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Movie Reviews of Fireproof
Movie Review: Excellent film for couples!
Summary: 5 Stars
I will never be able to write a review that gives enough credit to this movie. We received a promotional packet in the church to present it to the congregation. I purchased the movie because it sounding great - kind of like a chick flick for couples gone awry, I thought it might give some value to the married folks in the church and the adult class chose it for a dinner and movie night. Shockingly, it is incredibly emotional. My husband had tears in his eyes and said that there was several occasions where he felt he needed to go to the men's room. But we were not the only one's. There were two other couples that did loose it during the showing. The pastor said a quick prayer after it was over since so many had swollen eyes and obviously not up for conversation about the movie. Several of us stayed over and discussed getting the kits that go with it.
The next day I ordered enough for a class and scheduled a study group for the next two months. The kit is awesome too. Our study group used the books to help spur conversation and life changing advise. This was truly one of the best "Bible" study classes I have attended. There is nothing on earth as important as your relationship with God and your spouse. If you put God first in your life, He will help you with your problems. He will heal your wounds, and that feeling of teenage puppy love will come back to a 15 year marriage. I am living proof of that after this movie and program!
I also purchased a copy for a separated couple, the church library, and a couple other couples. This is a movie, like the "Passion of Christ", that is worth purchasing just to make sure the director's, writers, cast, etc know that this type of movie is valuable and will be supported!
This is a movie that will be on the "top shelf" in the bookcase. This is one of five movies that will not go with the other family movies. It must be cared for and cherished. I know that my husband and I will pull it off the shelf occasionally, "to put things in perspective and get back on track with the important things in life". I wish I had this movie fifteen years ago. I would not have made so many mistakes and would have been a better wife. Like I said, I will never be able to give this movie a high enough rating and a proper review to give it justice.
Movie Review: One of the best
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best movie I have ever seen and I've seen a lot of movies. Is it the best quality - no. Is it the best acting - no. However,that is only because it was done on a shoestring budget. Movies like this can't get the expensive and special effects of Hollywood movies but it still does a pretty good job. It's really sad that there are some people who are going to see that this is a Christian movie and never watch at all or won't follow through. This has so many good lessons for everyone.
There are some fire and accident scenes thrown in that will keep you on the edge of your seat. However, the main part of this movie is that it can help if you're in a marriage - whether good or bad. If you think it's hopeless, it shows it's isn't. If you think it's good, then it shows how to keep it good. If you had a previous marriage that didn't work out, it can show you how to be a person wothy of being married, finding the mate and being the right mate. If you are wanting to find someone, there are tons of lessons to show you what to do and not do. It can also be a great movie for anyone who has any kind of addiction, whether it be porn, alcohol, drugs, etc. The scene of him dealing with his addiction was wonderful and the whole idea of how that addiction was destroying his marriage was so important.
Because of time limits, they sort of made one part a bit more speedy. There was a part where she told him that it would be a while before she could trust him again. Sometimes, it can take nearly a lifetime to rebuild trust but that doesn't mean that life is not wonderful and that marriage is not wonderful in the meantime. Every little thing they do to prove that trust just makes it better.
My husband loved the surprise ending the father revealed to his son.
One of my favorite parts of this movie, most people won't know. When he had the kissing part with his wife, the scene goes to shadows and his real wife stepped up for that part because they believed that a person should not be kissing someone other than their mate. That's something I hate about other movies and wonder how spouses handle it. No wonder Hollywood divorces are so high.
There are funny scenes thrown in but there is room for plenty of tears. Don't miss this movie!
Movie Review: A Must See for Married Couples!
Summary: 5 Stars
"FireProof" is an excellent Christian based movie that is a must see for all married couples! My introduction to the movie came from New Light Christian Center Church's decision to show this outstanding movie to all married couples and singles that desire to be married.
The only familiar actor in the movie was Kirk Cameron, but due to the excellent and awesome performance from each character in the movie...star power was not an issue.
Kirk portrays a Fireman who is respected at work for his chosen profession, but at home he feels like he does not get the love and respect he deserves. His profession trains him to never leave his partner, but at home he has forgotten this rule. As space and distance enter the marriage, so does negative competition. Kirk has a fascination with internet porn and a very married Doctor at the hospital where his wife works, has his cheating eyes on her. The good Doctor is sending flowers, hiding his marital status and doing all the things that the husband is not doing. After divorce becomes a possible reality, a family member who has experienced a troubled marriage and was able to turn it into a better marriage through faith based acts, prayer and love...provides the husband with the tools needed to save his marriage. Also a co-worker at the Fire Department shares how his marriage came to be what God designed marriage to be like. In between the marital issues, the movie keeps you on the edge of your seat with the various daily runs of the Fire Department. The close to death calls give you new perscpectives on life.
I highly recommend the movie and the book! You can use this as a ministry tool at church, a couseling tool, or have some couples over to view the movie and call it "Marriage Commitment" movie party. I hope more churches will do as my church did and promote this movie. The movie will generate some awesome discussions, save some marriages, heal some relationships and help a single person decide if they are really up for the work that marriage requires. Yes, this movie will do all of that and more! It may even make someone rededicate themselves to Christ.
This is a must have for your library. BUY IT and get one for a friend.
Review by:
Pamela & Ivan Wade
Movie Review: Excellent Movie For All Fair-Minded People
Summary: 5 Stars
Insert Muslim, or Hindu or any ethnic group except caucasian or Christianity and what would this movie incite in the people who left negative reviews here? There is no doubt that Fireproof not only has a powerful message about saving a marriage, but that believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will enhance the process. I have watched plenty of movies about the Hindu religion, or clans of people with similar messages without this kind of prejudice overwhelming the reviews.
Everybody, and I mean everybody, needs to get over themselves, stop fearing the unknown (to them) and stop demeaning ANY group of humanity. This world will never know peace if it doesn't stop shifting the noose from culture to culture.
Fireproof is a sweet, positive, wonderful story. Far more realistic than ANYthing I see coming out of Hollywood. I saw myself and my husband all over this movie and I imagine I'm not the only one. We have worked hard to keep our marriage together for thirty years and it was lovely to see a movie uplift marriage for a change. Yes, it wasn't exactly up to the technical quality of X-men or Gladiator. But when I found out that most of the actors were volunteers and not professional, as well as the crew, frankly I was floored.
And anybody who watched this movie, who didn't cringe when Kirk Cameron's character lays into his wife for all the things she does wrong (in the beginning of the movie), must be made of stone. It was so realistic, I actually cried - feeling the battering myself.
I am giving this movie what it deserves from any rational-thinking American: Five stars for taking on a difficult subject in an almost scary, realistic manner, and allowing us to watch a miracle unfold to a happy ending we should all have but is abhorred by the intelligentsia today. At the Academy Awards tonight, Sean Penn is being lauded for being a hero of the gay culture. I say fine! But why is it that Harvey Milk is such a hero, and this movie is vilified? We should all embrace the beauty in all of society, allowing people to make their own decisions while being civil if we don't agree.
Thank you to the entire cast and crew of this wonderful movie for giving my husband and me a lovely evening of entertainment.
Movie Review: A Drama with a fine story and message
Summary: 5 Stars
Fireproof is a drama, it isn't really an action film. It is also pretty low budget so don't expect high end special effects. But it does have a story to tell and does a pretty solid job of doing it.
The acting for the most part is not good, most of it is poor but the actors do try and you can tell. Kirk Cameron's acting is fine, maybe not acedemy award excellence, but honestly he does play his role very well with a more well trained supporting cast this film would really have shined and his performance might have stood out even more. The Lt. he plays off of does a pretty solid if not great job, and the actor playing his character's dad does a fine job. Most of the scenes with just Kirk and his dad are excellent and that is why I think with a better cast you might think even more highly of Kirk's work.
The story is excellent, and for one who is married very much how things are. Mariage is more about learning about how to live with each other then you can know until you get there. It also takes constant care and work, something Kirk's character learns along the journey he takes in the film.
My wife brought this home and I was tempted to skip it, but after a bit I got sucked in. I saw in Kirk's character many of the flaws I had as a husband, and have tried to overcome. Learning to pitch in around the house even when you are tired, learning to give up some personal things for each other, and learning to do for each other without being asked all sound so simple. But wait until you get married, what once seemed simple can overwhelm and evade you. You have to be dedicated to your spouse and family in ways I can not even write, but the film does a good job of showing.
Sure production quality and general side character acting is subpar, but generally clean. But the main character and story are excellent and well done. I really enjoyed it a ton.
Just for the record I am not a bible belt person, I live in NY and was born and raised in NJ. I'm north eastern all the way, I am not born again nor does the concept work for me. I am christian though but even were I not many of the points and the general theme really should resonate with any married person.