The Purge

The First Purge (2018)

Well, it’s usually not a great sign when I only realize halfway through a movie that I’ve seen it before. Especially one with Marisa Tomei!

The Purge (2013)

I always liked this one. It’s not perfect, but it’s got a great cast, an interesting premise, and some tense moments.

The Purge: Anarchy (2014)

So, while the first one was more about family and survival (no surprise I liked it then, eh?), this one was definitely more about the Purge. Oh, and Frank Grillo. It was also about Frank Grillo.

And I liked it! Unlike some other sequels, I felt this one actually added to the story. The Purge is an interesting concept and it’s sort of glossed over in the first film. You get enough context to feel like you understand the universe but not quite enough context to feel like all your questions have been answered.

The Purge: Election Year (2016)

So I saw this one tonight and it was kind of a let down. Not a huge let down, but kind of a let down. It did have Frank Grillo again though, and he was pretty badass. So was Edwin Hodge, for that matter.