EMPIRE STATE

Cinemavixion Review

In the gritty landscape of "Empire State" (2013), director Dito Montiel crafts a tale of ambition gone awry. The film centers on Chris Potamitis, played by Liam Hemsworth, a young man whose aspirations of joining the police force are dashed, leading him to a job as a security guard at an armored truck company. It's here that a seemingly innocent conversation with his friend Eddie, portrayed by Michael Angarano, spirals into a plot for the largest cash heist in U.S. history. Dwayne Johnson adds a compelling presence as Detective James Ransone, the determined officer hot on their trail. While the film may have garnered one nomination, its narrative explores the dangerous allure of easy money and the escalating consequences that follow. "Empire State" offers a suspenseful dive into a high-stakes crime that leaves audiences questioning the price of greed.