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Empire Records

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Empire Records
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PG13,1hr 40min
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1995
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Warner Home Video
Synopsis: A funky little record shop provides the setting for this youthful comedy that centers on the workers there as they try to help poor Joe Anthony LaPaglia), the manager who really wants to buy the place, recoup his losses after his well-meaning, but dim-bulbed employee Lucas (Rory Cochrane ) steals his savings and loses it all in Atlantic City while trying to increase it twofold at the gaming tables. If they cannot come up with the loot, the mega-chain Music City will buy it. ~ Sandra Brennan, All ... Full Synopsis
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The movie is too blatant a throwback to crass '80s teen fodder to really work. Full Review
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30
Generally Unfavorable Reviews
out of 100
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