Background: I knew I wanted to see Fireproof as soon as I heard that Sherwood Pictures was making another film. I’d seen Facing the Giants, and while it was no cinematic masterpiece, I’d enjoyed it. Our local theater was one of the first in the area to show Fireproof—in the small upstairs theater that holds about 75 people. My sister Blendy and I saw it the second weekend the theater had it (the theater is only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights), and it was sold out. People traveled from surrounding towns to see it, and in that moment, I was so proud of my little hometown theater!
Plot: Caleb and Catherine are in a lifeless marriage. He’s addicted to porn; she’s started flirting with a doctor at the hospital where she works. When Catherine asks for a divorce, Caleb’s father challenges him to “The Love Dare”—a plan to show love to Catherine unconditionally. Caleb agrees reluctantly, and in the process falls in love with his wife all over again. Most importantly, though, he also begins a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Reactions: No, the acting isn’t Oscar-worthy. But it’s far better than in Facing the Giants, and the message of the film is one worth hearing. Every time I watch it, I’m struck by two things—how horrible the acting is in the movie’s first scene and how quickly I move past that and get completely sucked into the story. I love this movie, and I highly recommend it!
Verdict: Keep
I also wrote about Fireproof on my other blog. You can see that post here.
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