But as an evangelism project this film is dead in the water. Those who already know Christ will think twice about some simple, basic principles that might strengthen their marriage commitment. I would say this is the one great strength of the film. (Is it not interesting that Christians will come out in large numbers for a film but so few would attend a prayer meeting for repentance and renewal, or a conference on serious theology?)Īnyway, the film might well help some Christians who are in tense and unhappy marriages. My honest opinion is that the fairly significant opening weekend box for this film came from Christians who were urged to attend. I seriously doubt that it will work with the majority of Americans who might somehow find their way into the theater to see this film.
WHAT IS FIREPROOF THE MOVIE ABOUT MOVIE
The movie is replete with Christian language and cultural forms, including a real cross and a real "invite Jesus into your heart scene" that may still work in Albany, Georgia. It is hard not to give too much away but the movie and the ending are "happily-ever after" Christian romanticism. They begin to pray and work to save the couple and their marriage. But Caleb's dad and mom, who did not rear him in a Christian home but have now been converted, sincerely long to help their son.
His wife (Catherine) is fed up with Caleb's control, and thus seeks a divorce. The man (Caleb), played by Kirk Cameron, is a firefighter, thus the title. I had not planed to go but more than a few Christian friends urged me to, so I spent an afternoon at the theater.įireproof highlights the marriage of a non-Christian couple in Albany. I saw Facing the Giants on DVD and I saw Fireproof in the theater a few weeks ago. I have no doubt that some people have been profoundly changed by seeing both films.
The church, and numerous friends of this congregation, have invested thousands of dollars and probably millions of hours of personal sacrifice to produce these two films. The congregation of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, is to be commended for its noble efforts to present the gospel to modern men and women. The new movie Fireproof is is conceived and produced by the same folks who brought us Facing the Giants, the football movie that stirred some evangelicals so deeply.