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MusicComedyDrama

Empire Records

- They're selling music but not selling out.

The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try anything to stop the store being absorbed by a large chain.

Release Date : 1995-09-22

Language :EnglishFrench

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Regency EnterprisesNew Regency PicturesRiche-Ludwig Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Liv Tyler

Character Name : Corey Mason

Original Name : Liv Tyler

Gender : Female

Robin Tunney

Character Name : Debra

Original Name : Robin Tunney

Gender : Female

Renée Zellweger

Character Name : Gina

Original Name : Renée Zellweger

Gender : Female

Ethan Embry

Character Name : Marc

Original Name : Ethan Embry

Gender : Male

Rory Cochrane

Character Name : Lucas

Original Name : Rory Cochrane

Gender : Male

Johnny Whitworth

Character Name : A.J.

Original Name : Johnny Whitworth

Gender : Male

Debi Mazar

Character Name : Jane

Original Name : Debi Mazar

Gender : Female

Coyote Shivers

Character Name : Berko

Original Name : Coyote Shivers

Gender : Male

Anthony LaPaglia

Character Name : Joe Reaves

Original Name : Anthony LaPaglia

Gender : Male

Maxwell Caulfield

Character Name : Rex Manning

Original Name : Maxwell Caulfield

Gender : Male

Brendan Sexton III

Character Name : Warren

Original Name : Brendan Sexton III

Gender : Male

James 'Kimo' Wills

Character Name : Eddie

Original Name : James 'Kimo' Wills

Gender : Male

Ben Bode

Character Name : Mitchell Beck

Original Name : Ben Bode

Gender : Male

Gary Bolen

Character Name : Croupier

Original Name : Gary Bolen

Gender : Male

Kimber Sissons

Character Name : Woman at Craps Table

Original Name : Kimber Sissons

Gender : Female

Tony Zaar

Character Name : High Roller

Original Name : Tony Zaar

Gender : Male

Patt Noday

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Patt Noday

Gender : Male

Julia Deane

Character Name : Kathy

Original Name : Julia Deane

Gender : Female

Kessia Embry

Character Name : Autograph Girl

Original Name : Kessia Embry

Gender : Female

Michele Seidman

Character Name : Cop #1

Original Name : Michele Seidman

Gender : Female

Diana Taylor

Character Name : Cop #2

Original Name : Diana Taylor

Gender : Male

Bernard Granger

Character Name : Cop #3

Original Name : Bernard Granger

Gender : Male

Michael Harding

Character Name : Cop #4

Original Name : Michael Harding

Gender : Male

Dave Brockie

Character Name : Lead Singer

Original Name : Dave Brockie

Gender : Male

Kawan Rojanatavorn

Character Name : Flower Delivery Guy

Original Name : Kawan Rojanatavorn

Gender : Male

Corey Joshua Taylor

Character Name : Roulette Table Man

Original Name : Corey Joshua Taylor

Gender : Male

Melissa Caulfield

Character Name : Ballet Dancer

Original Name : Melissa Caulfield

Gender : Male

Lara Travis

Character Name : Veronica

Original Name : Lara Travis

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Filipe Manuel Neto

@FilipeManuelNeto

2023-05-22

**An animated film, full of rebellion and energy.** Remember the stores that sold music records and CDs? There are still some, and the rebirth of vinyl, very recent, has allowed a certain rebirth of the commercial sector, somewhat in response to the massification and popularization of music in “streaming” and digital downloads that we already have as something common in our lives. This film is about a store open 24 hours a day, with spaces to sell and listen to music. It is managed by young people, with young employees, an idiot owner and a manager who dreams of buying the space. It turns out that one of the employees decided to go to a casino and lost all the money saved for that project. The action takes place the day after the incident. In addition to the fate of the store and its employees, which is at stake, each one lives their own story, has characteristics and personality. Incidentally, the entire construction and development of the story and characters is one of the most positive aspects of the film. We have a young teenager who particularly wants to lose her virginity but has serious problems with amphetamines, an aspiring art major, a crook with a complicated childhood, a liberal girl who seems to particularly enjoy sexual adventures, a crazy rocker. In addition to the employees, we also have a former musical star who decides to go there to promote a new CD and cause some funny problems. The film has an impressive cast, and it's worth seeing who the actors are and where they are today. We understand well that each one wanted to make the best use of this opportunity. Contrary to what the posters suggest, Liv Tyler, who is the daughter of a rock musician, has a character without a leading role, but does an excellent job, even acting opposite her (then) stepfather, Coyote Shivers. Rory Cochrane, Renée Zellweger and Ethan Embry are also here, and each of them does a very competent job. Despite the centrality of his character, Anthony La Paglia does not steal the spotlight for himself and shares our attention with his co-stars generously and doing a very well done job. We also have Robin Tunney, bald and rebellious, Debi Mazar and Johnny Whitworth. The less sympathetic roles go to Max Caulfield and Ben Bode, and they're refreshingly comic. On a technical level, what stands out positively is the enormous animation of the film. There are no dead moments. The story is constructed in such a way as to give us a kind of moral about the brevity of life and the need to take advantage of the time, live life, even taking risks and making mistakes. Added to this is a strident soundtrack, full of strength, where rock predominates and emanates energy, positivity and rebelliousness. The songs used here are well known and fans of the rock genre will love it. Incidentally, the albums released with the soundtrack were a success, in absolute contrast to the film itself, which failed in cinemas, was bombed by critics and only acquired a certain popularity and public recognition in much more recent years. Perhaps it was simply ahead of its time.