'The Purge: Anarchy' Strains Credibility But Churns Out Reliable Grindhouse Thrills

The Purge: Anarchy mostly ditches the home-invasion horror vibe of last year’s sleeper hit, replacing it with grimy urban warfare reminiscent of movies like The Warriors and Escape From New York. In many ways it’s an improvement over the first installment, but the novelty of the setup is already wearing thin.