Saturday, February 7, 2009

Fireproof - Movie Review

My friend Jen recommended the movie Fireproof the other day. We watched it and I have to say it is the best movie I have seen in a long time that shows the need to improve a marriage. So many movies are of couples breaking up, cheating, or other promiscuous behaviors. This movie is a real tear jerker, so be prepared! Even just hearing the music from the movie makes me cry. I really want the soundtrack.

I highly recommend watching this movie and allowing older children and teens to watch it as well. We discussed many of the issues brought up in the movie with Marly and Chris which are hard topics, but the movie shows a little bit of how destructive pornography can be to people (nothing inappropriate is shown, just the topic is part of the story). It also shows how showing the proper care and attention to your spouse and your marriage can repair problems and prevent divorce.

Fireproof is a Christian movie with the characters discussing Atheism and Christianity. I felt that my children were old enough to understand these topics as well. The only thing that I felt was not in keeping with our religion, the LDS church, is the use of the cross and that they believe marriage is for life only. I wanted to jump into the movie and say, "No! You can be together FOREVER!"

As a divorced person, this movie touched some raw nerves for me. For anyone who has not been like the couple in the movie, you are very lucky. For those who have, you know what a terrible path it is to walk. I wondered if something like The Love Dare would have helped my first marriage or the marriages of others that I know who are divorced. I do think it still takes two. No one person can change everything that is wrong with a marriage. However, something like The Love Dare could help people to love each other again, or rather love each other more deeply.

I found The Love Dare, the book mentioned in the movie, at Wal-mart for less than $11. I figured $11 was a small price to pay to improve my marriage. (even with Mike out of a job)

5 comments:

  1. I thought that looked good, I have that in my queue for netflix. Glad you enjoyed it

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  2. Hello, I found you through Anne Hanson. I love that movie! I am so getting the DVD and the book.

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  3. The video made me cry! Looks like a really good movie. I went and watched the trailer and it made me want to change myself. Ryan has already undergone that change and he is really the perfect companion, but it made the change that is necessary in me crystal clear! Thanks for that and sorry it took me so long to comment again!

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  4. This is one of favorite all time movies as well!! I love the reminder that Love starts with me! Have you begun "The Love Dare" yet? What an amazing journey into your heart! This process of being accountable for giving love so you are open to receive has been a humbling and significant journey. How awesome is it that Heavenly Father is a God of Restoration? Blessings to you and you continue on your journey!

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  5. Yes - I have been doing "The Love Dare". I highly recommend it. I have not been doing it every day, but rather as I complete each task I go on to the next one, so it is taking me longer than 40 days to complete. LOL! I do find the Christ centered dares to be very spiritually motivating. It has brought to the forefront of my mind that I need to continue working on things that were once easy for me. I think all marriages change...the question is for the better or not?

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