The Purge: Election Year
Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 1, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
55
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Mixed or average reviews based on 31 Critic Reviews
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13
Mixed:
13
Negative:
5
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38
Movie NationRoger MooreJul 5, 2016
Whatever subtlety there was remaining in the satirical intentions of The Purge franchise pretty much fly out the door and into the blood-soaked night of The Purge: Election Night. Read full review
37
Washington PostAlan ZilbermanJun 30, 2016
Even DeMonaco seems bored by the sieges, escapes and gun battles. Silly one-liners are the only saving grace, and that's because such acting veterans as Williamson know how to sell them. Read full review
25
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)John SemleyJun 30, 2016
The problem with the Purge films is they feel like they’re made for people who would actually take part in the purge. Read full review
25
New York PostKyle SmithJun 30, 2016
The Purge: Election Year imagines that, right now, laws are being ignored, people gun each other down with impunity and the death toll is horrendous. It’s too bad the title “Chicago” was already taken. Read full review
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RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsJun 30, 2016
There's nothing specific, thoughtful or emotionally involving about Election Night beyond a basic need to push buttons, and get a rise out of viewers. The good guys are actually bad, and the bad guys are too indistinct to be hateful. Vote with your wallets, and go see something else. Read full review
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