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Dal_ReviewedDatJul 28, 2016

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I'm a serious Horror fan, with a constant desire for gore and being left numb from shock, however, the genre rarely delivers. Purge Election Year has a few moments of violence on par with the previous instalments, and havingUK Review:

I'm a serious Horror fan, with a constant desire for gore and being left numb from shock, however, the genre rarely delivers.

Purge Election Year has a few moments of violence on par with the previous instalments, and having recently enjoyed "Green Room" in the same week, it felt a little off the rawness and brutality that came with that. That said, this is a return to form for Purge movies. I loved the set up in the original film, it was a dark look at what could exist and reflected an elitism that we see everywhere in society today.

After a rocky and somewhat race-based sequal, the 3rd film returns with a set-up of a presidential candidate wanting to see an end to the annual purge, and then trying to survive the night after the 'establishment' change the rules and try to have her assassinated. The characters feel like they represent the #blacklivesmatter movement, and these are portrayed well I feel, completely aware that the system is rigged against them, not in a whoa-is-me way, but literally they are stitched up. The female candidate as the lead is acted very well, and I really enjoyed her righteousness, right up until the end - no spoiler - but it hit me that this film is a pro-Hilary piece. Rebublicans are almost outright Klan members, and it works much better as a story than the second film.

All in all, it's a hoot. An hour in I was hooked and it was a great thriller, maybe not so much a Horror film, but it was worth the watch… Expand

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PipeCSep 4, 2016

This Year, The Elections Will Purge Our Deepest Fears

DeMonaco evolves its subversive franchise satisfactorily, the third installment of "The Purge" is concentrated in please the bloody craving of the public and the delight critical aboutThis Year, The Elections Will Purge Our Deepest Fears

DeMonaco evolves its subversive franchise satisfactorily, the third installment of "The Purge" is concentrated in please the bloody craving of the public and the delight critical about socio-economic problems of movie critics, as well, it takes advantage of the political event shakes to the country, currently, and makes use of the popular July 4th for its pre-release.

Despite carry one theme in common, James DeMonaco has emphasized to give own personality to every film and apparently, "Election Year" goes beyond in a nuanced plot and an absorbent atmosphere; It integrates new ideas such as criminal tourism, lack of legal protection to governmental personalities and, of course, the emphasis on the political and human atmosphere.

Frank Grillo resumes his character from "Anarchy", the former sergeant, Leo Barnes, who leads the Special Security Group of the controversial presidential candidate, Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), who proclaims and longs for the permanent suspension of the annual purge. "No one else deserves to die!", many people (usually, belonging to the less-favoured social classes - Florida -) defend and support her proposals, on the other hand, her adversaries plan to eliminate the root of the problem. They conceive a dystopian world embellished with bloody sequences of murder, nevertheless, this utopia is really close to stop being so. Roan obeys its principles and determines to spend the night of the extermination like everyone, inside of her own house, nevertheless, the protection is betrayed, so Barnes and Roan will be faced to save their lives, walking within a hell of flesh-and-blood. The Mission of Barnes: keeping alive to the senator, at the cost of his own life; The Mission of Roan: Playing clean and win the elections without the dementia from her competitors. After the 'home invasion', the film runs with intimidating and twisted sequences such as diabolical dances around hanged men in a lugubrious tree or families tied up to a car and cruelly killed with flails, a 'survival' better designed than in the previous installments.

Annually, on March 21–22, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., any crime is legal, all health care center public is suspended until dawn. The election year brings along with the dismantling of the true aim of the apparent catharsis, liquidate to the poorest people (among them, some main actors) and absorb the capital of health insurance, pensions and others of the deceased people, illegally, enriching to "The New Founding Fathers of America". The government manipulates the minds of the weak and they camouflaged their dishonest intentions as a need to cleanse their souls, Did their souls clean with violence?

It visually striking, "Election Year" permeates visual hyperrealism, accompanied by a not-so-ingenious narrative; its potential to create the vulnerability effect that the senator feels and distressing atmospheres is provides by bright neon lights, masks with important personalities in the North American country, bizarre costumes, such as the wedding dress accompanied by the mask with saw-tooth, where reads "KISS ME", a brown bear disguise and even Abraham Lincoln's monument bathed in blood and burning in flames. Executioners celebrating the purification childishly, a muscular man soaked in blood, a extravagant decapitation through the medieval guillotine (excellent handling of lights), a parade of iconoclastic masks, gangs and redeemers theatrically represent a modest, but somewhat foolish treatment to such storyline.

For the third time, DeMonaco raises the success flag, with a rooted manichaeism and representations of foreign ethnic groups, "Election Year" explores new and dangerous areas and goes beyond than its predecessors, with marked current themes and strenuous visuals,however, it is the script, which reaches the risible, even evident in the so unusual plot. As horror movie is predictable and regularly is transform in a Eli Roth's gore, nevertheless, it works pretty well like a sociopolitical thriller film, corresponding with these dates perfectly (election period, Hollywood has it all carefully timed). This year, "The New Founding Fathers of America" are waiting for us, though, apparently, we will have to purge with fervent desires in this final year. May God bless you!… Expand

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EdizAug 21, 2016

12 horas para sobrevivir continúa con el mismo estilo de su antecesora, demasiado dramática. En mi opinión, las tomas son muy malas, la cámara se mueve de una manera sin sentido y confunde mucho. Aunque el diseño de producción es bueno, las12 horas para sobrevivir continúa con el mismo estilo de su antecesora, demasiado dramática. En mi opinión, las tomas son muy malas, la cámara se mueve de una manera sin sentido y confunde mucho. Aunque el diseño de producción es bueno, las máscaras están muy bien diseñadas, así como el entorno en general. La película es entretenida, recomendable para pasar el rato.

The purge continues with the same style of his antecesor, too much dramatic. In my opinion, the takes are very bad, the camera moves on a non-sense way and confuses. Though the production design is good, the masks are very cool, like the enviroment in general. The movie is funny, recomendable to pass time with fellas.… Expand

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pjthexdjJul 22, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Little less blood than what we usually expect from this series. Grillo was awesome as usual. Even through the Purge, you won't be able to mess with his hair. Would recommend… Expand

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epidemiaAug 3, 2016

This is good as baddest purge movie as of now. This is such a good work. It is a little predictable but really a lot of fun to watch, some of the characters had some decent backstory to them and you actually cared for them a bit.

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SimpsonFansAug 6, 2016

This is the ultimate thriller movie for the family. The film has stunning visual effects, perfect story and amazing music. It even has awesome characters.

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truthsabreJul 3, 2016

I held my pee for a long time because I didn't want to miss a thing in this phenomenal film. It entertaining as hell. Jim DeMonaco did a great job building a brief backstory on all of the main characters and making them all likeable. PeopleI held my pee for a long time because I didn't want to miss a thing in this phenomenal film. It entertaining as hell. Jim DeMonaco did a great job building a brief backstory on all of the main characters and making them all likeable. People were cheering during this film on some of the parts - it's very satisfying. This is the best film I've seen all year. Great action, fast pacing.… Expand

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PjaysJul 6, 2016

Good movie! It is a little predictable but really a lot of fun to watch, some of the characters had some decent backstory to them and you actually cared for them a bit. However I felt like some of the characters in the film were a bit tooGood movie! It is a little predictable but really a lot of fun to watch, some of the characters had some decent backstory to them and you actually cared for them a bit. However I felt like some of the characters in the film were a bit too stereotypical and extremely one dimensional. Also, I didn't understand why the one main villain couldn't have just been a normal mercenary, why did he have to be riddled in confederate gear and have nazi signs tattooed all around him?

Overall, it is a really exciting film and you should definitely go and check it out!… Expand

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4TifierJul 16, 2016

"The Purge: Election Year" is the Purge movie that we've been waiting for; its a movie that is intelligent, political, and full of all the action and suspense we would expect when America goes into anarchy for 12 hours!

You'll probably"The Purge: Election Year" is the Purge movie that we've been waiting for; its a movie that is intelligent, political, and full of all the action and suspense we would expect when America goes into anarchy for 12 hours!

You'll probably like this movie if you are a fan of the Die Hard series,action films, apocalypse films, and/or conspiracy films.… Expand

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EzroGamesJul 18, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's go out to the streets! again... the story is like a copy of the sequel and... the blood wasn't really too much necessary(the jumps-cares either...)i mean... this movie need to have suspense,not horror(don't forget
psychological horror)WTF WITH THE START?! was really creepy and the... SPOILERS(little ones)

The lady sitting... with a body in the ground on fire warming up O.o

Well,i was REALLY waiting more to this film(and with the girl "liberty statue")… Expand

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marcinleonkempkJul 20, 2016

Great movie. Scare but great. What scares me is that something like this might actually happen - there might be some sick government in the future who allows for something like this and this is what makes this movie even more scary. I haven'tGreat movie. Scare but great. What scares me is that something like this might actually happen - there might be some sick government in the future who allows for something like this and this is what makes this movie even more scary. I haven't see the first 2 movies yet but I am planning to watch them soon.

Overall, a good film!… Expand

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sasshaaaaJul 2, 2016

This was definitely the best movie I've seen in a while it was worth the money. It was so good I will be seeing it again! If your're looking at other peoples reviews, **** that I'm telling you GO SEE IT! The first Purge movie was boring andThis was definitely the best movie I've seen in a while it was worth the money. It was so good I will be seeing it again! If your're looking at other peoples reviews, **** that I'm telling you GO SEE IT! The first Purge movie was boring and I was hesitant to go so see this one but it was sooooo good, and I hope they make more movies for the series!… Expand

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YoloSwag4DogeJul 20, 2016

The acting, action and production value are good. The mediocre reviews are likely because the film only caters to a narrow demographic. If you're into the purge concept then I highly recommend. Like the 2nd film this one is well done.

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TheQuietGamerDec 11, 2016

Election Year proves to be the first Purge movie to truly blow us away. It essentially does so by amplifying everything that worked in Anarchy, while avoiding it's misguided political and social messages. The plot is tighter, the charactersElection Year proves to be the first Purge movie to truly blow us away. It essentially does so by amplifying everything that worked in Anarchy, while avoiding it's misguided political and social messages. The plot is tighter, the characters are better, and the events are more deranged.

The horrifying events and depictions of brutality are handled better than ever. There's a sense of shock and tension that was missing from the other two. Themes of human cruelty are still on display, this time more maniacal than ever. The deranged costumes of the psychopathic purgers and the well-crafted action make for a more exciting experience. When it comes to horror this is the best Purge yet.

It's actually the best Purge all around. It focuses on the best aspects of the first two movies, while scrapping most of the problems. Writer and director James DeMonaco even handles his political and social commentary better this time around. A few familiar beats in the plot are noticeable. The bad guys have that oh so familiar tendency to go on pre-kill rants that last just long enough for our heroes to save the day, but it's got enough twists, turns, likable characters, and brutal violence to keep us going. If this is in fact the last chronological Purge, the series concluded it's story on a very high note. One that makes the future of the series, no matter where it takes place in the timeline, look brighter than ever. Election Year is even strong enough to make Purge haters change their minds. It's that much of an improvement.

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KayVen17Dec 29, 2016

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Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik

Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

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MarioGRSep 30, 2016

GREAT!
I really enjoyed watching this amazing movie. It had me interested from the start till the end
& I wasn't bored at all through it.
From the best movies I have ever seen on its genre.

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robertoiglesiasMay 6, 2020

The timeline is confusing, but I really liked this film. I like these characters, the story, and the terror. I like this more than Purge: Anarchy (which is a 7.5/10 for me), because this film shows us more of the political views.

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Josephgamers65Jul 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Purge Election Year is the third entry in this franchise and it is still good it is crazy that the third entry to the series can still be as good as its second film which is Leo Barnes returns he was the best part of the second film and he returns and he is great in this movie he does the right thing in this one also he was suspicious and the good people trying to kill the other elector Senator is the main second the main character in the movie where everyone is trying to get her because she wants to end the Purge which does make sense why everyone would do that also Dante returns from the first movie which is awesome I really did not like him in the first movie he is a lot better here so yeah The Purge Election Year is a fun movie with returning characters also has a good reason to why the villain is doing what he is doing so I give The Purge Election Year a B… Expand

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JAKEJACOBJORDSep 21, 2021

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RalfbergsDec 17, 2016

So unlike in first movie, here we get a character who returns from the second movie and again is heavily involved it all. Action and suspense is really good and if you watch it for fun and that part I think it is a really good movie. For theSo unlike in first movie, here we get a character who returns from the second movie and again is heavily involved it all. Action and suspense is really good and if you watch it for fun and that part I think it is a really good movie. For the actual plot - lots of it does not make sense and I do not think this film is made for that really, it's more for the popcorn culture. If you did not like any of the previous ones don't bother with this one, if you did like them, I think this one will be ok for you.… Expand