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Review of by Aaron M — 16 Jan 2015

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The Purge involves a pretty inventive idea which could spark various excuses for some horror or thriller plot lines. Despite political arguments, for innovation, the purge receives 5 stars. However where it goes wrong is going down the typical lockdown in a house, in darkness with a family to protect against masked lunatics.

Its been done over, to couple it with this superb idea is madness. After a strong start it dwindles out to an average jump out of nowhere fest. There is a bout of pure violence which was enjoyable however it became a little cheap and the ending felt too improper after all that had happened.

It built some decent tension through the chilling idea backing it however it turned out as an average horror movie. I feel if the situation is rehashed for possible purge sequels it could definitely be a success.

This review of The Purge (2013) was written by on 16 Jan 2015.

The Purge has generally received mixed reviews.

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