others is phenomenal. The soundtrack is trully original and a major strength, including live music from Coyote Shivers as well as songs from The Cranberries and Toad the Wet Sproket etc. The film takes place over the space of one day in this group of friends lives as they work at an exceptionally cool record shop. The record shop is under threat of ... Read review

Advantages: Great premise, with good acting (see them here first!)
Disadvantages: A tad short, with a few creaky plot moments

I have to say, I really love this movie. Its fun, a tad unpredictable, and yet you always know where its gonna go. Its the getting there that counts! From the opening moment, with Lucas in charge of cashing up, this film shows true, back to the 80's - style teen comedy a la The Breakfast Club. The basic premise is this: one day in the lives of a group of people working in a small town record store. Only this isn't an average day. Its "Rex Manning ... Read review

Advantages: Uplifting and entertaining
Disadvantages: Bits of it only make sense after a second viewing

...The general plot runs thus: Empire records (an independent)is going to be sold to 'Music Town' (a chain). The employees and mamager have to find some way to raise some money to replace the money that Lucas (employee) gambled away so that Joe, the manager can buy the place. In the midst of this is a love story between two employees, one employee who comes in with a bandage on her wrist where she tried to kill herself last night, a couple of employees ... Read review

Advantages: Great soundtrack, funny
Disadvantages: Limited appeal - under 30's

Empire Records is one of those mid-90's teen angst style films with a sugary addictive soundtrack. Here are some facts: Released in 1995 Main Cast Members: Anthony LaPaglia - Joe Maxwell Caulfield - Rex Manning Debi Mazar - Jane Rory Cochrane - Lucas Johnny Whitworth - AJ Liv Tyler - Corey Renee Zellweger - Gina Ethan Randall - Mark The Plot: It's Rex Manning day (Rex Manning is a washed out artist who visits the store to ... Read review

Advantages: Hilarious with great music
Disadvantages: The music of Rex Manning

Empire Records was released in 1995 and directed by Allan Moyle, who also directed fims such as Pump up the Volume, Xchange and is currently working on Weirdsville due for release next year. This film is about a music store, named Empire Records, and tells of a day in the lifes of the employees of the store. The film begins with Lucas (Rory Cochrane) being allowed to cash up at the end of a day for the first time when he finds a letter showing ... Read review