The Purge

Picking Nits

Condiment-filled refrigerator; home defense; boyfriend rewrite; casual timing; Henry’s plan

In the discussion (5)
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  • The refrigerator appears stocked mainly with ketchup and mustard, attributed speculatively to the small budget. — Chris Ryan
  • The alarm salesman’s wealth is questioned; an underground shelter would make more sense than a home extension. — Bill Simmons
  • The director reportedly originally had the daughter threaten the father, but the studio required the less convincing boyfriend rewrite. — Bill Simmons
  • The family’s casual loss of time before lockdown is implausible. — Chris Ryan
  • Henry’s expectation of a continuing relationship after killing Zoe’s father makes no sense, and his older-boyfriend behavior is troubling. — Chris Ryan