. It showed some of the ugly side of what some people face when going through a divorce. The movie is a lot more about going through a divorce than fighting fires. This could be a hard movie for some to see if they have just gone through a divorce. I did see a few people walk out of theater during the intense parts. Overall most of the people who went to the movie at the same time as we did seemed to like it. When it was done a lot of people started clapping. Below is a review by the New York Times in more detail.



Fireproof (2008)

September 27, 2008

Putting Out House Fires, Reigniting Passions

“Fireproof” may not be the most profound movie ever made, but it does have its commendable elements, for more details visit to www.mrx-interview.com

including that rarest of creatures on the big (or small) screen: characters with a strong, conservative Christian faith who don't sound crazy.

The movie is about a firefighter named Caleb (Kirk Cameron) whose loveless marriage to Catherine (Erin Bethea) is headed for divorce court until Caleb's father (Harris Malcom) talks him into trying a 40-day caring-for-marriage regimen with a Christian underpinning. “The Love Dare,” it's called.

The screenwriters, the brothers Alex Kendrick (who also directed) and Stephen Kendrick, give the story some pull by not making Catherine into the usual neglected wallflower of a wife. Instead she's a publicist at a hospital who spends most of the film contemplating whether to hop into bed with one of the doctors.

For two-thirds of the movie, the filmmakers show a restraint rare in the movie-with-a-Message genre, so much so that the two most appealing characters are those nudging Caleb toward Christianity (Mr. Malcom and Ken Bevel as a fellow firefighter).

The story may be a bit gimmicky — yes, there are dramatic firefighter rescues that have little to do with the main plot — and the central couple is thinly drawn. It's never clear what attracted these two to each other in the first place, and the hard-edged Catherine's inevitable coming-around hinges, disappointingly, on some simplistic sensitive-male displays. (He does the dishes!)

But the cast of mostly amateurs (Mr. Cameron of “Growing Pains” being the exception) is surprisingly good. And the moments of comic relief are mildly amusing.

Only at the end do the filmmakers get heavy-handed, and they seem not to know when to wrap up, letting the movie run on for several smarmy scenes beyond its natural endpoint. Until then, though, this is a decent attempt to combine faith and storytelling that will certainly register with its target audience.

And maybe with other folks as well: among those caring-for-marriage tips are some that anyone could use to improve any type of relationship, with or without the God part.

Fireproof” is rated PG (Parental guidance suggested), mostly for some tantrums by Caleb.

FIREPROOF

Opened on Friday nationwide.

Directed by Alex Kendrick; written by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick; director of photography, Bob Scott; edited by Bill Ebel; produced by Michael Catt, Tracy Goode, Jim McBride, David Nixon and Brad Weston; released by Samuel Goldwyn Films. In Manhattan at the AMC Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street. Running time: 2 hours 2 minutes.

WITH: Kirk Cameron (Caleb Holt), Erin Bethea (Catherine Holt), Ken Bevel (Michael Simmons), Harris Malcom (John Holt), Phyllis Malcom (Cheryl Holt) and James McLeod (Eric Harmon).

I feel the movie does bring up good points. I know everyone I ask about what caused their divorce has a different story. This movie mainly tells one story and shows how they worked through it. The movie does point out how you can't change someone else. You can only change yourself. It shows the strength of God and the power of Faith.

We all need to accept others for who they are and try to see the world through their eyes. We need to not try to change others but work on ourselves. Do you have any of the Deadly Beliefs at time?

Deadly Beliefs are:

1. Being Materialistic. Do you care more about your house, car and status than you do others? I know of people who have to have a big house all decorated up, a new car, fancy clothes, the latest purse and shoes.

2. Lust.

3. Greed.

4. Anger.

5. Stress.

6. Hate.

7. Worry.

8. Jealously.

9. Depression.

10. Boastful pride of life

11. Eyes.

Quote - "Change your heart and Change your life"

I don't think I know anyone who hasn't done one or more of the deadly beliefs. I know I have done most of them. I know I have asked God to forgive me. You can check it out from www.internet-marketing-online-goldmine.com Though God forgives us for our sins, I know people who cannot forgive some people. I am able to forgive others now. I am working on not doing any of the Deadly Beliefs.

A last thought is that you are responsible for 100% of your emotions. Others do not control your happiness. You decide whether you are going to be happy or not. Remember life is an Attitude.