I can't help but again be deeply put off by the film, as it uses heavy handed tactics to force a message rather than inspire, despite what the cover states ("The #1 inspirational movie in America!"). It's almost as if the men behind this film felt that no improvement would be necessary, no effort need be made, that a minimal amount of money, and a strong, possibly overbearing Christian message would lead to great box office success and DVD sales. 'Fireproof' fails for all the same reasons as 'Facing the Giants.' There was no obvious growth between films for the Sherwood Baptist Church and the writer/director duo of Alex and Stephen Kendrick, no learning from past mistakes.
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It seems 'Fireproof' is the polar opposite of this experiment, with a trial of random tasks aiming to make one feel more connected to their spouse by all means non-physical, with bible verses attached for good measure. I can't help but feel a bit of deja vu here, and not just because of the striking similarities between 'Fireproof' and 'Giants.' In recent years, tales of pastors preaching for their congregation to procreate daily for a month have been met with great success, with couples getting reconnected, strengthening the bond, and possibly leading to new elements in a relationship if conception occurs (which also helps the church grow). Failure seems inevitable as Caleb doesn't put his all into the program, but with the death of his marriage becoming more evident with every passing day, his commitments and beliefs will be tested. The "Love Dare" also happens to be based in faith and scripture.
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Impossible, that is, until Caleb's father John (Harris Malcom) challenges him to fight for his marriage using a booklet containing a guide on how to treat his wife for the next forty days. Caleb's job as a firefighter brings him daily stress, as failing his job may cost lives, and his patience for not being appreciated at home has caused a rift that seems impossible to repair. Love is a feeling only attainable through God.Īfter watching 'Fireproof,' I'm not even sure if I'm being sarcastic anymore.įrom the same church and writing/directing brotherly duo that brought us 'Facing the Giants' comes another far fetched tale of everything failing, until belief and trust in the Lord changes everything in wonderful ways.Ĭaleb (Kirk Cameron) and Catherine (Erin Bethea) Holt's marriage is nearing its end, with neither feeling appreciated or respected by their spouse. Love is a force that drives a man to smash his own computer. Love is like everyone and their mother not wearing their wedding bands. Love is like a pair of salt and pepper shakers.
Now Caleb Holt is ready to face his toughest job ever-rescuing his wife's heart. But is it too late to fireproof his marriage? His job is to rescue others. And-with God's help-he begins to understand what it means to truly love his wife. 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. While trying to stay true to his promise, Caleb becomes frustrated time and again. When Caleb discovers the book's daily challenges are tied into his parents' newfound faith, his already limited interest is further dampened. 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 more than for his marriage. Regular arguments over jobs, finances, housework, and outside interests have readied them both to move on to something with more sparks. Neither one understands the pressures the other faces-he as firefighter and she as the public relations director of a hospital. After seven years of marriage, Caleb and Catherine Holt have drifted so far apart that Catherine wishes she had never married. At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. Caleb Holt lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind. Overview - At work, inside burning buildings, Capt.
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