On Saturday we went to see the movie "Fireproof" at Rivertown Crossings Mall. We had heard great things about the movie and wanted to see what it was all about. The movie was so amazing and had such a great message, this is a must see movie. I'll write a little about the movie without giving too much away.
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The movie is about a couple that is having severe marital problems. They are both constantly at each others throats and are not feeling in love like they used to when they dated. It gets to the point where they both want out and decide to get a divorce. Caleb (the husband) calls his dad to talk about it and his dad asks him to work through a book for 40 days to try and save the marriage. He is reluctant at first but as he works through it some changes take place. It is a hard road but in the end it pays off.
The movie's main theme is that marriages are meant by God to be a permanent covenant, not just a contract that has escape clauses. It places great value on saving marriages that are failing, and that it is well worth the work it takes. It stresses that love is a choice and not a feeling, and that you must put your spouse first in order to have a great marriage. I think that if everyone saw this it would give hope to strong and struggling couples alike.
The movie also gives a very clear presentation of the gospel with nothing held back. This was another central theme of the movie, that marriages work best with God in the center.
Fireproof was a great all-around movie, with lots of action, comedy, and drama, and a heartfelt story. There were quite a few tear-jerker moments too. The only hard part about watching the movie was realizing the pain and hurt that so many people go through in their marriages. It felt very real and it will surely hit close to home for many people. I highly recommend this movie to everyone.
1 comment:
wow, the pop and pop Chritian culture i don't know about...
! :) glad you enjoyed the movie! great that there is at least some that have messages of hope etc.
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