Fireproof

I complement any director and cast of characters who can make me openly weep at the end of a story.I do not find that as easy to do as it once was in my youth.This movie was that riveting and emotionally moving. Well in the same class as the first "Left Behind" movie. I continued to contemplate the impact and message clearly given thorughout this entire drama for hours and even days afterwards.I started this movie, but then took it out within minutes of its beginning and decided instead to watch the other four movies I had ordered with it before coming back to it.Later I realized that of all the five movies I watched over the next week, the real reason I had done that was that the beginning of the movie looked far to familiar and much to close to home in it's portrayal of the conflicts that existed from time to time in my own family and in my own life.It actually hurt to see these characters doing and saying the very same things I and my wife had done and said.But after watching Pilgram's Progress (an excellent movie for adults), Second Glance (a great movie for teens), Final Exit (a good movie for all ages)and Escape from Hell (another good one for anyone)...and getting the excellent messages they imparted (both individually and combined)...I returned to Fireproof and decided it was time to go from front to back and just tough it out.I am very glad I did that. Because it has a message for every couple, individual and group of people who work together about how good and pleasant life can and should be...with the Love of Jesus Christ in ones heart...and the realization of the fact that we need him so desperately in our daily lives and that we can be forgiven and blessed...if we only surrender our own "arrogant will" and stubborness to him and live by God's design.The very best way I can sum up this movies impact and ultimate message for each and every one of us...is to recite a poem located in an American Poetry Anthology Book I have on my shelf.Its called simply "The Gift".THE GIFTGod did not cometo be a king,To teach us propheciesor to make us sing.He did not wantto recieve great wealth,Or even ensure thepeople's health.He came to give usa wonderful gift,The helping hand;A spiritual lift.It is a very simplething he left,The right and powerto forgive ourselves.The message of fireproof is encapsulated in this poem and that if we fall to our knees and first ask for, get and then give forgiveness. Then we can ultimately forgive ourselves...and we can move on to make our lives and the world a better place.But this only comes with submission to him and from living for him and receiving his grace...not from within government, powerful men or women, a court system, and education system or those who follow an evil path.Only Christ can give you what this movies message offers...true peace, restoration and love. Watch it and see if you can keep from tearing up at the end...I dare you to be honest and receive the blessing.To those who negatively evaluated this film...???????God Bless all who watch and open their hearts. Great movie, cast and message.Jim L Sr.

Heartwarming story that also teaches some great lessons. Been a while since this man shed a few tears...

I will never be able to write a review that gives enough credit to this movie. We received a promotional packet in the church to present it to the congregation. I purchased the movie because it sounding great - kind of like a chick flick for couples gone awry, I thought it might give some value to the married folks in the church and the adult class chose it for a dinner and movie night. Shockingly, it is incredibly emotional. My husband had tears in his eyes and said that there was several occasions where he felt he needed to go to the men's room. But we were not the only one's. There were two other couples that did loose it during the showing. The pastor said a quick prayer after it was over since so many had swollen eyes and obviously not up for conversation about the movie. Several of us stayed over and discussed getting the kits that go with it.The next day I ordered enough for a class and scheduled a study group for the next two months. The kit is awesome too. Our study group used the books to help spur conversation and life changing advise. This was truly one of the best "Bible" study classes I have attended. There is nothing on earth as important as your relationship with God and your spouse. If you put God first in your life, He will help you with your problems. He will heal your wounds, and that feeling of teenage puppy love will come back to a 15 year marriage. I am living proof of that after this movie and program!I also purchased a copy for a separated couple, the church library, and a couple other couples. This is a movie, like the "Passion of Christ", that is worth purchasing just to make sure the director's, writers, cast, etc know that this type of movie is valuable and will be supported!This is a movie that will be on the "top shelf" in the bookcase. This is one of five movies that will not go with the other family movies. It must be cared for and cherished. I know that my husband and I will pull it off the shelf occasionally, "to put things in perspective and get back on track with the important things in life". I wish I had this movie fifteen years ago. I would not have made so many mistakes and would have been a better wife. Like I said, I will never be able to give this movie a high enough rating and a proper review to give it justice.

Love this movie!

Very good family movie night

Wonderful movie watched over and over again!

This movie should be a must for newlyweds. Once the honeymoon phase has ended and the day to day becomes reality, remembering to put God first in your marriage may fade. This movies touches on what could happen to a couple and a positive message to keep the marriage loving and respectful. Temptations will always be present and keeping this movie handy will uplift and remind them why they chose each other.