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Last weekend, I went to see the movie "Fireproof". Kirk Cameron, the teenage star of "Growing Pains", has been starring in a number of Christian movies including the Left Behind series. In this movie, Kirk plays the role as a fire chief - having great success at work, but has problems with his marriage of seven years with his wife at home. I don't want to give the story away, but as usual, Kirk did an outstanding job in performing his role as a fire chief-husband. The movie is produced by Sherwood Pictures - the same organization who made "Facing The Giants". The movie has a nice mix of comedy and serious messages about how vitial it is for a husband and wife to do things to love, honor, and respect each other. I laughed and cried throughout the movie (mostly crying towards the end of the movie). The funny thing is that after the movie was over, the couples were more in love with each other as everyone walked out. I feel that both singles and couples struggling in their relationships should see this movie. If you've seen this movie, what are your thoughts on "Fireproof"?
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This is on my "I want to see this movie" list.....
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Originally Posted by dnnmllr

This is on my "I want to see this movie" list.....
mine too
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Originally Posted by renewedguy,

Last weekend, I went to see the movie "Fireproof". Kirk Cameron, the teenage star of "Growing Pains", has been starring in a number of Christian movies including the Left Behind series. In this movie, Kirk plays the role as a fire chief - having great success at work, but has problems with his marriage of seven years with his wife at home. I don't want to give the story away, but as usual, Kirk did an outstanding job in performing his role as a fire chief-husband. The movie is produced by Sherwood Pictures - the same organization who made "Facing The Giants". The movie has a nice mix of comedy and serious messages about how vitial it is for a husband and wife to do things to love, honor, and respect each other. I laughed and cried throughout the movie (mostly crying towards the end of the movie). The funny thing is that after the movie was over, the couples were more in love with each other as everyone walked out. I feel that both singles and couples struggling in their relationships should see this movie. If you've seen this movie, what are your thoughts on "Fireproof"?
I saw it and was disappointed; the movie justifiably spent time showing the husband's struggles (and failures) in his marriage and the effort he put back into wooing his wife.


However, the wife's own failures were, for the most part, ignored and there was no similar growth for her character (an older woman, a minor character, does try to express concern when she is seeing a young, handsome doctor while married, but the wife dismisses her concerns and shuts down the conversation.


The movie would have been better had they showed that BOTH parties need to work in a marriage.
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I bought the DVD the day after it was released. Have watched it clear through 3 times; watched it once with my wife. I have also seen the last few scenes several more times.


The most important part of Caleb's fight to win back his wife's heart is his acceptance of Christ as his Savior. The scene at the cross brings tears to my eyes every timeI see it. Next is Caleb's apology to Catherine. (brings tears to my eyes every time I see it) Read the Love Dare day 28; "Is there a need you could lift from their shoulders (your spouse) today by a DARING act of sacrifice on your part~?" The scene where Catherine realizes what Caleb did on "day 28" brings tears to my eyes too.


Though not mentioned in the "Extras" and "Features" portion of the DVD (I have watched these several times too) Catherine's feelings and emotions are so badly damaged that she begins to fall into the TRAP of "falling for the first man that shows her any kindness or attention". "Rebound romances" are disasters~! As a medical doctor Gavin Keller knew that and was taking deliberate advantage of a vulnerable Catherine. Only Nurse Anna in the movie could see this and warn Catherine.


The movie is well worth watching~!
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I bought the DVD the day after it was released. Have watched it clear through 3 times; watched it once with my wife. I have also seen the last few scenes several more times.


The most important part of Caleb's fight to win backhis wife's heartis his acceptance of Christ as his Savior. The scene at the cross brings tears to my eyes every timeI see it. Next is Caleb's apology to Catherine. (brings tears to my eyes every time I see it)Read the Love Dare day 28; "Is there a need you could lift from their shoulders (your spouse) today by a DARING act of sacrifice on your part~?" The scene where Catherine realizeswhat Caleb did on "day 28" brings tears to my eyes too.


Though not mentioned in the "Extras" and "Features" portion of the DVD (I have watched these several times too) Catherine's feelings and emotions are so badly damaged that she begins to fall into the TRAP of "falling for the first man that shows her any kindness or attention". "Rebound romances" are disasters~! As a medical doctor Gavin Keller knew that and was taking deliberate advantage of a vulnerable Catherine. OnlyNurse Anna in the movie could see this and warn Catherine.


The movie is well worth watching~!
.....I plan to watch this movie.....
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I would like to see some discussion of the discussion questions in the book version of FIREPROOF. I have been writing my thoughts down in an ancient version of WP for Windows; will send them to the producers when I get them typed out.
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Originally Posted by Immerito
I saw it and was disappointed; the movie justifiably spent time showing the husband's struggles (and failures) in his marriage and the effort he put back into wooing his wife.


However, the wife's own failures were, for the most part, ignored and there was no similar growth for her character (an older woman, a minor character, does try to express concern when she is seeing a young, handsome doctor while married, but the wife dismisses her concerns and shuts down the conversation.


The movie would have been better had they showed that BOTH parties need to work in a marriage.
Early in the movie and the book FIREPROOF Catherine makes two decisions:

1) To divorce Caleb
2) To carry on a relationship with Dr. Keller behind Caleb's back.

Everything Catherine does is based on these two decisions until her "moment of truth" or "appointment with destiny." Even after Caleb's destruction of the computer and his appology she still plans to go ahead with the divorce. Only after Mrs. Evans straightens out her erronious belief that Dr. Keller paid the full price of the bed and power wheelchair for her mother does she change her mind. The book says she is "stunned" when she finds out it was Caleb who actually used his entire savings of $24,000 to pay for them. The movie clearly shows she is stunned by the news. By the grace of God she never has an "affair" with Dr. Keller~!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by renewedguy
Last weekend, I went to see the movie "Fireproof". Kirk Cameron, the teenage star of "Growing Pains", has been starring in a number of Christian movies including the Left Behind series. In this movie, Kirk plays the role as a fire chief - having great success at work, but has problems with his marriage of seven years with his wife at home. I don't want to give the story away, but as usual, Kirk did an outstanding job in performing his role as a fire chief-husband. The movie is produced by Sherwood Pictures - the same organization who made "Facing The Giants". The movie has a nice mix of comedy and serious messages about how vitial it is for a husband and wife to do things to love, honor, and respect each other. I laughed and cried throughout the movie (mostly crying towards the end of the movie). The funny thing is that after the movie was over, the couples were more in love with each other as everyone walked out. I feel that both singles and couples struggling in their relationships should see this movie. If you've seen this movie, what are your thoughts on "Fireproof"?
On a scale of 1-10 it is a 20~!
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I also watched it on dvd and came back with this to say:

I think the movie was made by Mormons. The god presence was so thick throughout the film I could just see it being shown in every Sunday school class in the country.Not say this is bad, but watching it made me wonder if it was funded by some religious organization.


The woman only seemed to wake up and learn to forgive him after she found out that her husband spent a huge load of money for her. That's a red flag......with sparklers. Not to say it sends the message woman will forgive for the right price.

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His father came across to me like someone on Prozac. eerily calm, always godly, if someone punched him he would shake their hand.......
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