If the movie, "Fireproof," is still playing in a theater near you, don't miss it--and don't delay, because it probably won't last long.! My husband and I saw it recently, and it's a wonderful movie, set in contemporary times. We thought it to be high-quality, with realistic dialog, suspense, humor and a message.
Kirk Cameron (you remember him from the sitcom "Growing Pains") plays the male lead, a local Fire Department captain. So you get some nice insights into life at a firehouse, too.
Although the plot centers around a marriage, the wider story makes a lot of points about sustaining any friendship or family relationship. Best of all, this isn't a typical Hollywood production. Rather, it was written and produced by a church--one church, Sherwood Baptist, in Albany, GA. Many of the actors were volunteers from the congregation or the community. Screen credits listed food donations from individuals and restaurants, even babysitters.
So if you want a lift, search out "Fireproof," either in a theater or later, on DVD. You'll find it more than just a time-filler. I guarantee it's not one of those movies that sends you out of the theater muttering, "So what was that all about, anyway?"
By the way, yes, there's some faith talk, but what there is naturally flows out of the story line and doesn't feel preachy. But there's a lot about life and living and loving, about turning troubled lives around. And we, at least, found it engrossing and left the theater smiling.
Bet you will, too.
Here's to learning while we live!
Lenore
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