decent

Rating: 8/10 (14 October 2014)

I'd rank this as a "high-concept" film that asks a question:if you could commit a crime without having to worry about getting caught, what would it be? The concept is that in the near future, America has a severe prison overcrowding problem, so, one night a year, all crime, including murder, with a few exceptions, is legal. Everyone, to keep safe, observes this with a "lockdown" at their house. (Can you really blame them?) Sociologists and Politicians thoroughly agree with the Purge. The action takes place at Ethan Hawke's house as he locks down, a stranger appears at his door and gets in, and gangs start "purging." You find yourself wondering what you would do in a world like this and if you were in Hawke's family's shoes. I think this was an outstanding film. Watch it if you get the chance.
** 1/2 out of ****