Good Premise bu Execution Frustrating

Rating: 5/10 (26 October 2013)

I marked this at 7 before reading other reviews but feel that it does have it's positives.
I do agree that the execution was frustrating and there were many plot holes. In addition most of the characters are quite shallow and do stupid things.
However the actual idea is original and does allow the viewer time, as some of the action is signposted miles ahead, to think about the social implications of a twelve hour period where you can do anything without reproach. Would it cut crime and lets face it the film looks at the violent side of the purge idea. But imagine if you had a window to sort out differences - hopefully in a no-violent way. It may lead to revenge attacks and two wrongs never make a right but think of the flip side. Traffic wardens/car salesmen and the tax officials would have a very uncomfortable night once a year.
Where the film falls down in my mind is not the stupid actions of the children and parents, as there would be a substantial amount of panic in the house which may lead to the group breaking away from each other and/or doing irrational things, is that it had the opportunity to explore the premise more but copped out of it. On hindsight I think my rating of 7 is too high so will reduce to 5.