Please update or watch on kindle fire, mobile devices, game. Despite being based on a true story, empire state is nothing but a bland and predictable tale that completely lacks originality. It says that in 1941, china and japan had been in a state of war for four years. Chris potamitis was not denied entry into the police academy due to smoking pot at a black sabbath concert, he actually failed the entrance exam. How a new york crime movie set in the everpopular 1980s thats based on a true event turned out so bad is almost a study in how not to make.
Exclusive empire state behindthescenes clip talks to the. Dito montiel is directing this drama based on the true story of an armored car company robbed in 1982. Based on a true story, centered on two childhood friends who rob an armored car depository, and the nypd officer who stands in their way. Liam hemsworth and dwayne johnson join empire state jan 5, 2012. Two childhood friends plan to rob an armoredcar depository, but an nypd officer stands in their way. It had the right look and some interesting characters and the story is based on true events of one of the largest heists in american history. Exclusive empire state behindthescenes clip talks to the real.
Empire state is a 20 american crime drama film based on a true story, centered on two childhood friends who rob an armored car depository, and the nypd. Jan 01, 2011 empire state is a frenetic concoction of noir mystery, prohibitionera gangsterstyle criminal conspiracy, and golden age superhero fiction. The heist is the real story behind the movie empire state with liam hemsworth who portrays potamitis, and dwayne johnson who is the detective that arrests him. The total budget of this movie is 11 million usd dollar. In the story, jimmy is sort of secretly in love with his best friend sara. In this installment of true action im going to take a look at the 20 direct to video movie, empire state. Jul 17, 2012 first official photos from empire state. I dont know if the film followed the true story closely or not, but it seems like most of the main characters in this film are idiots. Chris liam hemsworth takes a security job with empire a security company with armored trucks that went around nyc collecting money from businesses after being rejected by new york police academy. First of all, this movie is nothing to do with empire state building. Jan 30, 2015 in this installment of true action im going to take a look at the 20 direct to video movie, empire state.
The release date of empire state is set for june 10, 20. Chris potamitis was not denied entry into the police academy due to smoking pot at a black. The heist is the real story behind the movie empire state with liam hemsworth who portrays potamitis, and dwayne johnson who is the. Empire state has lots of topsecret planning going on in. Empire state is a hollywood crime action thriller drama movie based on a true story. Empire was created by lee daniels, the directorproducer of 2009s precious and.
Chris potamitis of empire state, who as a young man took part in the largest cash robbery in us history, talks to greek reporter about the real events of the heist, the jail time he faced, and his life today after he coproduced the famous film starring liam hemsworth and dwayne the rock johnson. Real nucky thompson, jimmy darmody boardwalk empire true story. Its not clear how much if at all empire state is indeed based on a true story but if it is it could actually have done with more dramatisation. Chris potamitis on famous heist and his lifes story. Examining the differences between the movie and the real story, and the processes that screenwriters use to adapt a true story, is worthy of some media literacy classroom time. The boardwalk empire true story reveals that nucky johnsons first wife was his childhood sweetheart mabel jeffries. Everything you need to know about empire state movie 20. This reallife story serves as the inspiration for empire state, an action vehicle starring liam hemsworth and dwayne johnson. Jun 26, 20 see the empire state movie trailer, photos and special features below. While the mood of the 1980s starts to set in it also lacks to develop an interest to what is going on. Hemsworth plays as christos potamitis, the young greekamerican. Based on a true story, dwayne johnson stars as an nypd detective trying to solve the biggest cash heist in u. Plotdialog may be based on true story but could have been done better.
Real chris potamitis talks heist and tells his story. Aug 30, 20 empire state is based on the true story of one of the biggest heists in u. Top dwayne the rock johnson movies based on true stories. Reading it is like sitting in a bare room, concrete walls and a single steel table with an uncomfortable chair, as the clock above the door ticks steadily towards 3 am. Jun 20, 20 the first official trailer has just been released for dito montiels heist thriller empire state. Watch empire state trailer, featuring chris diamantopoulos. Empire state on dvd september 10, 20 starring liam hemsworth, dwayne johnson, emma roberts, chris diamantopoulos. Empire state is based on the true story of one of the biggest heists in u. He did pass the state troopers exam, but was on a waiting list to get into the academy. Poster also misleads that the movie is a complete action pack, but it was not. Playing the video isnt supported on this deviceoperating system version. They both had enrolled at state normal school college in trenton, new jersey. Nicholas gregory, 41, an alleged mastermind of the december 1982 robbery who was a fugitive for two years, was convicted of bank robbery, interstate. With liam hemsworth, michael angarano, dwayne johnson, paul benvictor.
Chris potamitis liam hemsworth is a young man with dreams of entering the police academy unfortunately years earlier, he and his friend eddie michael angarano were busted for smoking. There seems to be no heart behind the project at all. Its dull and languid and despite its relatively promising premise, next to nothing actually happens across its 90minute running time. After youve finished reading our analysis of the 300. Empire state is a 20 american crime drama film based on a true story, centered on two childhood friends who rob an armored car depository, and the nypd officer who stands in their way.
The film is inspired from the true story of a 1982 nyc armored car company robbery thought at the time to be the largest cash heist in u. Chris potamitis liam hemsworth is a young kid who dreams of becoming a cop in order to help his family out. Empire state has a story that has plenty of potential, but this movie is honestly pretty tough to get through. Since the music industry is undoubtedly rife with stories of drama and backstabbing and powerhungry figures with largerthanlife personalities, its natural to wonder whether empire is based on a. So while we know that the drama has a lot of potential, it brings one big question. It is a famous movie that did a huge blast at box office by collection total 3. Based on the true story of a 1982 nyc armored car company robbery.
Potamitis, after spending nine years in jail, decided to make a movie about his life and the robbery to show that people make mistakes and they pay for them. Empire state trailer, bluray, dvd 20 the rock, liam. Directed by dito montiel and starring liam hemsworth, emma roberts and dwayne johnson, the film was released straight to dvd and bluray on september 3, 20. Even though based on true events it misses out on vital information and ends up being close to an entertainment piece. Dec 18, 2014 so while we know that the drama has a lot of potential, it brings one big question.
The beginning of the film sets the right mood and tone with an incredible 80s vibe bringing out some nostalgic memories. Directed by dito montiel and starring dwayne johnson, liam hemsworth and emma roberts, the film was released straight to dvd and bluray on september 3, 20. The movie starring by dwayne johnson, liam hemsworth and emma roberts. The film is starring liam hemsworth, dwayne johnson, emma roberts, chris diamantopoulos, nikki reed and michael angarano. Empire state is his first fulllength adult graphic novel, a little story about a naive 25yearold asian guy who works as a page at the oakland public library. A drama centered on two childhood friends who plan to rob an armored car depository, and the nypd officer who stands in their way. Empire state based on the true story of a 1982 new york. Hemsworth plays a security guard for an armored car company. Empire state is an actionsuspense based on a true story based on a robbery taking place in the late 80s.
Dwayne johnson, liam hemsworth and emma roberts star in the true crime thriller. The film is based on a true story about a heist that took place at empire state armored truck company. Reallife heists that inspired the movies movies empire. After failing to get into the police academy, chris potamitis liam hemsworth, settles for a security guard job with the empire state armored truck company. 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 takeoverattack.
Learn the true story behind empire of the sun the movie begins with some text scrolling on screen as a voiceover reads it. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. The drama, which is based on a true story, centers on two childhood friends who plan to rob an armored car depository, and the nypd officer who stands in their way. Empire state surprisingly begins with a lot of promise. Montiel made a stunning debut, telling his life story. May 02, 2016 empire state is a 20 american crime drama film based on a true story centered on two childhood friends who rob an armored car depository, and the nypd officer who stands in their way. Chris makes the mistake of mentioning the companys lax security to his best friend, eddie michael angarano, and is soon unwittingly drawn into an elaborate scheme to rob the abundant amounts of cash being stored there resulting in the. Often times we expect a movie based on a true story to be exactly like the book or historical events from which it was derived.
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