The Purge: Election Year (2016)
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Two years after choosing not to kill the man who killed his son, former police sergeant Leo Barnes has become head of security for Senator Charlene Roan, the front runner in the next Presidential election due to her vow to eliminate the Purge. On the night of what should be the final Purge, a betrayal from within the government forces Barnes and Roan out onto the street where they must fight to survive the night.
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... Senator Charlie Roan
... Leo Barnes
... Joe Dixon
... Laney Rucker
... Marcos
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A SCREEN ZEALOTS REVIEW www.screenzealots.com
Whereas most franchises are characterized by sequels that degrade in quality over time, “The Purge” is one that continues to improve. The first movie was a good premise in search of a story. The second in the series, “The Purge: Anarchy” was a marked improvement, and “The Purge: Election Year” is clearly the best one yet.
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, the concept behind these movies is simple: the government of America fell after mass unrest and crime eventually led to revolution, and out of the rubble a new party rose. They call themselves “The New Founding Fathers” party and they have discovered a way to dramatically decrease crime and placate the populace: for one 12 hour time span each year, all crime — including murder — is legal. This annual bloodbath is known as (wait for it) “the Purge.”
In this newest installment, the annual Purge has been in place for two decades. When she was younger, Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) was forced to watch as her entire family was murdered in front of her during the Purge. Having survived the horrors of the Purge, the Senator is running for President on an anti-Purge platform that is gaining popularity. Threatened by Senator Mitchell, the New Founding Fathers use the Purge as an opportunity to wipe out their competition by sending a squad of assassins to hunt her down. Protected only by her head of security, Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo, reprising his role from “The Purge: Anarchy”), the Senator must go on the run to survive the night.
In “The Purge: Election Year,” the annual bloodbath is used as a platform to talk about the growing tension between the haves and the have-nots. Because they lack the financial means to protect themselves, the poor are disproportionately victimized during the Purge. In this world, legalized murder is a way for the wealthy and political elite to ensure a placated populace and control the poor. When the victimized start to realize that they are pawns in a game played by the privileged, they start to fight back… by any means necessary.
The elite in this world are typified by ultra-conservative hypocrites who are quick to subvert religion and re-shape their displayed and false piety to advance their own agenda. Murder tourism is encouraged, and the powerful are quick to espouse the wisdom of permissive gun laws. Sound familiar at all?
My chief criticism of the movie is that it got perhaps a little too heavy-handed in its messaging at times, and the horror aspects of the story suffered as a result. At times, the film more closely resembles an action movie than a horror flick, which is a little disappointing for a franchise that excels in displaying inventive — if horrific — kills. Those kills are the moments that stay with you the longest and the ones that keep you up at night. The imagery that we do get is powerful, but it becomes increasingly scarce as the movie progresses.
While it’s not a perfect movie, “The Purge: Election Year” is that rare horror movie that is both entertaining and has something interesting to say. Whether or not you agree with its politics, it’s an interesting vehicle to use for a message that has resonance in our current culture. I just fear that the message will be lost on most.
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The Purge: Election Year
A SCREEN ZEALOTS REVIEW www.screenzealots.com
Whereas most franchises are characterized by sequels that degrade in quality over time, “The Purge” is one that continues to improve. The first movie was a good premise in search of a story. The second in the series, “The Purge: Anarchy” was a marked improvement, and “The Purge: Election Year” is clearly the best one yet.
In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, the concept behind these movies is simple: the government of America fell after mass unrest and crime eventually led to revolution, and out of the rubble a new party rose. They call themselves “The New Founding Fathers” party and they have discovered a way to dramatically decrease crime and placate the populace: for one 12 hour time span each year, all crime — including murder — is legal. This annual bloodbath is known as (wait for it) “the Purge.”
In this newest installment, the annual Purge has been in place for two decades. When she was younger, Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) was forced to watch as her entire family was murdered in front of her during the Purge. Having survived the horrors of the Purge, the Senator is running for President on an anti-Purge platform that is gaining popularity. Threatened by Senator Mitchell, the New Founding Fathers use the Purge as an opportunity to wipe out their competition by sending a squad of assassins to hunt her down. Protected only by her head of security, Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo, reprising his role from “The Purge: Anarchy”), the Senator must go on the run to survive the night.
In “The Purge: Election Year,” the annual bloodbath is used as a platform to talk about the growing tension between the haves and the have-nots. Because they lack the financial means to protect themselves, the poor are disproportionately victimized during the Purge. In this world, legalized murder is a way for the wealthy and political elite to ensure a placated populace and control the poor. When the victimized start to realize that they are pawns in a game played by the privileged, they start to fight back… by any means necessary.
The elite in this world are typified by ultra-conservative hypocrites who are quick to subvert religion and re-shape their displayed and false piety to advance their own agenda. Murder tourism is encouraged, and the powerful are quick to espouse the wisdom of permissive gun laws. Sound familiar at all?
My chief criticism of the movie is that it got perhaps a little too heavy-handed in its messaging at times, and the horror aspects of the story suffered as a result. At times, the film more closely resembles an action movie than a horror flick, which is a little disappointing for a franchise that excels in displaying inventive — if horrific — kills. Those kills are the moments that stay with you the longest and the ones that keep you up at night. The imagery that we do get is powerful, but it becomes increasingly scarce as the movie progresses.
While it’s not a perfect movie, “The Purge: Election Year” is that rare horror movie that is both entertaining and has something interesting to say. Whether or not you agree with its politics, it’s an interesting vehicle to use for a message that has resonance in our current culture. I just fear that the message will be lost on most.
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WONDERFUL
The best **looking** movie of the _Purge_ franchise, and I was happy to see Frank Grillo returning, but still a definitive step down from its predecessor, _Anarchy_.
_Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._
Cast & Crew of
The Purge: Election Year
Cast
... Senator Charlie Roan
... Leo Barnes
... Joe Dixon
... Laney Rucker
... Marcos
... Leader Caleb Warrens
... Dante Bishop
... Minister Edwidge Owens
... Chief Couper
... Earl Danzinger
... Tommy Roseland
... School Girl #4
... Uncle Sam
... Political Debater
... Reporter #1
... Dawn
... Tall Eric Busmalis
... Harmon James
... Rondo
... Schoolgirl #1 Freakbride / Kimmy
... Rev w / Angel in Command Center
... Angel Munoz
... Drab Suited Man 1
... Drab Suited Man 2
... Moderator
... Irish Ike Jenkins
... South African Male
... Enormous Gang Member
... Mrs. Sabian
... Axe Headed Man
... Screaming Woman
... Masked Man
... Schoolgirl #2
... Gang Member with Dying Friend
... Reporter #1
... Crazy Man (Self-Purger)
... Man with Bull Horn
... Young Charlie Roan
... Reporter #3
... Demonic Man
... Mercenary #8
... Dancer #1
... Dancer #2
... Flag Face Russian Murderer (uncredited)
... Dante's Man (uncredited)
... Homeless Woman (uncredited)
... Parishioner (uncredited)
... Executioner (uncredited)
... Electorate (uncredited)
... Homeless Vietnam Vet (uncredited)
... South African Gang Member (uncredited)
... Charlie Roan's Mom (uncredited)
... Rev 1 (uncredited)
... Leo's Security Team (uncredited)
... Unassuming Woman (uncredited)
... NFFA Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
... Revolutionary (uncredited)
... School Girl Friend (uncredited)
... Homeless Child (uncredited)
... NFFA Soldier / Parishioner (uncredited)
... Store Clerk (uncredited)
... News Photographer (uncredited)
... Rev 2 (uncredited)
... NFFA agent (uncredited)
... Parishioner (uncredited)
... Parishioner (uncredited)
... Airport Patron (uncredited)
... Costume Shop Pedestrian (uncredited)
... Announcer (voice)
Crew
... Casting
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Director
... Writer
... Producer
... Producer
... Production Design
... Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... First Assistant Director
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Foley Artist
... Stunts
... Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Director of Photography
... Executive Producer
... Costume Design
... Costume Supervisor
... Set Costumer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Set Decoration
... Set Dresser
... Still Photographer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Co-Producer
... Aerial Director of Photography
... Dialogue Editor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... ADR Supervisor
... Set Costumer
... Visual Effects Editor
... Key Hair Stylist
... Leadman
... Gaffer
... Special Effects Coordinator
... Key Grip
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Makeup Department Head
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Script Supervisor
... Visual Effects Editor
... Construction Coordinator
... Digital Intermediate
... Art Department Coordinator
... Casting Associate
... Makeup Artist
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Key Costumer
... First Assistant "A" Camera
... First Assistant "B" Camera
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Best Boy Electric
... Electrician
... Camera Operator
... Art Direction
... Assistant Art Director
... Assistant Art Director
... Seamstress
... Set Costumer
... Camera Operator
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Editor
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Hair Department Head
... Makeup Artist
... Stunts
... Electrician
... Set Dresser
... Carpenter
... Property Master
... Dolly Grip
... Boom Operator
... Sound Mixer
... Dolly Grip
... Scenic Artist
... Electrician
... Set Dresser
... Propmaker
... Second Assistant Director
... Lighting Technician
... Greensman
... Set Dresser
... Lighting Technician
... Second Assistant Director
... First Assistant Director
... Electrician
... Set Dresser
... Propmaker
... Set Dresser
... Propmaker
... Propmaker
... Set Dresser
... Painter
... Painter
... Dialogue Editor
... Electrician
... Second Assistant "B" Camera
... Key Grip
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