EMPIRE RECORDS a Teen Trash Classic

Rating: Null/10 (13 March 2001)

In reality, this movie really stinks. It's obviously rushed, not well thought out, and reeks of mid-90's alt-slacker non-revolution. Yet it's totally interesting from a cinematic standpoint as we watch Allan Moyle cannibalize the themes from his previous teen pictures into one big ball of overly-romantic teen angst. It's compulsively watchable and highly embarrassing at the same time; you wouldn't want to be caught watching it by your friends. Everybody in this film seems to be having a good time making it and that vibe is infectious. It also gets better with repeated viewings. Go figure.