Customer Ratings & Reviews

This film got terrible reviews...plain and simple. Why? Because it wasn't aimed at film critics ...at all. The film is an experiment in teen flicks along the lines of "The Breakfast Club" it chronicles the lives of a bunch of angst y, depressed, manic teens over the course of a single day, finding odd little ways to tell each of their stories. It definitely accomplishes this goal, using "Rex Manning Day" as the vehicle for delivering half a dozen life stories without telling a boring narrative. Granted, it's doesn't have the most original plot, or Oscar caliber acting, but it the film does what it sets out to do, and for this reason, earned its cult following. Watch this film and you will find yourself quoting lines and recalling scenes. If you're looking for a fun romp with a story that will neither bore you, nor tax your mental reserves, this is a great flick--lots of fun, quotable dialogue, and of course, great music. Both Cochrane and Embry give memorable performances as the night manager, turned well meaning felon turned philosopher and the happy go lucky stoner respectively. The story line is a tad incongruous and disjointed and some of the characters are stereotypical in their attempts to shatter the stereotypes, but if you go in to this movie with the expectations that it's just going to be a fun flick, you'll be satisfied.

I was so happy to find this movie in one of the dvd bins. Its such a classic 90's movie.

I have to work this weekend for my kids to get me and then to the mall

This movie is a classic! I recommend it to everyone

I saw "Empire Records" back in the '90s when it first came out on home video, and I loved it. It's a true cult classic! And, wow, what an amazing soundtrack! With young actors who were on the threshold of fame, with the always-enjoyable Anthony LaPaglia as their hip boss, with a clever script, and with that jaw-dropping and awesome record store (something all of us vinyl lovers sorely miss nowadays), "Empire Records" is a blast of a flick. From director Allan Moyle, who also helmed the equally classic "Pump Up the Volume."

Music is excellent if you like 90's kind of stuff - eclectic mix. This is a multi-watcher movie we watched frequently because of no cable/no smart tv in the bedroom. Recommend it definitely if you have not seen it or have not watched it for awhile. Rex Manning is the man!

Highly underrated movie about working in a record store, which I did for years! Great soundtrack too! Greg price as well. Highly recommended!!

I remember seeing this film in the theatre in the early 90s! a great new era of teen movies.

This flick definitely transports you to a period of time. You feel like you know these people. Music/soundtrack was what made this movie. Cast was a great ensemble of who's who at the time.

I found this movie to be very entertaining and an enjoyable watch. If you like movies similar to breakfast club or say anything you will like this film.

great price for an older movie. Loved this movie since the 1st time I saw and was happy to be able to find it.

Reflecting on our own teen years. And all that it entail. Most of the actors are more famous now great to see them when they were younger

A record store is about to be closed down, and the weird cast of employees take a day to try their own way to try to save their jobs.

Liv Tyler in one of her best movies. Teenage angst, record shop & pretty decent soundtrack to boot.

Had a very enjoyable time watching this harmless and relaxing teen dramedy to the tune of fantastic music!

Who doesn't like 90s Nostalgia? This movie brings back memories. Great movie, fun experiences, fond memories...

This movie has one of the best soundtracks to it! I watch it every year on "Rex Manning Day". Its a classic!

I remember watching this movie while in my teen years and I still love it after many years later.

this movie is old school entertaining and one to rewatch when you need some laughs

Classic movie for Gen "Y'ers". Our generations Breakfast Club or Sixteen Candles.