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Purple Hearts

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In spite of their many differences, struggling singer-songwriter Cassie (Sofia Carson) and Luke (Nicholas Galitzine), a marine with a troubled past, agree to marriage solely for the military benefits. When tragedy strikes, the line between what's real and what's pretend begins to blur in this romantic drama.
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Pretty stars aren't enough to make up for Purple Hearts' stereotype-riddled script and misguided approach to serious themes.

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Purple Hearts' story will be problematic for a lot of viewers; fortunately, Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine work hard to keep things from falling apart.

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Aja Romano Vox The entire script is a bingo card full of politicized stereotypes. Aug 18, 2022 Full Review Luke Y. Thompson AV Club ...both Carson and Galitzine are beautiful people—presumably one of the film’s primary draws—but their love scenes convey neither heat nor emotional substance, and consequently aren’t much fun to watch. Jul 31, 2022 Full Review David Ehrlich indieWire This super-cheap Netflix Original is so determined to satisfy the algorithm that it would lack any coherent sense of self if not for the fact that it was chiefly designed as a star vehicle for Disney Channel grad Sofia Carson. Rated: C Jul 29, 2022 Full Review Pallavi Keswani The Hindu Attempting to straddle many different cliches, Purple Hearts quickly loses its footing and only a soulless adaptation is left standing. Jan 23, 2024 Full Review Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) Everything about the movie is a little too on the nose, and Netflix seems more than happy to release insipid content that panders to the lowest common denominator. Sep 8, 2023 Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com Sophia Carson and Nick Galitzine come out of nowhere to win audiences over in this touching film directed with a careful touch by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum. Rated: 7/10 Sep 12, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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SkyRo P "Purple Hearts" seems to have been unfairly criticized by many reviewers, and it's amusing to read some of the fragmented critiques about the film. While I won't argue that the movie is perfect—it’s far from it—I genuinely believe it’s not as bad as the reviews would suggest. In fact, it manages to deliver a solid viewing experience. Nicolas Galitzine and Sofia Carson shine in their roles, creating a connection that feels genuine and impactful. Their chemistry is palpable, and it’s hard to understand why critics have given the film such a low score when the audience clearly appreciates it. I’m not claiming this is an awe-inspiring, groundbreaking film, but it certainly tells a compelling story that allows viewers to empathize with the characters. I recommend giving it a watch. While it’s not on my list of movies I revisit regularly, I find myself watching it at least once a year or whenever I see it pop up in my suggestions. It's a film that, despite its flaws, offers enough to make you want to check it out again. The direction, scenery, editing, and lighting were all executed well, which adds to its overall appeal. So, if you’re looking for something decent to watch, I would definitely say give "Purple Hearts" a chance. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review Audience Member I absolutely loved Purple Hearts. The amount of accomplishments it achieves in one film is incredible. It honours the sacrifice of military personnel, it gives an excellent example of how to set aside political differences to first be humans to each other, it discusses the faults of the American healthcare system, it raises awareness about drug use, it shows the difficulty of dealing with grief, and raises awareness about diabetes. On top of that, there is fantastic music accompanying important plot shifts in the movie with Sofia Carson who has such a unique tone and a decent range in her voice. I was so impressed by the acting and chemistry of the main characters, and I could not recommend it more. I must have watched it at least 7 times at this point. Seems like it will be a biannual viewing experience for me. Great job! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review M W I've seen this a few times. It's a good movie. Love how the two characters fall into place with each other. Will definitely watch this again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Helina M The movie is really cute, idk what you guys are on. I like the character development, and the scene keeps on changing smoothly between each scenario. The character build is a bit not there yet, the acting was kinda stiff, so the arguments sometimes seems a bit out of place. The ending is a bit... not satisfying? It's cute that they resolved with each other and all but what about the legal issues? Other than that, would totally recommend to anyone who needs a dose of romance and cuteness (and someone cutting onion... lol), I cried so prepare some tissue I guess. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review kamsi e This is one of the best movies I have ever watched with my favourite singer and actress, Sofia Carson who played as the female lead🤩. Purple hearts will forever be a movie to remember. The two leads were just perfect for each other even with their differences, their acts were on point💯💯👍💜. Love you guys and not to forget the other casts🤩. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Monique P Beautiful movie love it a must seen Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In spite of their many differences, struggling singer-songwriter Cassie (Sofia Carson) and Luke (Nicholas Galitzine), a marine with a troubled past, agree to marriage solely for the military benefits. When tragedy strikes, the line between what's real and what's pretend begins to blur in this romantic drama.
Director
Ben Lewin, Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Producer
Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, Amy Baer, Leslie Morgenstein
Screenwriter
Liz W. Garcia, Kyle Jarrow
Production Co
Netflix, Alloy Entertainment, Gidden Media, Embankment Films
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 29, 2022
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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