Fireproof

Name: Fireproof
Genre: Drama
Released: September 26, 2008
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 28
Cast: Erin Bethea, Kirk Cameron

2008

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Affirm Films | Release Date: September 26, 2008 | PG

Starring: Erin Bethea, Kirk Cameron

Summary: 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. As the coupleAt 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. As the couple prepares to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb’s father challenges his son to commit to a 40-day experimental he calls “The Love Dare”. When Caleb discovers the book’s daily challenges are tied into his parents’ newfound faith, his already limited interest is further dampened. Is it too late to fireproof his marriage? Caleb Holt’s job is to rescue others, but now he has to face his toughest job ever…rescuing his wife’s heart. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)… Expand

Director: Alex Kendrick

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG

Runtime: 122 min

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Frank Scheck

While hardly sophisticated in its approach and certainly not polished in its technical elements, the film does get its heartfelt message across with undeniable sincerity. Read full review

Ed Gonzales

Then the film gets all religulous, suggesting that Caleb's devotion to healing means nothing without Jesus, and so Fireproof stops becoming relatable to us all and only to the already, or easily, indoctrinated. Read full review

Chris Willman

The filmmakers hedge their bets by making the young marrieds agnostic at the start of the movie, in order to turn Fireproof into a manual for eternal as well as marital salvation. Read full review

Joe Leydon

Cameron is genuinely compelling as Caleb. Read full review

Josh Rosenblatt

Makes for fruitful soul-fishing but lousy drama. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Cameron acts like a childish jerk, even in the reconciliation phase, and the underlying reason is that he--and the movie--hates women. Read full review

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KenS.

Oct 15, 2008

If you like movies that move and inspire you to be the best that you can be, enable us to laugh at ourselves and comfirm the truths of the deepest regions of our hearts, this is for you! This 48 year old man who has been married for 22 years has lived out the bumps in the road of marriage If you like movies that move and inspire you to be the best that you can be, enable us to laugh at ourselves and comfirm the truths of the deepest regions of our hearts, this is for you! This 48 year old man who has been married for 22 years has lived out the bumps in the road of marriage and the bible based teachings given here are the way, truth and life with our spouses. Dont listen to movie critics on this one. It was the beat money I've spent in a long while at a theater!… Expand

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JaredB.

Feb 12, 2009

After hearing that "Fireproof" was a movie about marriage, I, being a bachelor, was a little less than excited to see it. But, after hearing nothing but good things from my fellow Christian friends, I decided to give it a look. To my surprise, I LOVED IT!!!!! This movie actually gave me After hearing that "Fireproof" was a movie about marriage, I, being a bachelor, was a little less than excited to see it. But, after hearing nothing but good things from my fellow Christian friends, I decided to give it a look. To my surprise, I LOVED IT!!!!! This movie actually gave me great advice on what to do, whenever I do get married, to make it work. Regardless of your marital status, you owe it to yourself to see this flat-out amazing movie.… Expand

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AmyS.

Oct 14, 2008

True and helpful. Marriage is hard but there is hope.

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DeniseS

Oct 8, 2008

The only reason why I didn't give this movie a perfect score is the acting was substandard. On the other hand to keep in mind, this is an all volunteer production with Cameron being the only professional actor. With that aside, this movie was the most realistic and powerfully moving The only reason why I didn't give this movie a perfect score is the acting was substandard. On the other hand to keep in mind, this is an all volunteer production with Cameron being the only professional actor. With that aside, this movie was the most realistic and powerfully moving story I've ever seen. Make sure to bring plenty of kleenex. This movie touches on many of the trials of marriage and how it only takes One to overcome. The message of determined unconditional love was thought provoking and it has made me a better spouse. This movie could be life changing to millions of couples. Since this movie donates all its proceeds to charity, that alone should motivate us all to see it.… Expand

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DenB.

Oct 3, 2008

Excellent subject matter wide appeal in moral circles, stay's away from touching issues regarding same sex relationships acting as would be expected by cast makeup well done overall from a church ! Hollyood may need to take cue

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Nov 15, 2008

Don't get me wrong, I found the message of the movie agreeable. It discusses the truth about love and marriage. However, the movie as art is abysmal. The script has some gaping holes. The acting, with the exception of Kirk Cameron at times, is rigid and forced. Christians should have Don't get me wrong, I found the message of the movie agreeable. It discusses the truth about love and marriage. However, the movie as art is abysmal. The script has some gaping holes. The acting, with the exception of Kirk Cameron at times, is rigid and forced. Christians should have the best art out there, not the worst. Don't be fooled into thinking this movie is good just because you agreed with the theme.… Expand

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LandonL.

Oct 5, 2008

To say that this film was a steaming pile of mediocrity would be an overstatement. Box office poison. Stay away.

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