I came across The Purge as part of my
regular movie research. It caught my attention, easily standing out for being
conceptually different, and being some very serious fiction. The plot though
practical, also sinks to new levels of human depravity. In terms of
entertainment presentation, it has elements of a dark slasher thriller, like
say the Wrong Turn, focusing on the survival effort. Also emphasized is
the family unit dynamic. The main crux being the struggle of humanity versus
efficiency. It depicts human beings in different states of acceptance... The
young boy, naïve and innocent; clearly seeing humanity over all. The father
torn between providing for his family which comes with some compromise, and his
humanitarian values; faltering at moments. The mother being strong about her
morals, and serving as a guiding force. Performances from Ethan Hawke and Lena
Headey are superb, being totally believable. There are some predictable plot
twists, and there is a looming sense of helplessness, which is presented well.
As a negative, the narrative has some annoying moments. Overall, top grade
acting from the leads, and a unique yet unpleasant premise. The audio was
presented by means of a DTS soundtrack, which featured noticeable use of
positional sound.
My Recommendation: Watch It (A
fictional future that places logic over humanity)
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