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Overall Score

Video/DVD
by Sherwood Pictures, Provident Films, Carmel Entertainment
Starring Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea

Story (from website):
At work, inside buring 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.
Growing up, Catherine Hold always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter...just like her daddy. Now, after seven years of marriage, Catherine wonders when she stopped being "good enough" for her husband.
Regular arguments over jobs, finances, housework and outside interests have readied them both to move on the something with more sparks.
As the couple prepares to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb's father challenges his son to commit to a 40-day experiement: "The Love Dare." Wondering if it's even worth the efford, Caleb agrees - for his father's sake more than for his marriage. When Caleb discovers the book's daily challenges are tied into is parents' newfound faith, his already limited interest is further dampened.
While trying to stay true to his promise, Caleb becomes frustrated time and again. He finally asks his father, "How am I suppose to show love to somebody who constantly rejects me?"
When his father explains that this is the love Christ shows to us, Caleb makes a life-changing commitment to love God. And with God's help he begins to understand what it means to truly love his wife.
But is it too late to fireproof his marriage? His job is to rescue others. Now Caleb Holt is ready to face is toughest job ever...rescuing his wife's heart.

Technical Info:
There wasn't anything really offensive, however it may be noted that there is an open-mouthed kissing scene, that I have to say is very shadowed, and while I certainly wouldn't let that stop me from seeing it, I can understand that some people may be concerned about it. Hopefully to ease any major fears, I I noticed, as some others may have as well, that the silhouette of the woman changed, what I noticed actually was her hair, and this is because Chelsea Noble (a.k.a. Kirk Cameron's wife), stood in for the actress in this scene, so he was actually kissing his real wife, as Kirk Cameron will not kiss anyone but his wife, (and that's the way it should be, God bless you Kirk!)
Others worth mentioning, in case you plan on bringing very young children with you:
This is a story about a broken marriage, so naturally there is some "fighting" between the husband and wife, one arguement gets pretty intense however there is no actual physical violence as far as hitting, and the subject of pornography is dealt with, which I have to add is handled perfectly and while I am on the subject, is a great example of how a filmmaker can be realistic without showing anything at all compromising (for those people who claim they have to have sin in their films to show the "realism"), the only part where we see anything is a pop-up on the computer that only shows the woman's face and absolutely nothing else. there is also an accident with injured persons shown who are bleeding, although not graphic.

Angela's Take:
Sherwood has done it again, with yet another incredible story brought to life on the big screen, in what seems to be the largest country-wide Christian film opening, at least in my lifetime. And I am talking about a Christian film that actually uses the Name of Jesus and presents the gospel and plan of salvation. Normally I expect to drive at least an hour, maybe more to see a Christian film at the theater, and here this one in theaters all around us. How exciting it is to see a Christian movie finally getting the recognition and support it deserves. I sincerely hope that the trend will continue as there are certainly other dedicated Christian film producers who also refuse to remove or "water-down" the message of Jesus Christ, such as the one here by Rich Christiano that is in need of theater sponsors.

I found the biggest surprise in this film was the comedy. I expected it to make me cry, and that it did, but what I did not expect was that I laughed much more than I cried, and making me laugh is not an easy thing to do. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this film. On a more serious note, it dealt beautifully with relationships, and not just the obvious.
There is the relationship between the husband and wife, and even though (hopefully) most of us don't have troubled marriages, it is still important to remember to honor your spouse, to show your love and appreciation with action in addition to your words, making time for each other, putting God first. It really does take work and commitment and it is always a good thing to be reminded of how we need to cherish and nurture that relationship.
Also important though, is the relationships of each spouse between their families and friends.
One had Christian parents and a Christian friend who actively prayed, who offered sound, Godly, moral advice, instruction and encouragement. These people were in support of saving the marriage, not giving up, working harder, self-sacrificing.
The other's parents may have been Christian, but they didn't/weren't able to take an active role that we know of, the friends were obviously not Christians and they offered worldly advice, instruction and encouragement, giving support for separation and divorce, even offering a place to stay, encouraging the easy and self-centered way out.
I am not sure how much these relationships stood out to others, but it reminds me of the importance not only of being a good spouse, of the importance of Christian friends, but also of being a Christian friend, even if that means the person you are trying to be a friend to doesn't want to hear you. It gave us a great example of how to be that kind of friend, to be respectful, but to really be what that person needs, especially a person who is in need of salvation. What a great reminder these Christian characters are to us of how we should strive to be. What had to be my favorite part of the film however, was also mentioned in the synopsis above:

While trying to stay true to his promise, Caleb becomes frustrated time and again. He finally asks his father, "How am I suppose to show love to somebody who constantly rejects me?"
When his father explains that this is the love Christ shows to us, Caleb makes a life-changing commitment to love God. And with God's help he begins to understand what it means to truly love his wife.

You have to see the whole movie to get the whole message, but what a beautiful way to bring out God's love, and how we do need God in order to be able to really love other people.
Of course as a Christian, I know, as much as I can fathom, God's love for me, but to be reminded of His suffering for me, of the cross, of what I've personally put him through and still do in my imperfections, I will always be in awe of Him and His love and I am so grateful for this film for giving me that encouragement to love my spouse, to seek Christian counsel, to be a Christian friend, and to love God most of all. As the last line of the movie says (that's right, AFTER all the end credits, and I may be slightly off with the quote because I didn't write it down, but it did say..), "To God be the glory." And I say "Amen" to that!"

Did you catch the Flywheel, Facing the Giants and Fireproof connections aside from the fact that they all start with the letter "F"?

In both Facing the Giants and Fireproof, the main character's vehicle had Jay Austin Motors plates.

In Flywheel, Bobby Lee Duke was the competing car salesman, in Facing the Giants, he was the competing football coach who was fond of lollipops, and in Fireproof his name is on a sign under the hospital supply store's, "Bobby Lee Duke's Lollipop Shop."

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Linda from Fredericksburg :
"This was one of the best movies I have ever seen.  I pray that it brings a healing to many a marriages and opens the eyes of all couples of how easily satan can attack us.   I will be buying this when released on DVD."

Melanie from Stephens City :
"Wonderful movie! Great for married couples and for children to have an idea of what marriage can become."

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