Review of The Purge: Anarchy (2014) by Anna L — 13 Sep 2014

More intense compared to the 1st movie. Definitely a must-see film now.

This review of The Purge: Anarchy (2014) was written by Anna L on 13 Sep 2014.

The Purge: Anarchy has generally received mixed reviews.

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