The Forever Purge (2021) User Reviews

What other reviewers don't see

[declan-12863 · 6/10 · 24 July 2021]

By no means does is this the best in the franchise I'd rank it behind the first and anarchy.

People are talking about how political the film is but that's what this series is about.

For starters this film is unique in the series it strives away from the classic trope of purge night and makes it last over a few days.

It also is set in Texas with a Midwestern feel which honestly I welcomed it's a great setting for this film to occur.

The cinematography in this film is actually really good and doesn't feel as basic as other entries in the franchise All around it's worth a watch for just something different it's breathes new life into a franchise that was sadly dying by retreading the story each entry and it tries something different which I think is an excellent choice.

The Forever Problem

[benwelbourne · 3/10 · 29 July 2021]

The Forever Purge had potential to be an interesting addition in the purge universe but unfortunately fell flat with the disappointing plot and predicable jump scares. If this is the first Purge outing for you it won't be such a letdown, maybe wait until its on another platform instead of paying for a cinema ticket.

Anything goes with The Forever Purge.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 7/10 · 18 December 2022]

With the Government back in power, The Purge is reinstated, and despite efforts to hide away from it, this time it's different.

Anarchy, The Purge has always been about a lack of control, this one descends into total carnage, I'd become a little disenchanted with the franchise, The Forever Purge sees something of an improvement.

It seems to ask a relevant question, what would happen if law and order ceased to be, and chaos ensued?

It is very, very well produced, it looks great, it looks like a big money film, the effects look pretty realistic to me.

One of the most violent, sadistic and twisted films of the lot, there are several uncomfortable scenes, several moments where you'll squirm in your seat.

People are criticising it for being heavily political, and focused on what's going on in the world, am I missing something, or does that not have a relevance right now?

It would be good if it came to an end here, this was a decent entry to the franchise, one I think which should signal the end.

7/10.

Entertaining

[billygoonerbays-74727 · 7/10 · 17 July 2021]

By no means the strongest purge movie but it sure does hold up well and is a good addition to the franchise. The cast did really well and I like the idea of people going against the idea of the purge only being one night a year as it adds suspension and makes you wonder if their will be another purge movie .

The weakest of the franchise

[necktienick · 3/10 · 2 July 2021]

Poor writting, mediocre direction and pretty lackluster performances attached to a film thats messages have all the subtly of a sledgehammer to the face make for a very poorly handled mess with more contrivances, coincidences and plotholes than you can count on both your hands. Add on to the fact it takes itself way too seriously. Much of the actiom is shakey cam and cuts away before you see anything too violent. The worst of a dying franchise.

You know what you are getting but it was well done

[coombsstephen · 7/10 · 22 July 2021]

I think you know going into a purge film what to expect but this film did it better than I expected it to.

There was plenty of the usual action but with plenty twists and turns and a perfect pace.

Well worth a watch if this is your sort of thing.

The Worst purge of the series

[jordan-sybil · 3/10 · 4 July 2021]

I like the Purge series, but i think this one was the worst. I feel that this movie was just put together. There were too many holes in the story and the plot didn't flow. The action scenes were dull, and boring.

I enjoyed it

[sarah-prendergast86 · 9/10 · 19 July 2021]

I love the purge films, Its something different and a unique idea.

Some people really getting so annoyed over the politics but the whole idea is that the current US Government came up with the idea so just but take it for what it is. It's a film, it's make believe.

I thoroughly enjoyed it and think it's the best purge so far.

I'm not American so maybe that makes a difference in how I perceive it.

Great Purge movie

[lildeanever · 7/10 · 21 July 2021]

For me this was a good Purge movie, not best not worst. A lot of things don't make sense, but it's entertaining, so I am very happy to overlook.

For those that complain about politics: have you seen any of the other Purge movies? They always talk about the class divide or racism. They even made a trailer based on Trump's campaign. So what did you expect? Not to mention that there are white men that are good people in this, which seems to be why a certain....demographic is upset, so...chill, my dudes.

Just like outside the window

[drfrancisviviansarabiaoptical · 6/10 · 19 July 2021]

The other Purge films are escapist horror fantasy, this one just decides to reflect the present reality that awaits outside.

How Hollywood Views America, Probably.

[kurtbozwell · 2/10 · 22 July 2021]

If you're a raging liberal, you'll probably find this movie to be a powerful social commentary, and if you're a raging conservative, you'll probably find the subliminal messaging in this movie to be nauseating.

Personally, I seek to be entertained by the thoughtfulness and originality of movies, but this is the fifth try at the same premise and it's truly worn out. I wish I could Purge it from my memory. Gave it a two because the last hour or so is non-stop action, but that can't redeem an otherwise senseless film.

Intense and disturbing

[Gordon-11 · 1 July 2021]

This is much better than I expected. It is very intense, and it's also intensely distributing. I find myself very involved with the story and the fate of the characters.

3rd best Purge movie...don't listen to the MAGA reviews...

[matt-87154 · 7/10 · 18 July 2021]

Big fan of the Purge movies as they've always had a dystopian political message to them. I thought this one was 3rd best (after Purge 1 & 2). However, Purge 1 is best in the series by far.

I did want to take a moment to address other reviews saying this was too political and 'woke'. First, every single Purge film has been political and this one is no different. Second, as for 'woke' what does that even mean?!? Because it doesn't have all white male leads and has a diverse cast that fits the storyline? I'm sick and tired of seeing MAGA fans review movies on here and literally bash any movie that has a female or minority lead in it.

As for the film itself, the story was believable especially how the 'Ever After Purge' group closely resembles the MAGA / Insurrectionists crowd. So from a political standpoint, I think it hit too close to home for a certain subset of this country that doesn't like to see a mirror held up to their views,

Acting was good and it was great to see Josh Lucas back in a starring role. Will Patton was also good albeit in a small role. Ana de la Reguera is very good in every role she has and this is no different.

Directing and pacing was fine...and very suspenseful in the first 2 acts. The third act drags a bit though and is predictable.

TL;DR - Ignore the comments on 'wokeness' and enjoy the film for what it is. The third best entry in the Purge series.

Worst Movie I've Ever Seen in a Theater

[editor-339-454571 · 1/10 · 11 July 2021]

Look, I'm a big fan of The Purge movies. I came into this installment with very low expectations. But wow, it was truly terrible in every way. Writing, acting, camera work... all bad. I literally got up and left the theater about an hour into it. Whoever wrote this ridiculous joke of a movie should be Purged...

Not as bad as expected!

[alexscott-35299 · 6/10 · 18 July 2021]

After the last couple purge films started to decline in quality I really thought this was going to be another rehash of the last few, but I was pleasantly surprised by it. The first 30 mins were dreadful in all fairness, I was genuinely cringing at some of the acting and camera work. It slowly started to pick up as the movie got into the purge and got past all the character set up, although this is definitely not the most action packed purge film, it's definitely the most political and it really has it messages about race and class, like most of the films it really goes into detail and shows some people who are effected by these things. I like that this movie has a western vibe to it and it makes the purge setting feel more fresh and new. Some of the action scenes are beautifully shot with nice swooping shots of the carnage unfolding in the towns, and then there are some of the close up action shots, and they are just awful! Terrible shaky camera work which makes it almost impossible to see what is going on and it really ruins the feel of the film as the purge is normally really good with its action. The two female characters might be some of the worst actors I've seen in a while, both wooden and boring with no passion in their performances at all, compared to the rest of the cast they really stood out as the worst. I really did enjoy this movie, it really is just a rollercoaster of emotions all the way through and if it wasn't for a few of these issues I think this could be one of the best purge films. But please for the love of god, end this series now! We've seen enough of it and I genuinely don't know where they can even go with it now, I just hope it finishes up now because I'm just getting bored of seeing these films now. Not too bad to be fair, worth a watch.

The Forever Purge

[haydenluz · 3/10 · 5 July 2021]

I didn't go into this film with high expectations, knowing the other four films to the series aren't the greatest, but The Forever Purge is a fat waste of time! The premise seemed to have promise coming in, but Everardo Gout straight up missed the mark, making the film way too political, rather than having political ties, and an interesting concept. The Forever Purge had cardboard cut outs for characters, cringey acting, a shallow script, with horrendously cheesy action sequences.

Better than I thought

[kianna_nicole · 9/10 · 15 July 2021]

I liked how they weren't hiding the whole entire time. Action back to back. Started off a bit slow and dragged a bit but I enjoyed it.

Most realistic depiction of what I imagine a real-life purge would look like in good ol' US of A

[davidquilter-74733 · 6/10 · 23 July 2021]

Look, it's not the greatest film ever; but as my title suggests, for me the most realistic depiction of what the Purge would actually look like if sanctioned in good ol' US of A.

The anti-woke brigade will claim virtue signalling, but let's be honest we've seen enough pro-USA films to last us all a lifetime.

So happy to see the Mexican flag flapping in the wind in the closing shot, given we've all had to watch enough USA flags doing the same in countless other films.

Why Bother.

[wgtmcc · 1/10 · 8 July 2021]

Left half way through. The script is so blatantly political and bias that it make the film unwatchable.

Hopefully the Purge movies don't go on forever.

[movieman6-413-929510 · 2/10 · 4 July 2021]

The Forever Purge is the fifth film in the Purge film series. The movie is directed by Everardo Gout, this is only the first movie he has directed and before this he has only directed TV episodes of various TV series.

In the film, the US government has restarted the annual Purge program. For example, there is another night in the year when all crimes including murder are allowed. When the Purge night is over, a cult decides to break the rules and go ahead with the Purge. Juan (Tenoch Huerta) must now protect his own family and the family he works for from the criminals who are now breaking all the rules.

That this film was made by a novice director and the writer of all Purge films is reflected in the quality of the film. The Purge events seem a bit repetitive and exaggerated and are portrayed in a cheap way. For example, many deaths are filmed off-screen, so that you often do not get to see the end result.

By now playing the Purge events in daylight, the film does lose the tension that slasher films have by letting the killer commit his murders in the shadows of the night. This way you can also see the cheapness of the film earlier. Slasher fans may be annoyed by the cheap and unrealistic horror effects. Dolls were used for the dead bodies and the fake blood is thicker and darker than real blood. Furthermore, they only try to create tension with jump scares, but most of them are predictable and don't work like that.

Like the other Purge film, the film also has a political message. This time it's a lot about how hard it is for immigrants in a new homeland with a corrupt, racist society.

The film cast also consists more of actors who have played more TV roles or only minor movie roles. Most also play characters that aren't really developed in the film, making the viewer quickly forget their names and what they do. When a name is mentioned of a character who has disappeared or has been killed, you often do not know exactly which character it is.

GOOD LORD THIS MOVIE SUCKED

[toddmichaelstarks · 2/10 · 2 July 2021]

I wish I could write a better review, cause I fell asleep midway. Terrible. Even the action is boring. Absolutely no suspense. Didn't care for the western set up either. Oh well. If you're a true Purge fan, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Can't beat the first Purge. That's about it. If you need a good nap.. be my guest. Actually, you might like it if you're 12.

The comments

[cosmicghidorah · 19 August 2021]

Lol at all the angry white people that are mad that Mexicans weren't the bad guys.

A great sequel!

[jp_91 · 7/10 · 2 July 2021]

In retrospect of the franchise: "The Purge" (2013) to be the first installment it was a very weak film. "The Purge: Anarchy" (2014) is the best film in the whole franchise, a deep script and a great production. "The Purge: Election Year" (2016) is the second best film in the franchise, a cool script and thrilling scenes. "The First Purge" (2018) is the weakest film in the franchise, not that bad but not good either. "The Forever Purge" (2021) is a good film, really enjoyable and with great suspense, this fifth part is inferior compared to the second and third parts but better than the first and fouth parts. "The Forever Purge" like the previous installments shows two kinds of people: good and bad. On the good side are the lead actress Ana de la Reguera, playing perfectly to Adela, a strong Mexican woman, Tenoch Huerta plays Juan (Adela's husband) a hard worker man, Josh Lucas plays Dylan Tucker a hard American cowboy with a good heart, Cassidy Freeman plays Cassidy Tucker (Dylan's wife) a pacifist pregnant woman, and Leven Rambin plays Harper Tucker (Dylan's sister) a sensitive and strong young woman. On the bad side are a gang of white supremacists, a bunch of actors wearing creepy masks, this film (like the fourth part) show the retrograde thinking of these individuals. The two nationalities: Mexicans and Americans fight together to survive in a violent rampage, showing that the latinos and the white people feel the same and seek the same things, there are differences but not too marked, empathy is present. Juan and Dylan represent the racial stereotypes of their respective nationalities, at first I thought it was an exaggeration of the script but at the end all made sense in a touching scene. "The Forever Purge" is a horror movie with a positive message. The horror scenes are well done, the music score is thrilling and the cinematography is good but not amazing. A good fifth installment!

For me, one of the better ones.

[tpkrause1 · 7/10 · 8 July 2021]

I really did enjoy this movie, the plot, the acting, and the direction was very good, especially the one-shot steadycam sequences. The original Purge movie subtly dealt with issues of class and race, but by the last movie, the series had jumped the shark with these issues. For me, this reincarnation of the theme handled these social issues with more sophistication while not being too politically correct or sensitive - I felt like i was still watching a horror/thriller. I especially like how the brief conversation in the truck opened up the white character enough to fully resolve his prejudices through teaming up with his alliance; this seemed real, unforced, and somehow relevant. "We're together now."

Unrealistic

[qmacon · 5/10 · 16 April 2022]

All anyone EVER wants to do is kill. No one wants to rob a bank, break into an best buy, NOTHING. And THEN they try convince you that purgers would be able to drive the US MILITARY from it's own base?! ABSOLUTELY not. Bland storyline, decent acting.