Fireproof is the 3rd film to come out of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA. This time they acquired “star power” by casting Kirk Cameron” in the lead role. The film is about a fireman Caleb Holt (Cameron) who is struggling with his marriage and is on the brink of divorce. His father encourages him to take a 40 day journey in what is called “The Love Dare” to save his marriage.
I believe the Kendrick’s have done an excellent job in creating a ministry by using a movie. The film was an incredible success at the box office for an independent. It opened at No. 4 and stayed in the top 10 for three weeks. And launched a marriage strengthen website at www.SharetheLoveDare.com and the corresponding book, “The Love Dare,” which is not a crossover product of merchandising but a genuine way for people to help their marriage. God has truly blessed this church and their movie ministry.

Sherwood Pictures is a wonderful example of getting better with each picture. Flywheel was not well-done (with industry standards) technically, with the writing, or acting. Facing the Giants was a little better and Fireproof is superb. I kept thinking to my self if a professional company (i.e. Universal Studios) made this movie what would they have done differently. And the answer probably is that they would water down the incredible Christian message. But for an independent film, technically, was great. It is extremely hard to believe that this was an all volunteer crew. I do know that just because they were volunteer doesn’t mean that they were not professionals. But the “church volunteers” who have helped the Kendrick’s out in each film has truly upped their game and have learned a lot.

This movie gets 5 out of 5 and is highly recommended. Some of the acting is a little mediocre but everything else is superb enough for it to be forgivable.

*****

www.FireproofTheMovie.com

Leanne (40ish) Milledgeville, GA: LOVED IT! Go see it! appropriate for married, single, single agains, widows, confused people who think they are gay. Can't think of anyone who wouldn't get something out of this movie unless they just don't want to.
The special effects are AWESOME...especially for a "low budget".

…not just a great story, but one of the greatest outreach tools I've ever seen….
…Kirk Cameron has finally broken from the "Growing Pains" mold with his performance and I find it to be his best to date. ...
… regardless of other faults of the film I would recommend it to anyone because its outreach capabilities are through the roof! … Its not perfect, not by far, but its a solid effort.
Kyle Prohaska
CEO, Praise Pictures Inc.
http://www.praisepictures.com