The Forever Purge

Direction is just not worth praising. The series seems more low-budget than ever before. Although all these movies have been successful so far, it's unrealistic to expect any of the profits to go anywhere other than Blum's wallet.

Like all sequels it's predictable but I personally really liked it

The Purge Goes Global: A Wildly Entertaining "Forever Purge" "The Forever Purge" takes the franchise to a whole new level, ditching the single-night format for a relentless fight for survival in a world gone mad. This final installment delivers amped-up action, social commentary with a punch, and a surprising amount of heart. Everardo Gout's direction is sharp and stylish, creating a constant sense of danger and paranoia. The film throws our heroes, the seemingly ordinary Juarez family, into a desperate struggle against a new breed of purgers – those who believe the purge should never end. The cast shines, with Ana de la Reguera and Tenoch Huerta bringing fierce determination and relatable vulnerability to their roles as Adela and Juan. While the action is relentless, the film doesn't shy away from its core themes. The concept of a "Forever Purge" acts as a chilling metaphor for the rise of extremism and the dangers of unchecked violence. The film cleverly explores themes of immigration, class warfare, and the fight for a better tomorrow. Beyond the action and social commentary, "The Forever Purge" also surprises with its moments of genuine connection. The bond between the Juarez family and their unlikely allies forms the emotional core of the film. These moments of humanity amidst the chaos make the fight for survival all the more compelling. This isn't your typical Purge movie. It's a wild ride with a bigger scope, a more desperate fight, and a surprising amount of heart. "The Forever Purge" is a worthy send-off for the franchise, leaving audiences breathless, exhilarated, and pondering the dangers of a world that embraces violence.

One of my favourite genres of films are those that look into dystopian worlds and futures. Recently I realised I'd never seen all of the films within 'The Purge' franchise, so with that in mind I decided to check into the bloody and unforgiving universe that these films live in. In chronological order within the universe: 'The First Purge' (2018) This film sets out how the Founding Fathers took control of America and their implementation of the first Purge in the small, impoverished, area of Staten Island. The true reasons behind The Purge are revealed here and it's a lot darker than we'd ever expect. This information serves us well for the rest of the franchise. (8/10) 'The Purge' (2013) The original film feels a lot smaller in scale as it takes place within one household rather than a sprawling city scape. However, this is probably the best acted film within the franchise with Ethan Hawke putting in an exceptional performance. You'll probably never look at your neighbours the same way again after this. (8/10) 'The Purge: Anarchy' (2014) Anarchy by name and it's anarchy by nature as Frank Grillo's character heads out for revenge on Purge night, but gets caught up in something more visceral. This film drives the franchise forward and sets up characters and scenarios that'll appear later in this universe. (7/10) 'The Purge: Election Year' (2016) Grillo's character returns but this time as a secret service agent who's assigned the task of keeping a Presidential candidate alive during The Purge. The corruption of the Government is revealed as they change the rules of The Purge so they can remain in power. It's an intriguing look at how power corrupts absolutely. It's a bloody escapade of survival and redemption. (8/10) 'The Forever Purge' (2021) This film shows America in complete chaos after 8 Purge free years, but with The Purge now returning after an election win for the Founding Fathers. As The Purge ends people rebel and act against immigrants and the rich. 'The Forever Purge' really highlights societal issues going on presently in America. The film's strengths really stand in its strong cast and a visceral rip-roarer of a story. It's a great way to end the franchise even though it appears we'll now get further films. (8/10) Overall this is a great franchise which also spawned an Amazon Prime TV series. It's certainly a universe I'd like to see more of in the future. It's very raw in its vision, delivery and philosophy. Make it happen Hollywood.

Not really a horror movie just a good action film.

Without doubt, the lowest budget and worst acting in the franchise but it retains the excitement and absurdity of the original concept. They're just fun, wild, violent films and the formula still works. Saw this one on Film4.

"The Forever Purge" does feel like a new spin on the franchise at times, as it is more of an action movie than horror. I do like some of the action scenes in this movie and think they are well-made. I just feel like this is another lackluster movie with a one-dimensional story and characters. This makes it hard to really get invested and as a result, I was just kind of bored. I also feel like the premise of this movie undoes some of the story elements of previous movies and keeps the franchise dragging along unnecessarily. Looking at the way the movie ends and the lyrics to the end credits song, I have no doubt in my mind they will make another one of these. Overall, surprisingly I like the first movie the best even though it is just a generic home invasion thriller, it's more fun than any of these sequels which all feel like good ideas with bad execution.

So abysmally bad I would rather have root canal.

Don't waste your time...

This is definitely the best movie out of the entire series. Very entertaining and not as predictable as the others. A good action packed, horror movie with a Western vibe.