A Very Good Movie

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 2013)

If you're looking for a bloody gore-fest like Saw or Hostel, then maybe this isn't the right movie; but The Purge is definitely worth watching.
Although it's not the most unpredictable movie I've ever seen, it did surprise me once or twice. Mostly, though, The Purge was less terrifying and more unsettling - scary because I didn't find any of it far fetched. It shows the sadistic nature that we all fear the people around us have inside. Other than being set a short bit in the future, I had no problem imagining myself and my family in the situations presented in the plot. I also enjoyed Lena Headey and Ethan Hawke, both of whom did a fine job of portraying parents who are thinking only of their family's safety.
Moreover, at certain points The Purge genuinely left me unsure what the moral course of action would be. How far would I go to protect my family? It may not be a political documentary, but this movie definitely made me think. There are a few moments if you listen, where the economic climate of the time plays a part.
As an aside, I don't recommend taking your dog for a late night walk after watching The Purge. That was a bad idea.