Fireproof
MPAA Rating: PGfor thematic material and some peril.

Review coming from Contributor: Eric Bell

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Primary Audience:
Adults, Teens
Genre:
Action, Drama, Christian
Length:
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Year of Release:
2008
USA Release:
September 26, 2008 (wide)
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Featuring: Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, Alex Kendrick, Bailey Cave, Jason McLeod, Tommy McBride, Jim McBride, Janet Lee Dapper, Ray Wood, Harris Malcom, Kelly Johnson, Melanie Tomlinson, Taylor Glow, Stephen Dervan, Allison Dawson, Blake Bailey, Eric Young, Anthony Brown, Carla Hawkins, Perry Revell, Renata Williams, Ken Bevel, Phyllis Malcom, Bill Stafford, Dot Majors, Sue Holt, Stephanie Makulinski, Amberly Marquard, Faye Sharber, Dwan Williams, Deena Taylor, Heidi Johnson
Director: Alex Kendrick
Producer: Michael Catt, Jim McBride, David Nixon / Sherwood Pictures and Provident Films
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“Never leave your partner behind”

Producer’s Synopsis: “At work, inside burning buildings, Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind. At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules.

After seven years of marriage, Caleb and Catherine Holt have drifted so far apart that Catherine wishes she had never married. Neither one understands the pressures the other faces—as firefighter and she as the public relations director of a hospital. Regular arguments over jobs, finances, housework, and outside interests have readied them both to move on to something with more sparks.

As the couple prepares to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb's father challenges his son to commit to a 40-day experiment he calls ‘The Love Dare.’ Wondering if it's even worth the effort, Caleb agrees, but more for his father's sake than for his marriage. When Caleb discovers the book's daily challenges are tied into his parents' newfound faith, his already limited interest is further dampened.

While trying to stay true to his promise, Caleb becomes frustrated time and again. He finally asks his father, ‘How am I supposed to show love to somebody who constantly rejects me?’ When his father explains that this is the love God shows to us, Caleb makes a life-changing commitment to love God. And—with God's help—he begins to understand what it means to truly love his wife. But is it too late to fireproof his marriage? His job is to rescue others. Now Caleb Holt is ready to face his toughest job ever… rescuing his wife's heart.”

“FIREPROOF is the third feature film from Sherwood Pictures—the creators of FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL. With hope-filled, heartfelt storytelling, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church continues to touch the world from Albany, Georgia. Ministry will continue long after FIREPROOF opens this fall. Cast and crew understand they are ambassadors for the film's message of hope.

And, as with FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL, proceeds from the movie will help build Sherwood's 82-acre public sports park in Albany—with walking trails, a fishing pond, horse stables and riding trails, tennis courts, baseball fields, and soccer fields. Albany residents already enjoy many of the amenities, with more on the way.

‘I think there will be even more ministry opportunities with FIREPROOF than we saw with FACING THE GIANTS,” says Sherwood Senior Pastor Michael Catt. ‘We don't do this so that people will pat us on the back. We do it for God's glory.’ An action-packed love story, FIREPROOF promises to have audiences laughing, crying, and inching toward the edge of their seats as they are drawn into the world of a firefighter, his wife… and a marriage worth rescuing.”

See our two Christian Film News™ articles about “Fireproof”…

Official site: fireproofthemovie.com and fireproofmymarriage.com


Viewer CommentsSend your comments

Several members of the ministry staff of ChristianAnswers® Team Member Living Waters/Way of the Master went to a sneak preview of “Fireproof” (premiers September 26, 2008). The consensus was universal, this movie is a “slam-dunk.”

Ray Comfort:
“‘Fireproof’ isn't just a wonderful, entertaining, heartwarming, life-changing tear-jerker. It presents a powerful and clear God-honoring gospel message that will make you want to shout for joy. Kirk Cameron's performance is stunning.”
Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne, Executive Vice President, Living Waters:
“Simply put, ‘Fireproof’ is a life changer! It powerfully and creatively delivers a timely message to a generation that desperately needs it. It is one of the most inspirational movies I have every seen. I can hardly wait to take my friends to see it!”
Mark Spence, Dean of the School of Biblical Evangelism:
“I loved this movie for the sole reason that it was a breath of fresh air in the midst of the normal Hollywood smog. I've seldom witnessed audiences participating in a film as much as this one. There was crying, laughing, and cheering from the crowd. I have to say, that in an age of super budgeted feature films where most come and go in a couple of weeks after tanking, ‘Fireproof’ outshines and out classes them with this heartfelt homerun.”

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