THE PURGE      1.2***

 

 

         After seeing or maybe I should say suffering through "The Purge" I hastened to the Men's Room as I thought I would need to "purge"... "up- chuck" but luckily I only needed fresh air !!! Yes this movie was that bad !!!!

 

The premise is that it's the year 2026 & the new government has instituted a radical new policy.  Once a year on one night  from 7pm to 7am anybody can do whatever they want to anybody with no consequences . During that 12 hours there is absolutely no law other than to limit the type of weapons that can be used . No police, no firemen & no emergency ambulance services .The theory is that the 12 hour yearly "purge" eliminates the weak of the species & allows the strong to vent their evil thoughts .

 

On this purge night the story centers on 1 household & family .. Husband & wife & their 12 year old son & 17 year old daughter . It’s similar to a home invasion movie with the ‘purge’ theme thrown in.  What happens during the purge time is dumb & ridiculous. You see it & say "No, no that can't be happening   .  The only known actor is Ethan Hawke & he was having a bad day when he agreed to do this movie !!!

 

Save your money ... Do not waste $8 to $10 on what is like I would imagine 2 hours in "purgatory" to be like .

 

Clark