Plus, there's something admirable about the simplicity of its home invasion-style narrative. Especially in an expanding franchise where the acting isn't always the greatest asset, minus some notable exceptions (and we'll talk about more in a bit), Hawke's grounded investment and dramatic gravitas helps to sell the urgency of this concept-heavy premise -particularly in a low-budget horror-thriller that's expansive conceptually but limited in its filmmaking. With all that said, Ethan Hawke's patriarchal performance does go a long way here. Also, the complete waste of Marisa Tomei's time and talents? Unforgivable. Unfortunately, this prequel is disappointingly squandered by lackluster ambitions, despite its strong cast and intriguing thoughtfulness. Like every Purge story, there's great potential in The First Purge. While the filmmakers offer key insight for the nationwide introduction of The Purge, the movie itself lacks the thrills and engagement that are more often found in the other installments. Typically, these films get bundled whenever their blunt, occasionally artless thematics get in the way of their entertainment value. While his ideas laid down the groundwork for every installment in The Purge series, he's been a demonstrably better director than screenwriter. The First Purge is notable for being the only Purge chapter (to date) that's written but not directed by James DeMonaco – the creator of the franchise.

While it offers insight into the foundation of this annual crime-filled tradition, it ironically doesn't bring anything new to the table, resulting in an underwhelming and unorigina retread that comes with a predictable and therefore dull conclusion. But it's hard to ignore how listless this prequel is when you compare it to the past few installments. government can mistreat the poor and disenfranchised, particularly in larger cities like, in this case, Staten Island. Even though it eliminates some of the mystique, it also brings some interesting commentary on how the U.S. With The First Purge, it's intriguing to learn - from a political standpoint - how the first Purge was put into motion. While they can be worthwhile ways to establish world-building and bring clarity to later installments, it's hard to keep the audience invested when they know the outcome.

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