Empire State

"Based on a true story."

2013 1h 34m EN

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5.4

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★5.4TMDB · 754

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Synopsis

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After failing to get into the police academy, Chris Potamitis settles for a security guard job with an armoured truck company. After he makes the mistake of mentioning the company's lax security to his best friend, He's unwittingly drawn into an elaborate scheme to rob the abundant amounts of cash being stored on their premises—resulting in the largest cash heist in U.S.history.

“Based on a true story.”

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Cast

Liam Hemsworth
Chris Potamitis
Dwayne Johnson
Detective James Ransome
Emma Roberts
Nancy Michaelides
Nikki Reed
Lizzette
Michael Angarano
Eddie
Shenae Grimes-Beech
Eleni
Lydia Hull
Maria
Jerry Ferrara
Jimmy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dito Montiel
Writers: Adam Mazer
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 33% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dito Montiel, shot by Dana Gonzales. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jake Pushinsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Liam Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson and Emma Roberts carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Based on a true story.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2171867 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Dito Montiel directs. Dana Gonzales behind the camera. Jake Pushinsky cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 33% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Dito Montiel, shot by Dana Gonzales. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jake Pushinsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Liam Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson and Emma Roberts carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Based on a true story.".
8IMDB entry: tt2171867 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 15 themes, including "new york city", "based on true story", "heist", "true crime".

The technical file

Cinematography: Dana Gonzales
Editing: Jake Pushinsky
Production design: Ethan Tobman
Costume design: Abby O'Sullivan
Makeup / hair: Courtney Lether
Sound: David Barber
Stunt coordinator: Lex D. Geddings
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $11,000,000
Box office: $3,639,345
Return: 33% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Empire State (2013)

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Reno2014-09-11
★ 6/10
First of all, this movie is nothing to do with Empire State Building. When I saw the movie poster with that building the background, I thought the movie would be something like 'White House Down' which will be defended against the terrorist takeover/attack. Poster also misleads that the movie is a complete action pack, but it was not. It was a crime-thriller which was based on the real story. The sudden variation in scenes and the character behaviors kind of incompetence to keep balanced everything in the story progress. Inspired by a real event is what kept my interest all the way. Suppose it was fictional that was written for the movie I would have said the writer was confused between character to build and story development. On the other side the performances promised to conclude the movie on a high note and it does. One of it was Dwayne Johnson, actually it was not his movie, but his part was a highlight alongside Liam Hemsworth and Michael Angarano. Could have done a little better in few parts for the best outcome. Anyway, it will entertain you, but cannot remain in your memory for so long. 6/10

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