Fireproof

The long awaited for movie…. we missed it in the Theater’s but actually had a chance to sit down (Al and I) together and watch it Saturday evening at home.  In a word… WOW.

We both really enjoyed this movie and I find it interesting the conversations that come up when watching a movie like this – not just for us, but I have heard other couples share that they had deep conversations from seeing this movie.  I found it almost laughable that at the start of the movie – I instantly see the woman’s point of view…. and Al quickly sides with the man’s view.    It is amazing how as the movie goes on and you dive deeper into the underlying things happening in their marriage that your opinion (at least mine did) waivers to seeing both sides needing to give.

I LOVED the Love Dare.  I thought that was a great idea and totally gave Cameron a lot of credit for pressing on through the days even though Erin was completely unreceptive… cruel even.  (I understood that she was deeply pained by his self centered attitude and addiction but still found her incredibly harsh).  I look at the scene and wonder if faced with the same could I be that strong to go through 40 days….

The movie overall I found fantastic.  I would have to agree with other reviews I have scene that the beginning is a bit shaky…  almost forced as they bring us up to speed in the movie… but once it gets going, I found it a real winner and Al and I both took a lot out of this movie.

AA++