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Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/25 Full Review Brienna O It's going to sound ridiculous but I feel kind of seen here, in this movie. I was younger when it came out and it made me feel less wrong or weird or something Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/01/25 Full Review Florence S This movie sucks. The way each and everyone of these characters behave is so far-fetched from reality and annoying that the audience cannot even relate to any of them. Overall the whole thing looks like it's been written by a weed-smoking, meth-addict junkie who most probably thinks that "working" (all employees spend most of their time doing anything but!) at a records store is the epitome of coolness. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review BRizz 2 Empire Records is one of those movies that I’ve always genuinely enjoyed, no matter what the critics say. I’ve never really understood why it didn’t get more love, or why people brushed it off as some rough, forgettable teen flick—because to me, it’s far from that. Now, don’t get me wrong: it’s not a perfect movie. The writing is messy at times, and yes, it leans hard into the corniness. But that’s part of its charm. The director clearly leaned into the chaos and made a film that’s more about energy and feeling than structure and logic. It’s one of those cult classics that just sticks with you because it’s cinematic fun. The characters are wild, the story is silly, and the music is amazing. It’s the kind of film that you fall for not because it’s polished, but because it feels like a snapshot of a different time—loud, awkward, rebellious, and full of heart. You end up loving the cast, even when they’re being ridiculous. Liv Tyler really stood out to me in this one. I honestly think this is one of her better roles—she felt more natural, less stiff than she does in some of her other films. At the end of the day, Empire Records isn’t about perfection. It’s about youth, music, and that chaotic feeling of being in a place that’s weirdly special. I totally recommend watching it. It’s fun, it’s messy, and that’s exactly why it works. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review Daniel M It was a nice nostalgic movie that I as still fun after so many years. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/24/25 Full Review Audience Member Great example of what a teen movie should be. 4/5 stars. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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