"The Purge" First Look and Thoughts

The new thriller "The Purge" set to hit theater at the start at the Summer Blockbuster season has an interesting concept. I mean, I for one, have had many a conversation along this line where if you could get away with murder, would you? and if life would be better if we could go out and kill assholes once year. How the world would somehow be transformed into a better place. I know, I am a sick sick person at times, however, so are you for reading this... lol... any way...

The Purge stars Ethan Hawke (Sinister) and Lena Headey (The Game of Thrones) as two parents that would rather sit out this little soiree of violence, locking themselves and their two children behind a security system that basically is suppose to turn their home into a fortress, as we enter their lives right before the time of mayhem is to begin. Hawke is having to explain why the world is the way it is and why they would rather sit out and not participate. Sound reasoning that falls on deaf ears when it comes to his son who takes it upon himself to rally against the grain of society and help out a stranger who being chase by unknown assailants that he sees from the camera. Unfortunately, for them, that person is seen entering the residents. And quickly hides. Because in truth there is no reason why they won't kill him themselves. But this rash decision now has consciences when the pursuers show up looking for their quarry. Giving Hawke and his family an hour to find and turn him out. Thus sets the stage for a night that will forever change the way Hawke and his family view the world. If they survive that is.

From the trailer it looks like something possibly worth checking out. Especially in a summer that will more than likely be plagued with the same crap that always seems to come out. Your usual set of Superhero flicks and remakes galore. Time for something different in my book.

Until next time... stay bloody