But supporting players cast as Caleb’s firehouse buddies - most of them nonpros - provide snatches of welcome comic relief. Fireproof - for thematic material and some peril. But the Kendricks test their aud’s patience by unduly delaying the feel-good payoff to Caleb’s “Love Dare” crusade.īethea’s lack of acting experience is too obvious by half. Happily-ever-aftering is inevitable in this type of pic, especially when characters rely heavily on the power of prayer. (Not surprisingly, the filmmakers are extremely discreet, if not downright evasive, in their handling of this plot wrinkle.) For another, she’s increasingly attracted to an attentive co-worker. Kirk Cameron gives an empathetic, and heart felt performance as Caleb. I, laughed, I cried, I became a new person after watching the cinematic achievement that is FIREPROOF. Legitimately one of the most fun viewing experiences I've ever had. The film stars Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea and Ken Bevel. Fireproof (2008) Director: Spike Lee Director of Photography: Hoyt Van Hoytema. For one thing, she’s upset by Caleb’s habit of trolling Internet porn sites. Fireproof is a 2008 American Christian drama film released by Samuel Goldwyn Films and Affirm Films, directed by Alex Kendrick, who co-wrote and co-produced it with Stephen Kendrick. Initially, however, Catherine resists reconciliation. Caleb’s born-again dad (Harris Malcom) encourages his son to commit to “The Love Dare” - not a TV gameshow, as its name might imply, but a 40-day, Bible-inspired program designed to help spouses restore frayed ties.

likely because the producers were more concerned about whether the actors had tithed.

Cameron is genuinely compelling as Caleb, a work-obsessed firefighter on the verge of divorce from his neglected wife, Catherine (Erin Bethea), a hospital PR rep. Fireproof is an advertisement a film produced by Sherwood Pictures.

Director of fireproof the movie