The Purge

Probably Unanswerable Questions

Crime rules; aftermath; hospitals; economics; government; workplace incentives; escape by plane

In the discussion (9)
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  • The limits of legal crime and the contrast between victimizing disadvantaged people and settling personal grudges are questioned. — Bill Simmons
  • The killers’ arousal is questioned, and overwhelmed hospitals or morgues are imagined. — Bill Simmons
  • The security company’s reviews and the policy’s claimed effectiveness are challenged; the one-percent statistic is corrected from crime to unemployment. — Chris Ryan
  • Glass, doors, hoses and security could be profitable businesses in this society. — Bill Simmons
  • Democratic approval versus imposed policy is questioned; later films’ Staten Island pilot is recalled. — Chris Ryan
  • Time off for cleanup, social norms, fantasy leagues and betting are imagined. — Chris Ryan
  • Managers could be targets, discouraging promotion or enabling professional advancement; this could support a new television version. — Bill Simmons
  • Leaving by the back door is suggested but the surrounding attackers and unsafe streets make escape difficult. — Chris Ryan
  • A long international flight raises questions about airline prohibitions, pilots and American airspace; an airplane-set sequel is proposed. — Bill Simmons