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	'Empire' Starring: John Leguizamo, Denise Richards, Peter Sarsgaard, Sonia Braga, Isabella Rossellini Director: Franc Reyes MPAA rating: R for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content and some sexuality Running time: 90 minutes Release date: December 6 Where "Empire" is playing. More New Releases On the Web "Empire"

The story: A Bronx drug dealer believes he can leave the violent life he leads when he seals a deal with a Wall Street stockbroker.

Critics' Reviews

The Orlando Sentinel:

"The whole enterprise feels predigested, as there isn't much here we haven't seen done before and done better."
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The Palm Beach Post:
"Although Reyes' screenplay is a little too dependent on narration, Leguizamo is particularly adept at its delivery. "
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Los Angeles Daily News:
"'Empire' isn't after realism. It's just the latest movie catering to what Hollywood thinks urban audiences want -- violent soap operas."
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