Superb!

Rating: 9/10 (23 April 2014)

'The Purge' is a frightening sci-fi horror-triller, that leaves a massive impression! Its razor-sharp!
'The Purge' Synopsis: In the future, a wealthy family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any & all crime is legalized.
'The Purge' is tense, scary, violent, disturbing & yet, confounding. James DeMonaco's Screenplay is the first of its kind. It narrates a story of violence & survival, most efficiently. DeMonaco's Screenplay, on the other-hand, also, is mention-worthy. Cinematography is claustrophobic, while the Editing is excellent. Make-Up & Action-Sequences, are expertly done.
Performance-Wise: Ethan Hawke stands out with a stellar performance. He's heroic all through. Lena Headey is marvelously restrained. Adelaide Kane is highly commendable. Max Burkholder is adequate. Rhys Wakefield is loathsome.
On the whole, 'The Purge' is an experience.