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Fireproof (2008)

Director: Alex Kendrick

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The smarmiest aspects of southern American Protestantism surface in this embarrassingly sincere sermon on the sanctity of marriage. Caleb (Cameron), a porn-addicted fireman, loses grasp on his marriage to a hospital publicist (Bethea) who similarly lusts after her colleague (Revell). Caleb’s “Godly” father (Malcom) sends him a “love diary” with instructions how to win her back. This will no doubt connect with its base, even though it’s utterly uncinematic; instead, this tediously edifying “movie” feels exactly like an extended dramatization from The 700 Club. That most of these actors are first-timers really drags this one down in flames.

Author: Bryant Manning 2008-10-06 14:37:57

Time Out Chicago

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  • Dallas said...
    Posted on Oct 29 2008 14:13 Great story of real issues involving work and trying to keep a marriage together. showed how important God is to our everyday life and how we can't do it all by ourselves. Why use expensive hollywood actors when these actors were able to do as good as a job. I feel the actors are getting better the more they do these movies. But remember it's all about the story their trying to tell. You either recieve it or you don't . That's why God gave us all a free will. God bless
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Director: Alex Kendrick

Cast: Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, Harris Malcom, Perry Revell, Ken Bevel full cast

Rated: PG

Duration: 122 mins

US Release: Oct 26 2008


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