The Purge
Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
Critics Sentiment
The dystopian Purge concept and world are established
Charlie disables security to help wounded stranger inside
The film drops significantly when Charlie makes his criticized decision to help the stranger, then recovers when the creepy Purgers arrive with their effective villain presence.
The Purge starts strong with reviewers praising its fascinating premise and world-building, but quickly loses momentum due to predictable plotting and frustratingly stupid character decisions. While some moments like the creepy villains and social commentary land effectively, most critics felt the film wasted its intriguing concept on a standard home invasion thriller that failed to explore the deeper implications of its dystopian setup.
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Ethan Hawke
James Sandin
Lena Headey
Mary Sandin
Max Burkholder
Charlie Sandin
Adelaide Kane
Zoey Sandin
Edwin Hodge
Bloody Stranger
Rhys Wakefield
Polite Leader
Tony Oller
Henry
Arija Bareikis
Mrs. Grace Ferrin
Tom Yi
Mr. Cali
Chris Mulkey
Mr. Halverson
Tisha French
Mrs. Halverson
Dana Bunch
Mr. Ferrin
Peter Gvozdas
Dr. Peter Buynak
John Weselcouch
Freak Interrupting
Alicia Vela-Bailey
Female Freak
David Basila
George (uncredited)
Boima Blake
Freak #1 (uncredited)
Nathan Clarkson
Freak (uncredited)
Jesse Jacobs
Freak #2 (uncredited)
Mickey Facchinello
Brunette Female Freak (uncredited)
Crew
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