Most pro-Purgers take the law into their own hands and extend the New Founding Fathers of America’s tradition… indefinitely.
The burning issues of modern society under the microscope of a tired annual blood holiday. I liked the opening credits’ titles, to be fair, as they were creative and summed up many of the issues we currently face that either make us ashamed of ourselves, depress us, enrage us, or cut our breath short. This Purge, though, doesn’t build up like its predecessors did, and the reason is none other than the obvious: this purge does not end; it is merely the beginning. And as much as this could be something refreshing in the franchise, it ends up being pedantic, to say the least. It lacks depth and premasticates the meaning for you, intending to unnecessarily lead and intentionally prevent you from thinking for yourselves.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind the honest message behind it, but I don’t appreciate how Hollywood undermines the audience’s intelligence. I don’t like badly criticising films that dozens of talented people have starred in and thousands of also talented people have worked in all three stages of production. For example, the two-and-a-half-minute shot is remarkable, and even though it has been done before and has been done better, the fact still remains that both cast and crew have put their hearts and souls into it. Producers Michael Bay and Jason Blum should give a lot more credit to those who spend money and time on their entertainment. Like me, all horror fans and cinephiles want to appreciate at least a decent cinematic experience. That’s all we ask. They are talented filmmakers with years of experience under their belt, and I would be honoured if I were to work with them. Films like The Forever Purge, though, feel more like capitalising on the decay our world experiences rather than urging people to think about why they feel or act the way they do and where they stand in a world that craves diversity and unity.
Writer James DeMonaco and the studios should have ended the franchise a long time ago, but I’ll leave you with a positive note. If you make it to the closing credits, blast the music and enjoy! It’s an awesome and meaningful song!
P.S. Still, my thoughts and prayers go out to the people who suffer from real-life horrors and dramas, such as the unspeakable wildfires that swallow everything in their path and their aftermath!
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