Fireproof

Theatrical Release Date: 2008 09 26 (USA - Limited)

UPC: 043396274983

Studio: Sony Pictures

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:null

Summary: A heroic fireman locked in a failing marriage accepts his father's challenge to take part in a 40-day experiment designed to teach both husband and wife the true meaning of commitment in this faith-based marriage drama starring Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea. When he's battling blazes, Capt. Caleb Holt (Cameron) adheres to the old firefighter's adage about never leaving your partner behind; back at home, it's an altogether different story. Caleb and his wife Catherine (Bethea) have been married for seven years, but lately arguments over career, housework, finances, and outside interests have driven the once-happy couple hopelessly apart. Just as Caleb and Catherine prepare to officially dissolve their marriage, Caleb's father John (Harris Malcolm) presents his son with a most unusual challenge: commit to a 40-day experiment called "The Love Dare," and take one last shot at saving his marriage. While at first Caleb agrees to take a chance on "The Love Dare," the discovery that it's closely tied in with his parent's newfound faith causes him to momentarily reconsider. Still, Caleb carries on with the experiment despite being constantly rejected by his skeptical, embittered wife. When Caleb asks his father how he can be expected to love someone who refuses to give him a fair chance, John tells his son that this is precisely the same love that God shows for humankind. Now, with a little help from above, the man who makes headlines for saving lives will fight to be a hero to the one person who matters most -- his wife. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Category: Drama

Features: Filmmaker's Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Firegoofs/Jokes and Pranks
Fireproof Resources
"Fireproof: Behind the Scenes" Featurette
"Marriage Matters" featurette
Wayne on Wayne Interview
Fireproof in 60 Seconds
Love Dare Promo

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Fireproof

Format: DVD

Release Date: 01/27/2009

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Theatre Wide-Screen

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 118 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,Spanish

Subtitles: English,French,Spanish,Portuguese

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Fireproof
1. Chapter 1 [4:42]
2. Chapter 2 [4:04]
3. Chapter 3 [3:44]
4. Chapter 4 [2:54]
5. Chapter 5 [2:17]
6. Chapter 6 [4:36]
7. Chapter 7 [2:23]
8. Chapter 8 [3:32]
9. Chapter 9 [4:52]
10. Chapter 10 [3:13]
11. Chapter 11 [4:00]
12. Chapter 12 [3:25]
13. Chapter 13 [3:43]
14. Chapter 14 [2:56]
15. Chapter 15 [3:42]
16. Chapter 16 [6:41]
17. Chapter 17 [3:21]
18. Chapter 18 [4:58]
19. Chapter 19 [5:07]
20. Chapter 20 [2:29]
21. Chapter 21 [3:32]
22. Chapter 22 [2:59]
23. Chapter 23 [5:43]
24. Chapter 24 [3:16]
25. Chapter 25 [1:07]
26. Chapter 26 [6:26]
27. Chapter 27 [5:48]
28. Chapter 28 [4:08]

Derek Armstrong

The veteran of three Rapture-themed Left Behind movies, Kirk Cameron again does the good work of the Lord in Fireproof, an earnest and slightly less godly manual on how to save your failing marriage. Cameron's faith has dominated his career for awhile now, but the difference this time is the approach. Cameron and writer-director-producer-editor Alex Kendrick use neither fire nor brimstone in promoting their godly path. Actually, the role of the Lord is relatively limited in the 40-day "love dare," a guide used by Cameron's Georgia firefighter to salvage a marriage that's quickly headed for divorce. Appearances of Christian vocabulary like "God" and "savior" will squarely remind viewers of the agenda of Provident Films/Sherwood Pictures (makers of Facing the Giants), but Fireproof manages to focus on these characters' relationship to each other more than their relationship to Christ. It's a competent production that has room for both big set pieces (several daring rescues) and some pretty self-effacing humor (two firefighters chug a hot sauce called Wrath of God). Since Cameron is about the only Hollywood veteran here, it would be no surprise if the acting were deficient, but that's not really the case. Especially impressive is Erin Bethea as the disenchanted wife. The pretty actress doesn't have much screen experience and was originally slated for a nonspeaking role, but she combines with Cameron to inject their scenes with true emotion -- some of which spreads (like a fire, one might say) to the audience. Fireproof can't be expected to exceed that fringe quality shared by most Christian movies, but it did amass an impressive 33 million dollars at the box office. More importantly, its religious message doesn't prevent it from remembering how to be a movie. It has a satisfying dramatic arc and enough humor to balance out its more reverential moments. ~ Derek Armstrong, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Alex Kendrick  Director 
Alex Kendrick  Producer 
Alex Kendrick  Screenwriter 
Stephen Kendrick  Producer 
Stephen Kendrick  Screenwriter 
David Nixon  Producer 
Michael Catt  Executive Producer 
Terry Hemmings  Executive Producer 
Mark Willard  Composer (Music Score) 
Jim McBride  Executive Producer 
Kirk Cameron  Actor 
Erin Bethea  Actor 
Ken Bevel  Actor 
Harris Malcolm  Actor 
Jason McLeod  Actor 
Stephen Dervan  Actor 
Eric Young  Actor 
Phyllis Malcolm  Actor 
Dwan Williams  Actor 
Renata Williams  Actor 

Country: USA