5 things nobody wants to admit about Purple Hearts

In the summer of 2022, Netflix struck gold with a small romantic drama film that became a worldwide blockbuster. Purple Hearts, based on the book of the same name by Tess Wakefield, became an inescapable Netflix movie that everyone had strong opinions about. From its storytelling to demand for a sequel, it’s all been said.

The movie stars Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine as Cassie and Luke, a mismatched pair thrown together by circumstance. When Cassie struggles to pay her medical bills and Luke needs to pay back a debt to his former drug dealer, the aspiring musician and Marine begrudgingly to get married to reap the rewards of Luke’s military benefits.

Although Cassie and Luke share some extreme fundamental differences in their political views and otherwise, along the course of their “marriage,” the love between the pair becomes real. In between the romantic moments that make some viewers swoon, the movie also grapples with subject matter that understandingly and obviously wasn’t well-received.

Things no one wants to admit about Purple Hearts

The popular yet polarizing movie has maintained both that popularity and polarization well after its release, still garnering criticism for its handling of political division while also picking up award wins for Carson’s musical contributions to the equally blockbuster, record-breaking soundtrack. Like it or not, it’s a part of pop culture that’s here to stay.

But what are some things that people might not be willing to admit about the movie? Did the love story work? What was the strongest aspect of the film? Was the movie really as bad as it was made out to be? Let’s dive into five of the biggest discussion points surrounding Purple Hearts!