Fireproof Viewing in Tucson

Diane and I saw the movie FIREPROOF at a special advanced leadership screening deal last night.

If you haven't heard of it, Fireproof is by the same guys who brought us Facing the Giants, a Church in, uh, somewhere in the south.

This movie stars Kirk Cameron (showing us that smile again) as a Fire Department Captain that is on the verge of a divorce with his wife. His Father talks him into taking a 40 day challenge of loving his wife.

It was a good story, it included some fun moments and it had some great marriage lessons. It also had some harrowing firefighter guy scenes. So, all around, it was a good time.

However, it was very, how shall I put this, preachy. Yes, that is it. Well, if you have seen Facing the Giants, you might understand. they spend a good deal of time explaining exactly what they mean when they are trying to say something of significance. This tendency might be a little much for some folks.

My only other criticism would be that it has about fifteen minutes straight of tear jerker time at the end. Good night, I felt like the Indian in the commercials looking at all the trash by the end of the show. It was one heart wrenching moment after the next. Whew!

Anyways, it was a good movie that reminded you what it meant to be in a marriage and how a commitment to that can bring hope and joy. It is not out 'til September, so eagerly anticipate it until then.