“A great ending to a great trilogy”
I am a big fan of the Purge franchise. I like the different political and social issues that they bring to a head. Throughout the trilogy issues that have been discussed are the classes system, dealing with family and morals. In the first film deals with the classes; the populous is divided into first class and the homeless.

The first class people can afford security protection and use the annual purge as an excuse to get rid of the homeless. In the second film it progresses from the reaction to the purge. Some choose to sacrifice themselves for their family where as others try to avenge their families. This film covers the main topic of whether the purge is right or wrong. The tagline “Just remember all the good the purge does” (DeMonaco, 2013) represents one side of the argument. They believe it is about cleansing their soul from evil. “Blessed be America for letting us and cleanse our souls. Join me as we eliminate evil. Purge and purify. Purge and purify”. (DeMonaco, The Purge: Election Year, 2016)

I love films that make you think and the Purge series really makes you think. As it is set in the future it is possible that something like this could happen. Over the years I have decided that I would be too poor to afford the nice security system so my plan would be to barricade myself in the house and hide in the loft with food and be really really really quiet. I admit it is not the best plan but at least I would be alive! Although I have just shared my plan with you…..you wont tell anyone right?

I like the stylisation of the film as well as it is similar to Nerve. Again they use neon lights and darkness to represent different ideas.

In a lot of the scenes at the beginning with the Senator the light is bright.

When  the opposition is on screen they are in the dark with a really harsh light. This gives it a sinister feeling.

This film had a great use of tension and had some good jumpy moments.

4/5

Director: James DeMonaco

Cast:  Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell and Mykelti Williamson.

Crew: Michael Bay (Producer) Jacques Jouffret (Cinematography)

Genre: Dystopian Action Horror

Rating: 15