This film captures the last dregs of 1990s zeitgeist tainted with Gen X malaise while paying homage to the now dead record store.
This film holds up. John Cusack is still young, witty, and wry. Jack Black is great here. Lili Taylor (my favorite!) makes a brief appearance as Break Up #4Sarah.
Excellent soundtrack. And, sorry to say but just so much better than Empire Records.
Kudos to movies where the characters break the 4th wall and address the audience!
4/5