Fireproof (movie review)
Fireproof is the best, unashamedly christian movie I've seen yet. Having said that, the reason is because although Fireproof does have the gospel in it, it is presented in a personal, realistic way. Realistic as in shown from someone who desires to not shove, but gently reveal what is so beautiful about the cross. And though I've given the movie praise simply for this one aspect, the gospel that plays a significant part of Fireproof's message is not the main theme.
Two people fall in love and are married. Without work though, marriage goes down the tubes, and that is what this movie is about. Caleb and Catherine Holt are getting a divorce. My last movie review was about Marley & Me, and although it was a secular take on different areas of marriage, it's interesting to compare these two movies. But anyway. Fireproof does a great job of displaying a very real situation in which both spouses have decided to call it quits. To put it shortly, and without giving away anything that's to critical to ruin the movie, Fireproof is about reconciliation.
The idea is that it takes work to make a fireproof marriage, and marriage is worth working for. That's what I got in a general sense, which could be a good or bad thing, depending on how you like your movies. I say a general sense, because Fireproof didn't really hammer out a message of why you should stick with marriage. A few scenes and some dialogue nicely portrayed some strong reasons, certainly, but not in a strong or overbearing way. Following that, the acting wasn't to bad at all, only one or two people seemed like they weren't people. Kirk Cameron (Caleb Holt) led the movie quite well. And, although there's definitely room to improve, some of his scenes were downright superb.
Enough of that. Fireproof is highly recommended. Besides being encouraging, I had, sheesh, I had moist eyes for a good fifteen minutes of run time. Actually lost some excess moisture at three different scenes. Not entirely sure if I like that, but hey, Fireproof deserved it. Watch this movie. Please.
And you might just want to watch it by yourself first.
Two people fall in love and are married. Without work though, marriage goes down the tubes, and that is what this movie is about. Caleb and Catherine Holt are getting a divorce. My last movie review was about Marley & Me, and although it was a secular take on different areas of marriage, it's interesting to compare these two movies. But anyway. Fireproof does a great job of displaying a very real situation in which both spouses have decided to call it quits. To put it shortly, and without giving away anything that's to critical to ruin the movie, Fireproof is about reconciliation.
The idea is that it takes work to make a fireproof marriage, and marriage is worth working for. That's what I got in a general sense, which could be a good or bad thing, depending on how you like your movies. I say a general sense, because Fireproof didn't really hammer out a message of why you should stick with marriage. A few scenes and some dialogue nicely portrayed some strong reasons, certainly, but not in a strong or overbearing way. Following that, the acting wasn't to bad at all, only one or two people seemed like they weren't people. Kirk Cameron (Caleb Holt) led the movie quite well. And, although there's definitely room to improve, some of his scenes were downright superb.
Enough of that. Fireproof is highly recommended. Besides being encouraging, I had, sheesh, I had moist eyes for a good fifteen minutes of run time. Actually lost some excess moisture at three different scenes. Not entirely sure if I like that, but hey, Fireproof deserved it. Watch this movie. Please.
And you might just want to watch it by yourself first.
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