The First Purge

  • 2018


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$ 22 Million
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Average Rating 2.6/5
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1.5
Despite its ostensibly liberal leanings of the movies filmmakers the NFFA is nothing if not a logical extension of the theocratic, personality based d .. Den Of Geek
1.5
The largely African American cast is uniformly decent YLan Noels a convincing anti hero, and the most interesting character among the ensemble. Den Of Geek
2.0
Unfortunately, The First Purge succeeds at accomplishing neither. EW
1.9
It was a simpler time in 2013, when The Purge was released.A time, you could say, wherein the inherent atavism of United States society was in a suffi .. Rogerebert
1.0
The fourth movie in this popular series is perhaps the worst, with amateurish filmmaking and too many movie cliches combining to betray its attempts a .. Common Sense Media
3.0
The Purge Cinematic Universe (PCU) is a lot less enticing than its metaphorical implications. Indie Wire
3.0
Universal unveiled the violence laden footage Friday from the fourth title in its near future Purge franchise. Variety
2.0
The First Purge is a slipshod dystopian pulp comic book rooted in gangbanger cliches.Its a threadbare Boyz N the Hood meets Lord of the Flies. Variety
2.0
Its Carpenter without the poised commentary.A message in a bottle rigged with explosives. We Got This Covered
3.0
The Purge films are B movies, and so this ultraviolence mostly works, though its social commentary is served a little too rare to stomach easily. The Guardian
2.0
Theres something almost great about the Purge movies.Unlike so many other recent horror franchises, the creatives involved flirt with larger socio pol .. The Guardian
3.8
The Purge series has often struggled to reconcile its attempts at cultural relevance with its glam rock aesthetics and spectacular violence.
4.4
By taking the franchise to its infancy with The First Purge, the film can better explore the implications of its premise.
3.5
It makes you blood simple.The First Purge is pretty good if youre not averse to caricatures, predictable twists, and lots of familiar B movie tropes. Vulture
2.0
As disappointing as the Purge films are as entertainment, their failure to sneak some little spark of insight into all that pulpy class warfare is wha .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Lets face facts: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the movie franchise we want.
1.0
But even the most ardent fan could find its bluntness uncomfortably timely: In our build that wall moment, a story about a government sponsored plan t .. The New York Times
3.4
Unlike most horror franchise prequels,The First Purge isnt unjustifiable. Paste Magazine
2.5
Its this anger thats inciting characters in the film and the viewers watching them. IGN
3.0
Every American zeitgeist gets a horror film tailor made for it, and no franchise has stepped up to meet the Trumpian present more eagerly than The Pur .. Telegraph
2.0
Its not difficult to decipher where McMurray and DeMonacos true allegiances are, but by delivering the story within the framework of genre cinema at i ..
3.0
The premise of the Purge is still bonkers but as The First Purge proves, in the five years since the first film, its the real world thats become less ..
3.0
McMurray manages to illicit a sense of fear and tension as the horror builds. JoBlo
2.5
For these reasons, The First Purge makes for another serviceable addition to The Purge franchise, but not necessarily one that raises the bar for the .. Screen Rant
2.5
The government, a neo fascist crew known as the New Founding Fathers, is sponsoring the event, but for its own reasons. Philly
2.0
And while there are individual killings on the streets, the picture often opts for hair breadth escapes and chases instead, with the occasional gotcha .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
The new film delivers a jolt of energy to this franchise much needed after the tired and awkward The Purge: Election Year, which at the time felt like .. Village Voice
3.1
You can leave, but if youre poor, youre stuck.Youre even given financial incentive to participate, violent people given camera contact lenses and trac .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Its competently made, delivers its share of thrills and edge of the seat moments, and gives the audience an opportunity to stand up and cheer. ReelViews
3.0
10 1 1 / 10 Writer/director James DeMonaco ran out of macabre ideas with 2016s The Purge: Election Year, taking matters to their natural conclusion by .. Blu Ray
1.5
Unfortunately the characters are so poorly written that the political provocations hang in the air like birthday balloons. Chicago Reader
1.9
The First Purge is an angry, violence fueled reaction to contemporary politics, but its far too familiar and exploitative to offer its own sense of ca .. Mark Reviews Movies
0.6
Theres never a point at which The First Purge doesnt come off as a missed opportunity of decidedly colossal proportions, as scripter James DeMonaco de .. Reel Film Reviews
2.5
They didnt explain a lot...that was pretty much my biggest issue with the movie. You Tube
4.5
Its efficiently done. Its quite grueling. And what I like about it is that central idea... Its solid. You Tube
3.4
It could have used a little more back story, and backbone, but I like that the movie had a lot to say. You Tube
3.0
My expectations going in was that we were getting a more mature explanation of how this really began, but its just another Purge movie. You Tube
4.5
Maybe some of the character arcs could have been combined...it was corny in parts, but in the end I enjoyed it. You Tube
2.0
This fourth instalment in the inexplicably long running exploitation franchise about an alternative America that has an annual night of legalised crim .. The Times
1.5
For the most part, I smirked and scoffed my way through it while enjoying the performances. Screen It
3.0
The First Purge is still ultimately an old fashioned B picture but it has more of an edge than its predecessors.When the series started, its premise s .. Independent
3.0
(If nothing else, this film makes a solid case for Noel as a next gen Stallone or Schwarzenegger. Rolling Stone
2.0
The Purge may be the only horror movie franchise that gets more plausible with each sequel. The Wrap
2.5
This shrewd transformation capitalized on two conflicting but connected trends: A seeming rise in overt racism and a successful push for diversity on .. News Day
3.5
To its credit, The First Purge is entertaining enough while youre watching it. Film Journal
2.0
What could possibly be going on here.It doesnt take a genius to figure it out. Az Central
0.6
Unless the next film in the franchise outdoes it, The First Purge will be the gold standard by which horror movies that were really bad ideas are judg .. Star Tribune
3.1
The most terrifying thought is that in both this fictional movie franchise and in real life, the worst is yet to come. Toronto Star
4.5
The First Purge has a lot of cheese and silliness injected but its one of the most focused entries of the series to date. Cinema Crazed
1.0
All of this makes The Purge movies clever but not quite smart or thought through. Slate
3.0
While you cant accuse The First Purge of subtlety, the imagery used is charged and blisteringly effective and it makes great use of horror tropes and .. Flim List
3.5
Its not very smart, its not even very good, but boy is it entertaining. Film Inquiry
2.0
Susan Grangers review of The First Purge (Universal Pictures/Blumhouse Productions) This exploitative prequel introduces a NRA backed third political .. Susang Ranger
2.0
Im sure there will be fans of the franchise indecisive on checking out this new entry without Frank Grillo returning, but I assure you Ylan Noel is a .. Flickering Myth
3.5
As far as summer movies go, this one is a ride thats worth taking, and will not leave you disappointed! Flim Threet
2.0
Director Gerard McMurray offers basically a nightmare of a fun house where at every corner, theres something, someone to make you jump. Boston Herald
3.0
Prequels dont have that luxury since the result is predetermined. The Film Stage
3.1
But the franchise lives (or dies) on its own hypocrisy, shaking its head at a society encouraging such sickness while relishing the narrative possibil .. Chicago Tribune
3.5
There are good performances and clever ideas, all fueled by a strong allegory of class and racial inequality, but there is also a lot of squandered po .. Bullz-Eye
2.0
The First Purge retains a lot of the goofy schlock aspects of the franchise, but there is some incisive commentary happening here on what happens when .. Uproxx
2.0
Like the first two movies, these developments are all delivered with the lunkheaded subtlety of a jackhammer, yet watching pieces of filmic pulp this .. Birth Movies Death
3.1
While these movies have never honestly risen to the potential of DeMonacos premise, that for some reason also hasnt made them any less compelling or h .. Movie Freak
2.0
Director Gerard McMurray (Burning Sands) stages an effective game of cat and mouse and ramps up to an effective climax. Detroit News
3.5
Ultimately, if you are a fan of The Purge franchise, you are going to see and probably enjoy The First Purge.
3.5
The four Purge movies have slowly moved the franchise from the realm of horror to the realm of a straight ahead action thriller. Forbes
3.0
It was resonant, but it was also absurd and a lot of fun in its blunt way. Consequence Of Sound
4.5
The Purge franchise is a strange beast.The series started out in 2013 as home invasion horror, but rapidly realized its potential for sociopolitical c .. Vox
3.0
This film makes absolutely no apologies: Its an unsettling watch. Hey U Guys
2.0
Ultimately, The First Purge demonstrates the serialization of the series is creating diminishing returns. The Play List
1.5
So maybe the lesson is needed but maybe next time it can be paired with better action and more engaging characters Film School Rejects
2.5
It approaches The Raid levels of fight brutality and choreography and its one of the most dynamically shot scenes of its kind in any American movie.Yl .. Ner Dist
0.5
Its like subtlety heard the purge was starting and took off running. You Tube
3.0
The First Purge gives viewers food for thought on modern day politics, but the deliciously disturbing mayhem will leave you hungry for scares. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
But while The First Purges righteous anger and lack of subtlety lend it a sense of vitality in the excellent action sequences, the storytelling is a c .. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
This Purge origin story presents a timely dystopian vision of Americas class, race and culture wars. Lw Lies
3.0
By turns flimsy and feelgood, Swimming with Men has its sporadic moments of charm and sentiment. Independent Ie
3.5
Sometimes this allows him to take risks that have paid off with daring little films such as Whiplash, Split and Get Out that arent easy to sell with a .. Ar Kansas Online
2.0
McMurray stages some mildly engaging action sequences, but he mostly relies on tired jump scares, and the movies world seems as threadbare as ever. Film Racket
1.5
It is not memorable, but at least it helps you to be minimally involved with the story, instead of just waiting for the next outburst of blood and dea ..
2.0
Its bound to be bolder than whatever mainstream Hollywood comes up with to replace it. Vanity Fair
2.0
The performances are unfortunately also hampered by the clunkiness of the script. Film
2.0
This is B movie fare, pure and simple.The First Purge is written by James DeMonaco, who scripted and directed the first three before handing over dire .. Scmp
3.1
Of course, the powers that be cant really have that because, as weve pretty much known from The Purge, the actual purge isnt experimental at all and a ..
1.5
DeMonaco doesnt mince words here: these marginalized people are under siege from a government that doesnt care about them, as Dmitri declares during a .. Ign
3.0
The least complex and thus least creative film in the franchise since its debut, the inaugural Purge rolls out almost exactly as one might expect. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
The persistent flaw in the Purge movies becomes clear again in the The First Purge. The only way these Purge movies work is if the characters are comp .. We Live Entertainment
2.0
Heres to hoping The First Purge turns out to be the LAST Purge But dont count on it. Dead Line
2.0
If youre here to understand the origins of Purge Night, then youll be sorely disappointed but that doesnt mean you shouldnt stick around for the third .. One Room With A View
3.0
Unlike its predecessor, however, The First Purge does at least attempt to further the franchise by going back to its roots. The Shiz Nit
2.0
The movie stumbles along with awful dialogue, meaningless characters and little to no thrills. Bitly
2.0
Most horror movies channel contemporary anxieties. For a good hour and a half, this one at least tries to cathartically purge them. Film Avclub
1.0
The First Purge is preachy in both dialogue and plotting, and devoid of the ludicrous extremeness that might energize or complicate its politics. Just .. The Daily Beast
2.0
The central hook of the series remains compelling, but its beyond clear at this point that the movies are never going to do anything interesting with .. Alternate Ending
3.0
This prequel answers many of the questions that such an insane concept raises, but exposition is the best thing the new film has to offer. Scifi Now
1.5
Its newfound relevance makes it a cut above the other movies in the franchise, and McMurrays style makes it easier to look at. Lainey Gossip
1.5
To its credit, The First Purge is entertaining enough while youre watching it. Film Journal International ..
2.0
James DeMonacos script and Gerard McMurrays direction leave this films identity teetering somewhere between a too serious, character driven, social ju .. Fresh Fiction
2.0
If thats enough for your action films fine, but dont expect anything other than sensationalism without style. Fresh Fiction
3.0
Is it cheap to stick this imagery in an exploitation film.Is it irresponsible Seven Day Svt
3.0
What started out as a government psychological experiment on Staten Island ends up birthing the political horror film that changed the genre.This part .. Black Girl Nerds
2.0
Unless you thrill to evildoers getting their comeuppance with a splash of red and no shades of grey, youd be wise to cleanse yourself of the series. National Post
2.0
If committing a crime really purged the desire to do it again, there would be no repeat offenders. Original Cin
2.5
There arent any gangsters or pushers and instead carries a very diverse cast. Rendy Reviews
4.5
This prequel doesnt hold back, and it makes me curious where the TV series and perhaps even further film installments take things from here. Third Coast Review
1.5
It just made the writing and character development seem out of place.I know the timing is supposed to be around current times, this being a prequel an .. Blacknerd Problems
1.5
At least, thats what hes called several times throughout the film. Cultured Vultures
4.0
The genre of horror lets us wrestle with the evils of our real world. New City Film
3.5
McMurray proves willing to suggest the franchises dystopian craziness is closer to reality than ever before. Winnipeg Free Press
2.3
The effect is an unhealthy fetishization of the gunplay and bloodletting.I wish that I could say that some deeper meaning is intended, but I came away .. Daily Film Fix
3.0
Despite being the fourth installment of the franchise, The First Purge has a different approach to the violence we see on the screen.
2.5
McMurray has a deft touch juggling action sequences, humor and intimate dialogue. Ap News
2.0
After the first flicka ho hum home invasion chiller that broke doors but no new groundcame a decent follow up, offering a social warfare parable. Vue Weekly
3.1
A few action sequences even sparkle amidst the gritty patina that marks the low brow franchise. Hollywood Into To
3.0
In true PURGE spirit, the filmmakers go for a combination of mounting suspense, jump scares and high octane firefights. Assignment X
1.3
Had the filmmakers made a film about Trump supporters and opponents going at it, Purge style, there would have been passion and tension involved. Sf Chronicle
2.0
The drug dealer redemption arc is tired, but Noel gives it so much young Snipes swagger and gravity that its impossible to walk away feeling like he w .. Mid West Film Journal
2.0
At the very least, the next Purge movie will likely offer up a similar mix of schlocky thrills, fake deep politics, and fleeting moments of genuine ca .. Thril List
3.0
Plus, theres so much going on character wise, you wont have time to take it seriously. The Only Critic
1.5
A franchise not smart enough to truly explore the sociopolitical ideas that it uses as window dressing for aggressive meanness and brutality, the Purg .. Bloody Disgusting
2.0
Its a movie with Big Ideas where the ideas never got past the preliminary stage. Crooked Marquee
3.0
The First Purge doesnt always hit its marks, and its wildly up and down. But engaging leads, moments of raw tension and terror, and something to chew ..
2.0
Theres never a compelling reason given as to why this experiment should take place. Iol Co Za
2.5
Everything related to the beginnings of the insane social experiment is attractive. The rest, not so much.
2.5
The beginning could have been more interesting. The First Purge falls into a generic limbo that ultimately makes it a boring experience. .
2.0
Their presence buoys whats really a misguided social statementis it a genre mashup A cautionary tale Perverse fun Who cares But we obviously should ca .. Film Monthly
3.5
You want to see a movie.Five years ago, writer/director James DeMonaco spun a tale of a government sanctioned, pseudo religious night of violence mean .. Maddwolf
3.0
The evolution of The Purge movies is one of the most interesting and fascinating to follow, and I dont think theres a current genre franchise that is .. Daily Dead
2.0
And theres something extremely disturbing about the underlying political notions of The First Purge. Silver Screen Riot
0.5
And when the wheels come off the ground and hes tasked with carrying an action packed third act, hes absolutely electric.
4.5
This is the best film of the franchise as it combines the horror of the situation with ghoulish terror and extreme violence. Digital Journal
3.5
If youre looking for a reinvention of the wheel, you wont find it here. The Hollywood Outsider
4.5
Visually, this film is the best of the franchise, which have always leaned heavily on good production design and let the cuts fall where they may. Memphis Flyer
2.8
The First Purge is a movie that tries to keep a dead franchise alive and only seeks to obtain more financial gain. Konexión
4.0
Behind every tradition lies a revolution.Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our countrys 12 hours of annual lawlessness. Rotten Tomatoes
3.5
Enjoy this low key black person vs the system movie with its video game logic and a political heart between hamburgers and fireworks. Just make sure T .. idobi.com
2.0
After seeing the taut, enjoyable original film, I hoped a sequence of cheap, survival horror thrills would follow. Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
The fourth installment of the saga has tension, dark humor, and of course, little psychological depth. What it lacks in subtlety, however, it makes up ..
3.0
Sam Raimis Spider Man 2 and The Amazing Spider Man are probably good comparisons for Ant Man and the Wasp, although the first of those is a sequel to .. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.5
Its entertaining, but do not mistake its popcorn friendly veneer for a lack of substance or morality. High Def Digest
3.0
And thats the way to enjoy it: an action thriller with characters you can feel for and a plot that works. Ready Steady Cut
3.0
takes a golden opportunity to add emphasis to their message, thus approaching a context more similar to ours than the dystopia shown by its predecesso ..
4.5
Admittedly, an introduction to the Purge franchise concept doesnt lead one to expect much in the way of sweetness and light. NBC News THINK
2.5
Ascribing it with the status of B movie would be far too generous as its so po faced as it continuously delivers unrelenting over the top violence. VultureHound
4.5
Although the film entertains, it does not compare with the first and second installments, which surpass it in terms of history and visual and narrativ .. Excelsior
1.5
This film feels more like an appendix than anything and doesnt quite makes its landing.
4.5
Not a light jab an intentional, heavy handed swing at a horrible human being. Father Son Holy Gore
2.5
Wading through a narrative of familiar beats before devolving into a climactic shoot out, the film lacks the dread inducing verve and personality of i .. The Fright File
4.5
THE FIRST PURGEs invocation of white supremacists, a government that isnt just pro rich but virulently anti poor, and a too easily complicit news medi .. Comicsverse
3.0
The film does a solid job of marrying what its trying to say about the anxieties of living in modern day America with the pulsating anarchy, thrills a .. The National
2.0
Heres what passes for talk followed by a potential audience response: Ive see a lot of stupid shit..Reaction: We have too. Big Apple Reviews
2.5
It becomes just another by the numbers action film thats just a set up for all the movies in the franchise to follow.The Purge franchise needs a purge .. Houston Chronicle
4.0
The series has gradually pivoted to focus on non white characters ever since disposing of Ethan Hawkes drippy, bourgeois dad in the first movie, but t .. Wicked Horror
2.0
Alas, The First Purge is an exercise in senseless violence propelled through a heavy handed racial narrative, with little moments that give the featur .. FrewFilm
0.0
The performances are good for the type of film and the plot is quite entertaining and designed for fans of the saga.
1.0
Dressed up in KKK costumes and white redneck overalls and cheap Nazi Halloween gear, the whites aim to open up the racism wound of the black and Latin .. Films In Review
1.5
Filled with shocking, racially and politically charged imagery, its a film that doesnt hold anything back, but maybe thats what we need right now. Phawker
2.0
And for all the outrage on display the films button pushing can only generate diminishing returns. Movie Talk
4.3
Even those who wish to gloss over the timely message and take it at face value as an action horror thrill ride should find it a worthwhile dystopian n .. Black Horror Movies
4.5
It isnt like history hasnt shown us beforethrough Nazi Germany, the American slave trade, the genocide of Native Americans, and the likethat real mons .. People's World
3.0
This prequel, depicting how the concept of the Purge came to be, presents a deep, existential question which, by the day, seems to grow in power. Cultural Conversation
4.0
Most of it isnt played purely for puerile laughs, but hardly any of it is rightly earned, either. Nerds Of Prey Podcast
3.3
The First Purge still manages to capture that rush that makes us come back to the series again and again.



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