In the year 2022, and the New Founders of America control the nation. Each year the Purge is held. On this one night of violence and mayhem, the NFA allows almost every crime to go unpunished, even murder. The powers that be consider the Purge a way for people to cleanse themselves of their anger and hatred so that they can get on with their lives. For 12 full hours, anything goes. The idea behind the plot has mouthwatering potential, kind of a Battle Royale or Hunger Games for the whole nation. Sadly this very flat thriller is a predictable and mildly entertaining execution of an intriguing concept. It tries to be creepy and suspenseful, but ends up being neither.
The Purge falls too easily into cliche and only comes away with 2.5 out of 5 stars!
Director: James DeMonaco
Writer: James DeMonaco
Rotten Tomatoes: 38%
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