This film made me laught tons, especially Warren. I'm recommending it to everyone. Definitely one for a rainy day. I thought that besides Jeanie, the characters all had so much depth to them, and were very believable. I think that a lot of work has gone into this film, and the music fit each scene well. This film makes me want to work in a record store too. I loved the dance scenes, these employees aren't just colleagues, they are lifelong friends, and it warmed my icy, cold heart. ------SPOILERS AHEAD---- did have one problem though, Jeanie's Rendez-vous with Rex Manning was unnecessary, and it seemed she just did it out of spite. I thought the ending couldn't have been more perfect. I really recommend this.

Empire Records is funny and slightly offbeat teen movie. A well built one, which each quirky character having a well defined personality, a set of problems, and realistic interactions with each other. Their personas all ring solidly true, each with deep emotional affects. However, not everybody will see themselves represented here, it is but a thin slice of society.The music is good, the dialogs are interesting just like the story, and it keeps an overall positive tone, although it does talk about some serious issues. It touches each subjects lightly, and keep the focus on the what is happening, on the development of the situation.You will be entertained, if you're looking for a good adolescent flick.

Just saw this on a cable channel today and it's one of the worst out there. It's a 90's movie that tries too hard to be cool. It tries to tell the viewer that what these kids are doing and saying are cool - but it's not. It's datedly uncool - the girl that shaved her head to be like Sinead O'Connor - really??? Was this an attempt to be the 90's version of Fast Times at Ridgemont High? I see some similar characters, but these actors can't act, and they don't have much to do in the movie except behave like dumb shallow teenagers. Obviously before CDs became the norm, there's a few nostalgic scenes with a TDK product placement sign and shelves of cassette tapes. It reminds me of Tower Records when idiots take over. Pass on this garbage if you haven't seen it.

I adore this movie. Right after I saw it, it was my new favorite. It was really funny and had a great script. The soundtrack ROCKED. But I think my favorite part about this movie is the characters. They all seemed so real, like people I could be friends with or go to school with. They all have their strengths and weaknesses, and good points and bad points. It seemed a lot more realistic than how most teen movies are where there is one really bland main character and then he or she has its quirky stereotypical friends. This movie is little hard to get into at first but thats the only thing I don't like. I would recommend this movie to anyone, especially if they like movies like The Breakfast Club. I fell in love with this movie, and I hope you will enjoy it too. DAMN THE MAN, SAVE THE EMPIRE! ;)