Fireproof
Added 3/19/2010
My bride (of 34 years) and I have seen the movie multiple times. I purchased it as a 'gift' for our newly married son and daughter-in-law as they were going through the 'post-honeymoon' rough patch. The gift seems to be a contributor to getting them 'back' on the right road to a maturing marriage based upon love - for God and one another.
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from a modern female Christian point of view
Added 3/14/2010
I've read the other reviews, both the 1 star and the 5 star. I agree that this "film" was given high ratings simply because of it's Christian POV. I agree that the man in this "film" bends over backwards while the wife manages to not cheat on her husband.
But, my number one problem with this "film?"
*SPOILER ALERT*
Her main issue with him is his pornography problem. The director/writer ABSOLUTELY should have used the computer killing scene as the turning point. Having her "discover" what a good man he is because he spent $24,000 on a bed for her mom makes this about money. I was truly disgusted at that point. Those two scenes should have been switched, so she could say that she "can't be bought" and that he showed himself a changed man by replacing his computer with her.
It irks me to no end that it's the money that wins her over. Other than that a decent movie. But, really, we live in a society ruled by money-please don't have the hero of a "Christian film" win over his wife with that garbage!
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This is a great movie that shows you what real love and commitment to your marriage should be.
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A heroic fireman locked in a failing marriage accepts his father's challenge to take part in a 40-day experiment designed to teach both husband and wife the true meaning of commitment. When he's battling blazes, Capt. Caleb Holt adheres to the old firefighter's adage about never leaving your partner behind; back at home, it's an altogether different story. Caleb and his wife Catherine have been married for seven years, but lately arguments over career, housework, finances, and outside interests have driven the once-happy couple hopelessly apart. Kirk Cameron plays Caleb Holt and is the only professional actor in this movie. Since other parts are played by non-professionals, I consider the acting to be first rate. Sure, the production quality is not great by Hollywood standards, nor does it have the hype. A stunning movie that will shake the way you look at marriage in today's modern society, where divorce is the prevalent, primary option. A great movie to watch. I would recommend this movie to anyone married or not.
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Great movie! (even if You don't believe in God, the message is still good!)
Added 3/8/2010
Great movie, most people who gave 1 star are somewhat bias against Christians.. This movie gives a great message. I take it as "not by men's power alone."
America has a divorce rate of more than 50%! wow. Come on now. Marriage is just too cheap in their eyes.
Just a interesting fact of the movie: The actor in the end scene actually kissed his own wife. He didn't want to kiss another woman. He knew he only wanted to kiss wife, no one else. So he requested in the end scene to kiss own wife instead of the actress who played his wife in the movie.
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Fireproof
Added 3/19/2010
My bride (of 34 years) and I have seen the movie multiple times. I purchased it as a 'gift' for our newly married son and daughter-in-law as they were going through the 'post-honeymoon' rough patch. The gift seems to be a contributor to getting them 'back' on the right road to a maturing marriage based upon love - for God and one another.
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from a modern female Christian point of view
Added 3/14/2010
I've read the other reviews, both the 1 star and the 5 star. I agree that this "film" was given high ratings simply because of it's Christian POV. I agree that the man in this "film" bends over backwards while the wife manages to not cheat on her husband.
But, my number one problem with this "film?"
*SPOILER ALERT*
Her main issue with him is his pornography problem. The director/writer ABSOLUTELY should have used the computer killing scene as the turning point. Having her "discover" what a good man he is because he spent $24,000 on a bed for her mom makes this about money. I was truly disgusted at that point. Those two scenes should have been switched, so she could say that she "can't be bought" and that he showed himself a changed man by replacing his computer with her.
It irks me to no end that it's the money that wins her over. Other than that a decent movie. But, really, we live in a society ruled by money-please don't have the hero of a "Christian film" win over his wife with that garbage!
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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This is a great movie that shows you what real love and commitment to your marriage should be.
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