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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated The First Purge (2018) in Movies

Apr 18, 2020  
The First Purge (2018)
The First Purge (2018)
2018 | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
4
5.8 (32 Ratings)
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The Low Outcome
The First Purge- a not nesscary film, a pequel film to the purge franchise and this one, like the first one is boring, nothing happens. Not alot of suspense, thrills and horror. So why borther with this film, dont watch this film.

The plot: To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

Dont watch this film, its very boring. Watch the 2nd and 3rd one.
  
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Cori June (3033 KP) rated Hamilton (2020) in Movies

Jul 15, 2020  
Hamilton (2020)
Hamilton (2020)
2020 | Biography, Drama, History, Musical
8
8.2 (17 Ratings)
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Sing so quickly it can be hard to understand (0 more)
A captivating production of the life of Alexander Hamilton. It was emotional and historic. I can see why all the hype. The performers did an amazing job. This play made me want to research more about early American history, if for nothing else to see how historically accurate it is (Pretty accurate, from what do know/remember). Yeah, the King of England is portrayed in the role of an "toxic abusive boyfriend" (my sister's analogy not mine) but he has some of the best songs. I don't think they over glorify the Founding Fathers although they do gloss over some things. However, it is a 2 1/2 hour play that spans a great number of years you have to gloss over some stuff unfortunately.
  
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Andrew Thomas (363 KP) rated The Purge (2013) in Movies

Aug 12, 2020 (Updated Aug 19, 2020)  
The Purge (2013)
The Purge (2013)
2013 | Mystery, Sci-Fi
8
6.4 (30 Ratings)
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An extremely interesting story with bloody violence and disturbing social implications. (0 more)
Not a whole lot of explanation about the world of the movie. (0 more)
My first exposure to smart horror.
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With the exception of SAW, I didn't have a high regard for modern horror films for a longtime...until I saw The Purge.

For starters, we have quality actors like Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey that portray two seemingly unsympathetic and unrelatable rich yuppies. But eventually they prove themselves to be resourceful and in possession of some morals...unlike the crazies outside who actively celebrate The Purge.

While the very notion of The Purge is outlandish and unrealistic in our own society, the writer/director does an amazing job grounding it in reality and making it appear to be possible. It also forces you to ruminate about yourself and what you would be capable of doing if you could behave however you wish without consequences. It also makes you take a closer glance at your friends and neighbors, forcing you to ruminate about how they might act during The Purge.

The only complaint I have is that the film throws alot of lore at you without any explanation. For example, the emergency broadcast alert that announces the commencement of The Purge includes the quote "blessed be our New Founding Fathers and America, a nation reborn" First time I saw this part I said "I don't like the sound of that" Who were these New Founding Fathers? What the hell has happened to America where The Purge is now the new normal?

In conclusion, The Purge restored my enthusiasm for modern horror and captured my imagination. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in ultra violent crime thrillers or dystopian future stories.