Funny, but not remotely scary or thought provoking

Rating: 6/10 (8 November 2013)

First, I cannot believe that IMDb uses i.e, when they mean e.g., in their location example. Come on guys!
Next, the movie tries to cloak itself like it is Minority Report or for those whom read --Brave New World. However, it is not. It is a break- in movie. SPOILERS, I guess. I am just writing that mainly because I am so scared after reading the threatening notice by IMDb. The movie opens with all this talk of The New Founders that decided to start having a purge. The purge is supposed to relinquish everyones' aggression. And in this new world it works! Crime is down and everybody is happy with getting 12 hours to kill and pillage as they please. However, this small family apparently did not get the memo, with the exception of the father (Ethan Hawke). The son lets some guy into the house like he hasn't been alive for the past 13 years where this event happens every year. The rest is a typical home invasion story, but not without some funny moments. SPOILERS like the imitation of Clockwork Orange like portrayal of the elite young upper class who can only derive pleasure from killing the less fortunate.
Do not expect to be scared or connect with any of these two-dimensional characters; however, do expect to be entertained in this fun romp through a typical story presented in a updated way.