The Purge: Anarchy

[RayPeterson]

I actually enjoyed this one. Has anyone already seen it?

Last year I went into the first one, not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. Enough tension to keep me interested and the basic concept of The Purge is very interesting for me (for those who don't know: The purge is an event which takes place every year in the US. During the 12 hours of the Purge every crime you commit will not be prosecuted, everything is legal. Hospitals are closed, no cops on the street).

In the end (no spoilers following) it became a little bit too action - focused in my opinion but nonetheless a recommendation from my side.

 

[Kris_Klopek]

I still haven't seen the first one, but I have it recorded because it was on TV a few weeks ago and I liked the sound of it. Since I recorded it, I've been wondering what the explanation in the film is for why this 12 period exists where you can break any law you want to...

Is it explained?

 

[DavePeterson]

Yes, it's explained at the very beginning.

Haven't watched the new one yet but looking forward to it

 

[RayPeterson]

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Kris Klopek wrote:

I still haven't seen the first one, but I have it recorded because it was on TV a few weeks ago and I liked the sound of it. Since I recorded it, I've been wondering what the explanation in the film is for why this 12 period exists where you can break any law you want to...

Is it explained?<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

Yes, the government has implemented the Purge with the intention to let people kind of emotionally and spiritually clean themselves. For once in a year they can let their inner beast out which makes them better people for the remaining 364 days. And the numbers seem to prove the government right, after implementation of The Purge the crime rates and unemployment rates sank to a record low.

 

[Kris_Klopek]

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>RayPeterson wrote:

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Kris Klopek wrote:

I still haven't seen the first one, but I have it recorded because it was on TV a few weeks ago and I liked the sound of it. Since I recorded it, I've been wondering what the explanation in the film is for why this 12 period exists where you can break any law you want to...

Is it explained?<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

Yes, the government has implemented the Purge with the intention to let people kind of emotionally and spiritually clean themselves. For once in a year they can let their inner beast out which makes them better people for the remaining 364 days. And the numbers seem to prove the government right, after implementation of The Purge the crime rates and unemployment rates sank to a record low.<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

I've definitely got to watch this. Sounds like just my kind of thing.

Imagine how much the Klopeks would have loved The Purge?!

 

[RayPeterson]

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>Kris Klopek wrote:

Imagine how much the Klopeks would have loved The Purge?!<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

Hah, never thought about that but yeah, this would have been their favorite night.

 

[Uncle_Reuban]

Dr. Klopek would have had a lot of skulls to deal with.

 

[Kris_Klopek]

And also, Ray, Art, and Rumsfield could have simply kicked down the Klopeks' door and done all the looking around they want. No need to snoop when you're allowed to break in and look around legally! So The Purge would have killed a lot of the fun of The Burbs

 

[RayPeterson]

And I can also imagine Walter attacking that miserable little paperboy, punishing him for always throwing the newspaper on the lawn.

 

[Kris_Klopek]

<span class="postlistquotedtext"><blockquote>quote:<center><hr width="100%"/></center>RayPeterson wrote:

And I can also imagine Walter attacking that miserable little paperboy, punishing him for always throwing the newspaper on the lawn.<center><hr width="100%"/></center></blockquote></span>

Even the wonderfully suburban/peaceful Mayfield Place would become a nightmare if The Purge happened there!