Empire Records (4.9/10)

I've been deep in 90s movies lately and most have held up surprisingly well — this wasn't one of them. Empire Records came with a bit of a cult reputation, so I went in with some expectations, and it just didn't deliver. The acting felt flat across the board, and the plot never really goes anywhere interesting. It's watchable enough as background noise, but I wouldn't put it anywhere near a must-watch list, especially compared to other 90s hangout movies that nail the same tight-knit-cast energy. Not one I'd recommend seeking out."Joe (Anthony LaPaglia) runs Empire Records, an independent Delaware store that employs a tight-knit group of music-savvy youths. Hearing that the shop may be sold to a big chain, slacker employee Lucas (Rory Cochrane) bets a chunk of the store's money, hoping to get a big return. When this plan fails, Empire Records falls into serious trouble, and the various other clerks, including lovely Corey (Liv Tyler) and gloomy Deb (Robin Tunney), must deal with the problem, among many other issues."