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An aspiring musician agrees to a marriage of convenience with a soon-to-deploy Marine, but a tragedy soon turns their fake relationship all too real.
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Chosen Jacobs
Frankie
Sofia Carson
Cassie Salazar
John Harlan Kim
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Anthony Ippolito
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Scott Deckert
Jacob Marrow Jr
Asante Jones
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Purple Hearts, directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, is a romantic drama that mixes an unconventional love story with themes of social and military issues. The film follows Cassie (Sofia Carson), an aspiring singer who enters into a marriage of convenience with Luke (Nicholas Galitzine), a financially troubled Marine, in order to gain medical benefits and improve her financial situation. What begins as an arrangement out of necessity evolves into a more complex and emotional relationship.
Pros:
Solid Performances: Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine have decent chemistry that sustains much of the film. Carson especially stands out for her portrayal of a young woman struggling to survive and find her place in the world. Her performance is convincing in the emotional moments and manages to convey the vulnerability of her character.
Contemporary Themes: The film touches on current issues such as the economic crisis, medical problems in the United States, and the impact of war on soldiers and their families. While it doesn't fully delve into these themes, it at least presents them as context for the protagonists' relationship, adding some more weight to the story.
Enjoyable soundtrack: The music, largely performed by Sofia Carson, is one of the highlights of the film. It brings an emotional dimension and helps connect the viewer to the inner world of the characters, especially through Cassie's art.
Cons:
Predictable and cliché-filled script: The plot follows a fairly predictable formula, with few twists or surprises that break expectations. The development of the romance feels somewhat forced and falls into clichés of the genre, from marriage of convenience to the inevitable evolution towards true love.
Underdeveloped characters: Although the premise is interesting, the characters are not developed enough for their motivations and emotions to feel genuine. Luke's background, for example.
Superficial treatment of social issues: Although the film introduces important themes, such as access to health care and economic hardship, it does not address them with the depth they deserve. They feel more like a backdrop for the romance than central elements that truly influence the plot or character growth.
Final Score:
Wounded Hearts is a romantic drama that, while boasting decent acting and a pleasant soundtrack, is weighed down by a predictable script and underdeveloped characters. While it addresses important social issues, its treatment is superficial, limiting the emotional impact of the story.
Score: 6/10
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NoaRamMat
Purple Hearts, directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, is a romantic drama that mixes an unconventional love story with themes of social and military issues. The film follows Cassie (Sofia Carson), an aspiring singer who enters into a marriage of convenience with Luke (Nicholas Galitzine), a financially troubled Marine, in order to gain medical benefits and improve her financial situation. What begins as an arrangement out of necessity evolves into a more complex and emotional relationship.
Pros:
Solid Performances: Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine have decent chemistry that sustains much of the film. Carson especially stands out for her portrayal of a young woman struggling to survive and find her place in the world. Her performance is convincing in the emotional moments and manages to convey the vulnerability of her character.
Contemporary Themes: The film touches on current issues such as the economic crisis, medical problems in the United States, and the impact of war on soldiers and their families. While it doesn't fully delve into these themes, it at least presents them as context for the protagonists' relationship, adding some more weight to the story.
Enjoyable soundtrack: The music, largely performed by Sofia Carson, is one of the highlights of the film. It brings an emotional dimension and helps connect the viewer to the inner world of the characters, especially through Cassie's art.
Cons:
Predictable and cliché-filled script: The plot follows a fairly predictable formula, with few twists or surprises that break expectations. The development of the romance feels somewhat forced and falls into clichés of the genre, from marriage of convenience to the inevitable evolution towards true love.
Underdeveloped characters: Although the premise is interesting, the characters are not developed enough for their motivations and emotions to feel genuine. Luke's background, for example.
Superficial treatment of social issues: Although the film introduces important themes, such as access to health care and economic hardship, it does not address them with the depth they deserve. They feel more like a backdrop for the romance than central elements that truly influence the plot or character growth.
Final Score:
Wounded Hearts is a romantic drama that, while boasting decent acting and a pleasant soundtrack, is weighed down by a predictable script and underdeveloped characters. While it addresses important social issues, its treatment is superficial, limiting the emotional impact of the story.
Score: 6/10
natcadq
I loved this movie
windy
Is the girl's beauty a joke?
Viic
Perfect!
Blueb64
Cassie, a struggling singer-songwriter agrees to marry a troubled Marine, Luke for military benefits. The line between real and pretend begins to blur.
The main cast includes of:
Sofia Carson, Nicholas Galitzine, Chosen Jacobs, Linden Ashby, Kat Cunning, Breana Raquel and Scott Deckert.
Beautiful, powerful, touching songs.
Very emotional so get your tissues ready
Worth the watch.
Age rating is 14 plus due to language, sexual content and violence.
Where to watch?
Netflix, Vudu, Google Play, and Amazon Instant Video.
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It’s very important to know what love is about…
skazov
The classic romantic movie was not a plus for me.
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happy ending always the best
user213808
Loved this movie! Watched it with my wife and she also loved it. Can't wait to see the second one!
Gunel_GQ
Light, romantic movie at night
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