Fireproof

Rated: PG for thematic material and some peril.

Cast: Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, Jason McLeod, Alex Kendrick, Bailey Cave

Director: Alex Kendrick

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: he 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.

Honestly, I have not seen this movie; I can only recommend based on synopsis and referrals I have received. In my work, all I hear about are movies-I have heard a lot about this one. This movie brought people to the theatres who had not been in years simply because they were unable to find a movie with any standards for so long. While I fear "Fireproof" may become preachy in parts, it is much more wholesome than most material Hollywood has released recently.

"Fireproof" is available on DVD, and for those who live near a sub-run theatre (discount house...dollar theatre...), you may still be able to catch it on the big screen.

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(I personally may have to watch this movie just to see "Mike Seaver" having to deal with real problems-problems that cannot be solved in a 30 minute sitcom).