Movie review
July 29, 2022 · 122 min · PG-13
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
A struggling singer-songwriter with Type 1 diabetes enters a marriage of convenience with a Marine for health insurance and financial benefits, but their fake relationship turns real after tragedy strikes during his deployment. The story centers on their romance developing amid political opposites and personal growth. Audience-visible woke elements include recurring political debates, feminist signaling, progressive symbols, and LGBTQ+ representation in a supporting role.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Purple Hearts.
Woke representation / casting
Visible LGBTQ+ representation in supporting character and progressive identity symbols like pride flags and feminist messaging.
Woke political dialogue
Recurring explicit political debates on military, healthcare, racism, and cultural issues.
Identity-driven story themes
Progressive liberal views and feminist identity of female lead drive initial conflicts.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Portrayals of healthcare system failures and toxic masculinity in military culture called out by lead.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Production
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Backlash from progressive side for being insufficiently critical of military and conservatism; no complaints of pushing woke messaging.
Creator track record context
Writer Kyle Jarrow has credits on Star Trek: Discovery with known identity and social justice elements.
