Fireproof the Movie

Judi and I just got back from seeing Fireproof with a whole lotta Compass folks over at the Harkins on 99th. We were the loud and rowdy crowd, but we had fun!

Here are my thoughts:

1) Yes, you should see this movie! Overall, it is very well done. There were a few awkward parts, but I felt they were compensated by a plot everyone can relate with, and some truly funny scenes (e.g., The "Wrath of God" scene and the guy dancing in front of the mirror had me cracking up).

2) Fireproof had no profanity, nudity, crudeness, or innuendo, which makes it radically different from everything Hollywood hurls at the world. Yet, it brought up more substantive issues that truly affect American life than any movie playing right now or perhaps even this year.

For example, this movie addressed divorce, pornography, adultery, forgiveness, unconditional love, commitment, family, gender differences, courage, and on top of it all the Gospel. Sure, our theater was made up of a large percentage of Christians. But Christian or not, you really got the sense that everyone there could relate to normality of the movie (e.g., bringing his sick wife Chick-fil-A!), even if at times some of the acting left a little to be desired.

3) You can tell how good a movie is by how much you talk about it after its over. Judi and I talked about it the whole way home.

4) Kirk Cameron did a fantastic job. Here's a guy who hasn't become another shallow Hollywood clone, but he's someone who actually lives out his convictions. In fact, he kissed his real wife in the movie, not co-star Erin Bethea. Makes sense to me. I'd feel a little wierd locking lips with another woman, even if it wasn't "real."

5) The music was very cool, and you can get it here.

6) It was so cool to see so many Compass people there -many people I haven't seen at all outside of Sunday morning. It just fires me up even more about the massive, amazing, one-of-a-kind church picnic we're supposed to have in November!! (Wait, did I just say that out loud?)

By the way, our Home Groups are kicking off this Sunday. We're launching 11 groups, with all but a few using the Fireproof curriculum. As for Judi and me, our group starts this Monday night at 7:00 p.m. Yes, you can still sign up!

The message series starts Sunday, and I'm so fired up about the message - you have no idea!

So... what did you think of the movie? Leave a comment and let me know!