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Movie Reviews of Fireproof
Movie Review: A pleasant surprise
Summary: 5 Stars
Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) is the local fire captain, a brave and heroic firefighter who's popular with his men. Things aren't so good at home, though; he and his wife have grown apart over the years and can barely tolerate each other. Caleb is addicted to porn and hoards his money for a boat while she seeks the affection of a co-worker.
I was surprised by how much I liked this movie. I usually don't watch Christian films, but this one is exciting, realistic, and has some fine acting. Kirk Cameron has matured from teen heartthrob to middle-aged heartthrob and he's wonderful as the selfish husband. All of the other actors were volunteers from a church in Georgia and were amazingly good for beginners. The church pastors wrote, directed, and produced the movie. I was impressed with the high quality of the movie, considering it was made with a low budget. There are thrilling firefighting scenes and all the characters are believable.
The book, The Love Dare plays an important part in the plot. The book was written by the director and gives practical suggestions and scriptural references designed to help repair broken marriages. This is a touching and engaging film, not overly preachy.
Movie Review: Did the Amazon Reviewer Actually Watch This?
Summary: 5 Stars
"When she points out that he has worked 43 days straight--three days longer than his required time--Caleb says, "That's doesn't mean I have to stop." To a certain extent, the film examines whether Caleb can stop. In the finite sense, of course he can. All he has to do it pack up and head home. But emotionally stunted to a certain degree, Caleb can't."
Um, Caleb working too much is not what she's referring to when she says these words, as anyone who's actually seen this great Christian movie would know. Yes, their marriage is on the rocks. But then Caleb takes the "dare" from his dad, in the form of a book that has one assignment every day for 40 days of ways Caleb can show love to his wife. The 43 days means Caleb has gone beyond the 40-day dare in showing love, because he has come to realize that love is an action, not a feeling, and as he has shown love to his wife it has once more rekindled in his heart.
This was an awesome movie. Thank you, Kendrick brothers and members of that church in GA, for producing a great film that kept me glued to the screen. It is SO nice to be able to watch a movie and not have to worry about swearing, sex, or other raunchy elements. This movie would probably be over kids' heads, but I would recommend it to every adult, especially every Christian adult.
Movie Review: Take this to heart!
Summary: 5 Stars
In a country where divorce is spreading like wild fire and children are suffering because of their broken families, it would be so great if everyone took this movie to heart!
I've seen so many marriages on the brink that have turned to God and the Bible and completely changed their lives! They've gone from bitter, angry people to happy, loving partners in life. In fact, the people that I've personally change like this have WAY BETTER marriages than the people I know who have never struggled at all together.
I don't suggest that there is never a marriage not worth saving, but in the grand scheme of life (especially in our country), we feel injustice is having to wait behind a person with 11 items in a 10 item only line. We have the same feelings in our marriages sometimes. We tend to have this "If I am putting even one ounce of effort more into our marriage than you are, then it's not fair" attitude. We need to get over ourselves and start giving our spouses (and children, friends, etc) 100% all the time, even if we feel like we aren't getting in return...the only way we can expect our spouse to change is if we're willing to change too. Sorta goes right along with the idea of "to get good friends we first need to become one" theory.
Try it! It works!
Movie Review: great resource for struggling couples; not so great for cinema
Summary: 5 Stars
I think it should be noted that this movie is most definitely not out there for its cinematic value. It's low budget and built on volunteers so it's bound to be a bit on the cheesy side.
However, the message in this is very powerful. The idea is simple enough: love is not a feeling; it is an action. A marriage must learn to brave storms, both of a personal nature and of an external one, if it is ever going to survive at all.
Honestly, I don't think I would have held out as long as this guy's wife did. The computer smashing would have been the proof to me that he was for real. But I can understand why she would have held out longer thanks to the advice and goading of her "friends". There's a little interesting alternate meaning to this - beware of the friend that gives too much advice about your personal life without being asked.
My husband and I both learned a lot from this movie. Despite the poor budget the story itself was very engaging. We both cried at some parts and laughed at others. We are both so totally psyched now to read The Love Dare for ourselves. This movie is a great preparation tool for the book if the book is anything like it is in the movie.
I highly recommend this to any struggling couple.
Movie Review: Fireproof "The Movie"
Summary: 5 Stars
Hello, I think some of you are retarded.. and that is a little harsh.
This is an ACTUAL FAITH BASED MOVIE. Not some big Hollywood production with Actors who are paid millions of dollars for a movie THEY PROBABLY WOULD NOT OF DONE WITHOUT THE PAY CHECK. These "actors/people" Volunteer to do these movies and only a few are actually paid. That is why you see the same faces over and over again.
They care and believe about what there doing and believe it will help change people and the way they look at life.
The Kendrick Brothers started something to bring Faith and God back in our lives, there not pushing anyone to see these movies and if you walk away from the Theater or your TV and your not a changed person,
THEN YOU NEED TO PUT GOD IN YOUR LIFE.. I HAVE watched and OWN all 3 movies and love everyone of them..
It's time for a change in Hollywood. Christianity is here to stay, Sherwood Pictures Movies are growing and growing, look at the numbers from Flywheel and Facing The Giants and now Fireproof, This is what we want.
I am in the U.S. Army stationed in IRAQ, This is the type of movies I look for. Something I would be proud to let my boys watch.