Testimony Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I truly enjoyed this movie. The acting was so well performed I felt the wife's pain. I am someone who truly loves the Lord Jesus Christ and this movie gives the message of Jesus in a wonderful way. I do not want to say too much about the movie because it might give away the story. However, the issues in the couple's life are issues that we all could face or have faced. It is too good people that end up not see eye to eye. So, they fall out of love. They are ready to get a divorce until the husband's father makes a request of his son. The rest of the movie is around what happens. I cried for about the last 30 minutes of the movie. It made you laugh. It made you cry. I could not help, but think this is a message for hurting marriages. People must see this movie. Thank you for letting me share. Blessings in your homeschooling journey. Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. Thanks for posting about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Thanks! We plan to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 A friend came over last night who had seen it. She and her kids (14 and 11) enjoyed it as well. I asked if there was anything too much for my 7, almost 8, yo. There are a couple of tense scenes - one involving a car wreck on train tracks. You see the train coming. Another was when the husband is really yelling at his wife. There may be another, I can't remember. But nothing was too bad. So I do plan on taking all three of my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in VA Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 It was very, very nice. I liked it much more than I expected to. There were only a couple of scenes that might have been "iffy" for youngsters to watch, and those were fairly mild. There was a scene or two where Caleb (the husband) was yelling at his wife. He actually had her backed up to the wall, and he was holding his finger or his fist to her face. Caleb also had a problem with viewing p*rn on the internet. This was dealt with very discretely in the movie (the wife mentions that he would "look at trash" on the computer). However, in one scene Caleb is tempted by a pop-up, and the camera lingers on the pop-up for a while (it shows a young woman's face and the words say "look at me"). There were two scary rescue scenes (a car on the train tracks and a fast-burning fire). Those didn't bother me as much as the domestic yelling scenes. However, I wouldn't hesitate to see the movie again with my children. I thought the message was beautiful on many levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 A friend came over last night who had seen it. She and her kids (14 and 11) enjoyed it as well. I asked if there was anything too much for my 7, almost 8, yo. There are a couple of tense scenes - one involving a car wreck on train tracks. You see the train coming. Another was when the husband is really yelling at his wife. There may be another, I can't remember. But nothing was too bad. So I do plan on taking all three of my kids. I really wouldn't let my kids under 12 see it. Not because anything is done in an "in-your-face" way, but just b/c the subject matter is adult. Teens, I think, would greatly benefit from the movie. But as a family, we prefer to keep our younger (than 12) kids innocent of some of the subject touched on - like internet p**n. Yes, it probably would go over their heads, but we just don't want to open that door. I'm certainly respecting your decision. But just sharing what we have decided as a family. Facing the Giants? Yup, for the whole family. Flywheel? Yup, again. Fireproof? We'll save it til their teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 We saw this on Sunday and loved it. I thought it was very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 We saw it and loved it. We took our oldest three, 12, 10 & 8. Its a clean movie with a great message. The adult theme regarding "porn" stuff went over 10 & 8 year olds head and it was spoke about in such a way that it kept the movie clean for kids. They did a great job of keeping the movie family friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 we heard the yelling scene while listening to focus on the family the other night and it was pretty intense. my 10yos eyes were as big as saucers. he was shocked to hear a husband so angry with his wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Hood Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I will be very surprised if it comes to our town. We only have one twin theatre and they rarely bring this sort of stuff. I'll have to see it when it comes on out Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&M Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 We saw this last night too! We really loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 take the children to see it. My husband wanted it to be a date. I have to admit even though things were tastefully done, I would not want my children to hear about such strong topic matters. That is just my opinion. Blessings to all! Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya in KS Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My marriage is probably your average marriage - we have our ups and downs. I just do not want to go to a movie that would possibly cause distension with my husband and make me see things that he (maybe even waht I may be doing) may not be doing for us in our marriage. I know that we are missing the romance that I loved when we were dating. I just know this is an area that Satan will attack me on. I love this movie company and truly want to support them so I will be gifting them my movie tickets AND video purchase.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Thanks for the review! I am looking forward to seeing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My only hesitation to seeing this movie is the fact that I didn't enjoy "Facing the Giants." I thought the acting was hokey and the script and message of the movie was very "prosperity gospel-ish." Is "Fireproof" the same way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bess Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My only hesitation to seeing this movie is the fact that I didn't enjoy "Facing the Giants." I thought the acting was hokey and the script and message of the movie was very "prosperity gospel-ish." Is "Fireproof" the same way? I felt the same way!! In fact, my hubby and I tried watching "Facing the Giants" two times, and both time we ended it early. I'm very nervous about watching "Fireproof" for the same reasons. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My only hesitation to seeing this movie is the fact that I didn't enjoy "Facing the Giants." I thought the acting was hokey and the script and message of the movie was very "prosperity gospel-ish." Is "Fireproof" the same way? I know what you're saying, Hillary - and trust me, we are VERY anti-prosperity gospel around here. I felt that, of all 3 movies, Fireproof was the most grounded. Seems to me that in the first two, the main character "was a Christian", but hadn't fully surrendered to the Lord. Hmm. *******spoiler******* In Fireproof, the main character tries to go about saving his marriage in a self-help kind of way, but realizes that he is empty. That he is sinning, and has no idea what love really is. I'm not explaining this well, I'm afraid, but I felt the filmmakers did a good job of showing the emptiness of "just" good works, and the hopelessness of humanity without a Savior. FWIW - I know what folks mean about, "Gee, turn your life to Christ and it's all better." Really, life is not that way. But, imho, it was a movie, y'know. For the sake of the story, it needs to wrap up and end in a satisfying way. We found it encouraging. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 It could have hit you over the head, but they really tried to work on the issues of the relationship. They did not preach to you, yet the message was so clear. Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My dh and I are having a date night (loooooong time coming) this weekend and plan on seeing this one. Thanks for the review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Some of the responses mention some of the story of the lead character, but what about his wife? How is she portrayed? We don't go to many movies, but I've been hearing about this one everywhere we go . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 was definitely improved from Facing the Giants. Very well done and thoroughly enjoyed. Great message! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato3 all-boy boys Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 . People must see this movie. Thank you for your review. I saw the trailer last night. I just called my dad and asked him to take my brother to the movie, and I emailed my brother and asked him to go see it. (If I had any influence with my SIL, I'd ask her to see it, too). He and his wife are in the process of getting a divorce. I hold out hope that they can reconcile, both see the mistakes they've made, and both be willing to change by God's grace and mercy. They have 3 boys, ages 8, 7 and 4, who need to have an intact, loving home. It looks like an amazing movie and I can't wait to see it and be blessed by it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thank you for your review. I saw the trailer last night. I just called my dad and asked him to take my brother to the movie, and I emailed my brother and asked him to go see it. (If I had any influence with my SIL, I'd ask her to see it, too). He and his wife are in the process of getting a divorce. I hold out hope that they can reconcile, both see the mistakes they've made, and both be willing to change by God's grace and mercy. They have 3 boys, ages 8, 7 and 4, who need to have an intact, loving home. It looks like an amazing movie and I can't wait to see it and be blessed by it as well. Alane - Do you know that the book, Love Dare, is out in Christian bookstores? Just FYI - if you thought it might help - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm glad to see your review. I wanted to see it last weekend, but I had a wedding and church picnic that kept me too busy. Maybe this weekend. DH & I could certainly use a date night. And since I was a believer for 10 years before DH, and since we've been close to the brink before, I'm sure there will be a lot of parts in this movie that we'll both be able to relate to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in VA Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The husband had selfishness problems, but the wife brought other issues into the situation. She created her own set of friends and supporters who were on "her" side and who didn't encourage her to resolve her marriage issues. She found status and independence in her job. These things drew her away from her husband and made her resistant to working on the marriage. While I was very sympathetic to her in the beginning, after a while I grew weary of her hard-heartedness. Really, most of the characters in the movie had sin issues (or former sin issues), and that's what made the movie so interesting. It wasn't a bad character vs. good character plot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Rebecca in VA - Thanks for answering! I have heard all good things about this movie, all focusing on the husband, though, so since "it takes two", I wondered about the wife's role in it all. I'm glad to hear the movie is "fair and balanced" in portraying the couple! We don't go to many movies, but maybe we'll have to try this one if it comes to our town! A Christian movie in the public arena is so rare!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bess Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) So I've heard a number of times now people saying the gospel was presented. How was it presented? Was the couple not saved and then became saved? I'm trying to understand how the gospel came into it. Or was it more like they were already saved, but having sin issues, and they decided to work at their marriage (through the "Love Dare" and with God's help) and then their marriage improved? How did the gospel (realizing they were lost sinners and accepting Jesus' death on the cross as the payment for sin) come into the movie? Edited October 3, 2008 by Bess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in VA Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 No, the couple are not Christians. They're nice people who are respected in their small town, but they don't have an understanding of spiritual things. They're leading somewhat separate lives -- they're not enmeshed in each other's lives and have no serious plans for starting a family. I really, really don't want to spoil some of the best material in the movie by telling it here on the boards, so I'll just encourage you to go see it. The gospel message comes through subtly but beautifully. There is no "prosperity gospel" in this movie. In fact, sacrifice -- with no sure promise of reward -- is what these characters learn. The true heroes of the movie are the friends who encourage the couple to go back and keep working on their marriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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