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Purple Hearts - A Netflix Movie Review

It’s worth it to check out 'Purple Hearts' on Netflix.

By Marielle SabbagPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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We have to make this marriage look normal so it’ll work.

Purple Hearts was released to Netflix in 2022. Solely based on garnering marine benefits, Cassie and Luke, two troubled individuals decide to marry. Leaving for the marines, tragedy strikes, testing the bond.

I was expecting Purple Hearts to be one of those predictable romance films, but I was wrong about it. Long in some parts, there were some unnecessary scenes that prolonged the film. Not the love story you’d expect, Purple Hearts has a thought-provoking message about love and trust.

Cassie and Luke claim that they’re different people, but they harbor more similarities than expected. Both are not proud of insecurities or mistakes from the past. Sophia Carson and Nicholas Galitze were commendable in their performances, reaching dramatic beats of acting. They built up a strong relationship that undergoes several cracks.

Carson was especially noteworthy showing off her terrific vocals. She wrote all the songs in the film. As for Galitze, he was great in how he led his character, especially by making realistic changes to physical movements. Their devotion to their roles was moving.

Purple Hearts also stars Chosen Jacobs, one of my favorite actors from the IT franchise. Frankie was my favorite out of the supporting cast. I wish he could have had a bigger role. Playing his usual nice and polite stereotype, I still have yet to see Jacobs perform a contrasting persona. Part of me wishes that he could have played Luke to see his own interpretation.

As for the rest of the supporting cast, I was not fond of certain characters. Some of Luke’s friends were mean-spirited for no particular reason. I didn’t see a point in crude characters and their unfathomable opinions about women.

This is the first film I have seen by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum that is not fantasy or from the perspective of a child/teenager. Purple Hearts was over-dramatized at certain points, repeating scenes, especially arguments between the main characters. There were cringy scenes, mainly whenever one of Luke’s friends had an insulting remark to make.

Purple Hearts’ main focus is Luke’s recovery after he is injured while fighting in the military. With the film’s running time, I would have cut scenes from the beginning to get to this sooner. For sure, this film dragged on. Too much time is spent on the character's insecurities until the pair decide to hook up.

There are too many scenes involving Cassie’s singing in gigs. I understand that Carson is a talented singer, but we have other important topics in this film.

Rosenbaum’s research about the military was conducted well. Service in the military is given positive representation, paying respects to all our heroes. I liked the scenes where soldiers called their loved ones.

For anyone struggling, Purple Hearts is a great example that we can get through it. Never look at an injury or a disease as something to be ashamed of. Other than misaimed views about women or culture that have turned viewers off, Purple Hearts is a positive presentation of learning to live with ailments.

Purple Hearts is a predictable film, using most cliches in romantic films. But it’s not a sappy love story. Their growth feels real. I was satisfied with the turnouts of the film. A lot of hard work went into its making. Rosenbaum put in a solid effort.

It’s worth it to check out Purple Hearts on Netflix. Some will have mixed reactions to the film, but it is a new romantic film that you should put on your watch list.

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About the Creator

Marielle Sabbag

Writing has been my passion since I was 11 years old. I love creating stories from fiction, poetry, fanfiction. I enjoy writing movie reviews. I would love to become a creative writing teacher and leave the world inspiring minds.

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