Fireproof
Posted By Joe on February 23, 2009
Saturday night was movie night in our house. My wife had checked out "Fireproof." I had vaguely heard of the movie and wasn't really interested in seeing it. I knew it was a Christian movie and starred Kirk Cameron. But I had thought it was a "chick-flick" and well, I didn't feel like sitting through one this night. Let me just say, though, that I cry just as easily as the next guy and I do like emotional movies. I like the cinematic experience of feeling the range of emotions. I guess you can say it's purifying for me.
I've seen a number of movies either made by Christians, or have a Christian message, or have spiritual overtones. Of the ones I've seen, a majority of them just seem to have stilted or corny dialog and the acting is sub-par. It upsets me sometimes because I think if you're going to have a movie to get the Christian message across, why can it be high-quality?
I don't want this post to turn into a movie review because I'm no critic. And while "Fireproof" did have some stilted dialog and preachy grand-standing, I actually enjoyed the movie very much. Obviously, with Kirk Cameron in the lead, you know you'll be watching a Christian movie and in that regard, that was just fine my me. At least I knew I wouldn't have to worry about being bombarded with foul language, etc. I found myself being teary eyed about half-way through the movie.
What I liked about it was that it's one of those movies that reminds you of priorities. It caused me to look at the job I'm doing as a husband (and even a son). If you haven't seen it yet, I would definitely put it on your "to rent" list.
Ironically enough, at today's services, the message was from Malachi and it dealt with divorce and the marriage covenant.
Praise be to God that He has blessed me with a wonderful wife. May He continue to work on me and teach me to continually become a better husband.
May He Increase!
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Joe,
I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. We'll have to look for that one.
You are a good man, Joe.
Where are you in the O.C.?
I'm in San Clemente. I used to live in Orange.
- Steve Martin
Hello Steve,
I'm up in Buena Park, in northwestern OC. San Clemente is very nice. I have a friend who lives down there. I also enjoyed going down to Tommy's Restaurant right off the 5. Fun place and good food!
Thanks for stopping by!
Joe.
Buena Park is a nice place to live!
Tommy's is fun! Greek food, too!
I'll be back to have some more good discussion with you, Joe!
Thanks for puttin' up with this wacky Lutheran!!
- Steve
I heard enough good things about this movie, now I can't wait to watch it.
I did like it. Honestly. I just had a few minor issues with it in terms of the "cheesiness factor" at times. Definitely worth checking out, though. It's wonderful to be able to watch a movie nowadays that expresses real emotions including anger, and doesn't have to resort to foul language.
Thanks Bino!