In this fifth and apparently final franchise entry, the annual Purge has been reinstated and the story picks up the night before the event, examining attitudes not only about the titular murderous night but also immigration and right-wing politics in its very tonally different Southern (and ultimately daylight) setting. The stripped back reset of the narrative to its basic format is a plus and the actual Purge night takes up the first half-hour and is very effectively delivered... then all bets are off as end of Purge night is disregarded, making The Forever Purge one of the most interesting entries in the series. The film embraces the insanity of a world without rules as lawlessness escalates, and this film does not hold back on presenting the very human and emotional cost of racism and violence, well directed and delivered by a credible and committed ensemble cast compared to the weaker series entries.
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