Fireproof

Last night Jenni and I watched the film Fireproof, which came out on DVD this week. I was intrigued for at least two reasons: nearly every review I’ve read has been positive, and a wholesome movie with a $500,000 budget has already grossed about $33.5 million!

We weren’t disappointed. Rather, we were surprised how well done and edifying the movie is. Highly recommended, especially for married couples.

One of the best lines illustrates how counter-cultural this film is: “Don’t just follow your heart. You gotta lead your heart.” That’s one reason I think that this film is great for singles to watch, too. So many other films (starting with Disney “classics”!) promote exactly the wrong message (i.e., a self-serving, follow-your-heart, do-whatever-you-think-will-gratify-you approach).

About

1. official site (includes more videos, pics, resources)
2. Wikipedia
3. Kirk Cameron: “I’ll only kiss my wife”
4. trailer:

Reviews

1. Phil Johnson (read this one first)
2. Baptist Press
3. Tim Challies
4. Alex Chediak
5. Christian Spotlight
6. Christianity Today
7. Joy McCarnan
8. Plugged In
9. James White
   

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   Jeff Lash says:

   February 3, 2009 at 1:41 am

   Yeah…my wife and I watched it the same night and were pleasantly surprised as well. I have a lot of respect for Kirk Cameron and his love for the Lord. However, I often have very little hope for “Christian” movies. Nevertheless, I thought the storyline of the movie was pretty good. Some of the acting left a little bit to be desired but I love the intention. It felt a lot like one of those Hallmark movies (my parents love those things). I thought it had a couple of clever moments like the recurring trash can scene. And I too appreciated the counter-cultural statement about the heart (love is a choice because the heart can deceive). All in all, it is one of the few Christian movies that I would have no hesitancy recommending.