The Purge: Election Year

Universal Pictures | Release Date: July 1, 2016

6.0	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 235 Ratings

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ToorJul 17, 2016

I am sorry guys, its a disappointment for me. I loved the previous two installments but there is something missing here in Election year. May be the story line is a bit rusty. But I have to say there were some shots which will definitely giveI am sorry guys, its a disappointment for me. I loved the previous two installments but there is something missing here in Election year. May be the story line is a bit rusty. But I have to say there were some shots which will definitely give you chills. Elizabeth Mitchell (Charlie) cannot act for sure, she was a huge turn off.In short, its a good one time watch.… Expand

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skeptic303Sep 28, 2016

The Purge: Election Year boasts an astounding feat: a second sequel that is much better than the original movie. However, it doesn't mean it excuses itself from the seal of mediocrity.
While it's conflict is better developed, it's not asThe Purge: Election Year boasts an astounding feat: a second sequel that is much better than the original movie. However, it doesn't mean it excuses itself from the seal of mediocrity.
While it's conflict is better developed, it's not as deep or as exploratory as it thinks it is. Furthermore, the characters have an okay motivation and are mainly one-dimensional and the plot, though engaging, takes quite a while before it starts kicking into full gear. Its script is just okay as well despite offering a few good dialogue exchanges.
It may have great thriller elements and promising potential, but Election Year mostly underutilizes those and doesn't work as well as it wants to. Therefore, it's just okay at best, nothing better, but nothing worse.… Expand

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Idioteque25Jul 3, 2016

Even though the idea is a pretty good criticism of capitalism, it went to a completely different point by using the psycho religious fanatics. The characters were also poorly written, nothing was new or impressive including the ending.

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TVJerryJul 12, 2016

The 2nd one was pretty mediocre and this one isn't any better. The stakes are Presidential: There's a senator who wants to stop the annual purge (when all crimes are allowed for one nite), but the establishment is out to end her crusade. OnceThe 2nd one was pretty mediocre and this one isn't any better. The stakes are Presidential: There's a senator who wants to stop the annual purge (when all crimes are allowed for one nite), but the establishment is out to end her crusade. Once again, the situations are absurd and the action is mostly dull and uninventive. Some of the auxiliary scenes are artistically shot or visually inventive, but that doesn't elevate the quality. It's not exciting. It's not scary. It's a disappointment.… Expand

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AlmostearlyJul 1, 2016

The movie had decent action sequences and kind of good story line, but the problem they need to fix with the Purge movies is that the actors don't seem to be quite professional. Yes, some of them do try hard to fit in and fix it but itThe movie had decent action sequences and kind of good story line, but the problem they need to fix with the Purge movies is that the actors don't seem to be quite professional. Yes, some of them do try hard to fit in and fix it but it doesn't work. The chemistry between characters brings a not so joyful feeling. If you watch this movie for sets of action pieces than you will get a good disturbing amount of fight scenes but if you watch it for a good story and good characters than just move on. In my opinion, I think they can do much better than this.… Expand

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MattBrady99Jul 11, 2016

Rick and Morty's "Look Who's Purging Now" is the best version of The Purge we've had.

The Purge series has one of the greatest premises in a long time, but too bad it was in the hands of **** film makers who have no idea how to execute itRick and Morty's "Look Who's Purging Now" is the best version of The Purge we've had.

The Purge series has one of the greatest premises in a long time, but too bad it was in the hands of **** film makers who have no idea how to execute it properly. Three movies in and I'm still not into these movies.

Frank Grillo and Elizabeth Mitchell are both strong leads and the only thing I can think of that I liked in this movie. The acting from everyone else was so awful and way too over the top that after awhile it came off laughable.… Expand

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TyranianApr 12, 2019

Grillo is good but otherwise this film is utterly braindead. Visually decent but very dumb.