tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post3924588257252931584..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: The PurgeAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-43626883289867074652013-06-28T20:51:09.656-04:002013-06-28T20:51:09.656-04:00Ha, well, this one is kind of scary, but not reall...Ha, well, this one is <i>kind of</i> scary, but not really. I did dig it though.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-80017701651581165352013-06-28T09:21:55.285-04:002013-06-28T09:21:55.285-04:00Haha damn! That's why I must have heard about ...Haha damn! That's why I must have heard about it so much. Will keep an eye out, I hate horror films though! (Well, I say that, but I usually find them very scary, which I guess is good :P )Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69282376647682951952013-06-14T22:41:37.963-04:002013-06-14T22:41:37.963-04:00I agree. And, who knows, maybe they'll do that...I agree. And, who knows, maybe they'll do that with the sequel. I imagine their budget will double (or triple) with the sequel, which may let them go outside. They really could do wonders with this premise.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-65650365442242174432013-06-14T22:40:33.878-04:002013-06-14T22:40:33.878-04:00Well (and believe me, I'm not making an effort...Well (and believe me, I'm not making an effort to be a Purge apologist here), they try to make it clear that the people being purged are the homeless "scum and filth" (their words) that live in America. It's assumed that rich people don't walk around killing rich people, you know? But, yes, while watching it, I was like, "Fuck waiting for another purge, I would straight up kill these people the first chance I got."<br /><br />Implausible definitely, but I'm just thankful it's a different idea.<br /><br />Headey is solid in this movie. No doubt.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-42990813388163305842013-06-14T14:43:13.644-04:002013-06-14T14:43:13.644-04:00I really liked the idea of the film, but they went...I really liked the idea of the film, but they went in a totally different direction than I'd thought. Once I saw the trailer I knew it wasn't going to be as compelling as it could've been. Sadly, yet another good idea tossed to the side (I'm looking at you, Chronicle). <br />If this film had taken place outside of the house, I think it would've been a hell of a lot more interesting. That's the idea I had when I first heard about the premise, then I saw the trailer and was like ehhh.<br />Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270889107081469274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8499104948005178772013-06-14T13:20:18.682-04:002013-06-14T13:20:18.682-04:00The idea sounds amazing but kinda tricky - I mean ...The idea sounds amazing but kinda tricky - I mean how would that even work? People would surely want to retaliate if someone hurt them, it doesn't seem plausible that they would wait for another Purge to do that.<br /><br />I'm probably going to see it for Lena Headey, I heard she is not playing a badass in this one and I'm curious about that. She is so good playing villains, I wonder how she does with less spectacular characters.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83637064508211728442013-06-12T15:37:02.389-04:002013-06-12T15:37:02.389-04:00This movie KILLED here. It exceeded its cost ten t...This movie KILLED here. It exceeded its cost ten times over (literally) in three days. That's sensational. Hope you have a chance to check it out soon.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82304856197741678572013-06-12T15:35:25.208-04:002013-06-12T15:35:25.208-04:00I never even watched the trailer. That's hilar...I never even watched the trailer. That's hilarious that he's annoying in it. Fuckin' kids, man. <br /><br />Believe me, the movie is a solid horror flick. Not bad by any means. Let me know what you think of it!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-44986791349263438832013-06-12T07:45:37.380-04:002013-06-12T07:45:37.380-04:00Heard this did well in the US, no idea when/if Aus...Heard this did well in the US, no idea when/if Australia will get it. Sounds interesting man.Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69000311432165648422013-06-11T21:54:15.533-04:002013-06-11T21:54:15.533-04:00 Seeing this this weekend! So excited. And I was a... Seeing this this weekend! So excited. And I was already annoyed by Charlie since the trailer. I would have thrown his ass out to the wolves, just saying. <br /> Disappointed to hear the story did not delve deeper into the main theme. Still a fascinating premise.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39611888046904729462013-06-11T12:39:28.626-04:002013-06-11T12:39:28.626-04:00Hawke is pretty much awesome in it. He really carr...Hawke is pretty much awesome in it. He really carries the film though its faults. Good stuff.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60616025762690026992013-06-11T12:38:59.644-04:002013-06-11T12:38:59.644-04:00You should write a book based on the idea!! Seriou...You should write a book based on the idea!! Seriously, it could be the basis of a thrilling novel.<br /><br />The movie is pretty solid. I honestly can't believe no one thought of it before.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86498273762905861002013-06-11T11:51:48.008-04:002013-06-11T11:51:48.008-04:00Yeah, the concept is very intriguing, and I'm ...Yeah, the concept is very intriguing, and I'm a fan of Ethan Hawke's work, so I'll check it out.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71826030645892181372013-06-11T08:36:19.859-04:002013-06-11T08:36:19.859-04:00Man, every time I read about what The Purge is abo...Man, every time I read about what The Purge is about (these past few days especially), I get chills. I feel as if it's a brilliant idea. I kind of wish it was a book though, is that bad? Like, you read a movie's synopsis and you wish it were rather a book based movie than an original movie script. I've never had this feeling but reading the plot and the idea behind purge just gives me that deep desire to grab for the book. <br /><br />That being said, I can't wait to watch the movie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-56033718363549729192013-06-11T00:09:05.415-04:002013-06-11T00:09:05.415-04:00Yeah, I'd agree with that. Maybe the sequel wi...Yeah, I'd agree with that. Maybe the sequel will dive deeper. I mean... there's definitely going to be a sequel, right?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87378175639498327352013-06-10T20:00:03.059-04:002013-06-10T20:00:03.059-04:00reallywish it culd have delve deeper into our soci...reallywish it culd have delve deeper into our societal issues, but i thought it succeeded most as an above average home invasion thriller. Candice Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195801629178470295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-13776863288514159402013-06-10T15:26:22.204-04:002013-06-10T15:26:22.204-04:00Yeah, we agree all the way here. I think Charlie w...Yeah, we agree all the way here. I think Charlie was meant to be annoying, but for a number of reasons, that performance didn't work for me. It was so annoying, it was distracting.<br /><br />On the other hand, Wakefield... wow, did that guy just kill that role. So very creepy. Definitely seemed like he was taking a note from the actors in both Funny Games, which is totally cool. I really liked what he did there.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52322556408167657552013-06-10T13:31:48.988-04:002013-06-10T13:31:48.988-04:00Solid, I thought this was alright. Not quite as go...Solid, I thought this was alright. Not quite as good as I had hoped for, but it was alright. My main problem was with Charlie. That kid was just so annoying, I mean, I guess I can understand you not liking/agreeing with the idea of purging and letting in a man asking for help into your house; but it's like why in the world would you help him hide once your entire family was threatened? He just aggravated the living hell out of me. I do have to praise Rhys Wakefield for his "polite stranger" role though because I thought he was genuinely quite creepy. It's weird because I remember seeing him in his first movie, The Black Balloon, where he was this nice, well to do kid helping out his mentally challenged brother but in this he just gave me the creeps. So big props to him, seems like he has a nice range and is really talented - hope to see more from him in the future! maskofgojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305737005899440472noreply@blogger.com