Parents' Guide to Empire State

Parents need to know that Empire State is a crime drama based on a true story -- with frequent strong language and intermittent violence. The movie centers around young security guard Chris Potamitis (Liam Hemsworth), who tries his best to maintain order while several attempts are made to rob his company's poorly guarded headquarters. Despite having good intentions, Chris is led into morally compromised situations. Violent scenes include various attempts to steal from Chris' employers -- some of which are foiled by Dwayne Johnson's Detective James Ransome. Characters are shot and killed, punched and kicked, and there are a number of explosions. Characters are shown living lavish and criminal lifestyles, drinking and smoking, with references to drugs -- both taking and selling. There is frequent strong language, with many uses of "f--k" and its variants, as well as "p---y," "bitch," and ableist language such as "retarded." There is some ethnic diversity, but the cast is predominantly male. More than one language is spoken on occasion, but Chris' best friend Eddie (Michael Angarano) makes flippant remarks that stereotype both Italians and Greeks.

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