In 2022, the United States is "a nation reborn" — crime is at an all-time low because the government has instituted the Purge, an annual 12-hour period during which all crime is legal and emergency services are suspended.
It's an intriguing concept for a film, and it might explain why The Purge had such a successful opening weekend. But why the 75% drop-off? Could it be because the movie is so stupid it's offensive? Let's break down all of the nonsense.