Review of The First Purge (2018) by Erikthecritic — 28 Sep 2018

This was surprisingly a lot better than I had hoped for, and it does have some genuine suspense and tension.

This review of The First Purge (2018) was written by Erikthecritic on 28 Sep 2018.

The First Purge has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tim Stevens (75) for Comicsverse (74) on 27 Nov 2018

THE FIRST PURGE's invocation of white supremacists, a government that isn't just pro-rich but virulently anti-poor, and a too easily complicit…

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By Dodger (30) on 09 Nov 2018

Easily the worst movie in the franchise, it breaks its own universe rules and has one of the most poorly written storyline scripts iv ever…

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The beginning could have been more interesting. The First Purge falls into a generic limbo that ultimately makes it a boring experience…

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By Megean N (2) on 23 Oct 2018

Exactly what you would expect. Lots of violence. Worth watching…

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By Kevin P (1,697) on 10 Jan 2019

Strengths: One thing holds up with each installment of The Purge. The concept is fantastic. There are just so many ways this series can go…

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By Farah R (1,015) on 29 Oct 2018

Not the best sequel but definitely worth watching. The First Purge is another frightening and powerful addition to the franchise…

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The First Purge, was a film that shows us how it all started, but in a very simple and catarchical way, the role they handle with minorities…

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Como siempre La Purga, nos trae otra pelÃcula que solo muestra mascaras, sangre y 'jumpscaresÂ´ cada aÃ±o es una pelÃcula nueva de…

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