Fireproof Movie

Christian Movie Review: Fireproof

Run Time: 122min
Tag: Drama, Marriage, Relationship, Family
Released date: September 26th, 2008
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FIREPROOF is an incredibly gripping, compelling, heartrending, transformational story about saving a marriage that is on the rocks. Kirk Cameron stars as Caleb Holt, a fire chief in a small town who gets respect from everyone except his wife, Katherine, played by Erin Bethea. Katherine is the public relations officer of the local hospital. Caleb and Katherine fight about everything. Their marriage seems to have no hope, but Caleb’s father asks him to take 40 days to work through a personal journal to change the way he treats Katherine. Caleb agrees, but Katherine is already interested in a doctor at the hospital. Only faith in Jesus Christ and repentance can save their relationship. 

Loving Leah

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Duration: 95 min 

Released: 2009

Tags: Drama, Romance

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"A quirky love story revolving around the unexpected wedding and unconventional married life of a 26-year-old widow and her late husband's brother, a handsome 30-year-old cardiologist." (IMDB) 

Christmas With a Capital C

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Genre: Drama, Christmas,
Length/Run Time: 81 Minutes
Released date: 1st Nov, 2011

Putting Christ back in Christmas.
Christmas will never be Christmas again if Lawyer Mitch Bright (Daniel Baldwin) has his way.

Forgiven

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Genre: Western, Action & Adventure
Runtime: 98 Minutes
Release Date: Apr 26, 2011
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Love is more powerful than hate
It's 1878 and Jake Kincaid has just been released from prison for a crime he didn't commit. His heart is seeking vengeance on those responsible for landing him in jail, but he's also very interested in finding the gold he was accused of stealing. In his quest, Kincaid finds himself in the small lumber town of Fairplay, California. Here he meets an independent woman trying to do it all on her own, and a mischievous little girl with a quest of her own - finding something to fill her lonely heart.

The Grace Card

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hr. 42 min
Release Date: February 25th, 201
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Witness the power of forgiveness
Everything can change in an instant ... and take a lifetime to unravel.

When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, the ensuing 17 years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God ... and just about everyone else.

Mac's rage stonewalls his career in the police department and makes for a combustible situation when he's partnered with Sam Wright, a rising star on the force who happens to be a part-time pastor and a loving family man.

Mac's home life is as frightening as anything he encounters on the streets of Memphis. Money is tight and emotions run high as he constantly argues with his wife and his surviving son Blake, who is hanging with the wrong crowd and in danger of flunking out of school.

A Letter to Dad

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Genre: Drama, True Story
Runtime: 86 min.
Video Release: 22 Sept, 2009

Dan Donahue (Thom Matthews) has finally met the woman of his dreams. But on the night he is going to propose, he is overcome by deep-rooted anger caused by the father who abandoned him as a boy. Dan confronts his feelings of bitterness head on as he pours out his heart in a letter to his father.As Dan writes, we see his life unfold, feeling his pain and ultimate joy, as we watch him grow from young boy to troubled teen and finally into a strong, spiritual man. In the end it is Dan's father, played brilliantly by John Ashton (Beverly Hills Cop I,II, III) who must face his own failures as a father in a climactic one on one meeting with the son he left behind.

Based on a true story, A Letter to Dad is a touching story of how faith and love can overcome a lifetime of pain and anger.

Johnny

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 minutes
Release Date: May 24th, 2011

JOHNNY is a touching movie about a young boy, with Stage 4 leukemia and without a family, who believes he has a God-given mission to fulfill before he dies. His new oncologist, Dr. Carter, is amazed by Johnny’s cheerfulness, optimism, and most of all, his faith in God. Dr. Carter’s wife, Julia, has been emotionally absent from her family ever since her young son died in a car accident two years prior. Despite her disapproval of the idea, Dr. Carter brings Johnny into their home to be his foster family. It soon becomes clear just what Johnny’s mission is: to lead the Carters to Christ.

Standing Firm

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010

What is God's purpose in suffering?
David, a widower, is working himself to death. Late nights doing paperwork and running on fumes is normal. Bills are piling up by the week, and foreclosure looms on the horizon. Blaming God for his wife's death, he ends his relationship with the church.

Steven, the remaining Christian of the household, has been watching his father's unhealthy lifestyle with great concern. With help from his grandpa and best friend Maggie, Steven reaches out to his father in any way he can.

Despite his grieving and worsening financial problems, David begins seeking an answer to the question haunting him since his wife's death...WHY?

The Perfect Game

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 minutes

Release Date: April 16th, 2010

In THE PERFECT GAME, a Mexican immigrant returns to Monterrey, Mexico after the St. Louis Cardinals baseball franchise refuses to make him a coach. He works at a steel plant and tries to drink away his anger. Meanwhile, the local priest wants to find out how to give the children in this impoverished town some hope. He decides to have them play baseball. The priest ropes Cesar into forming a team. They have four weeks to become a Little League franchise. Prayers are answered. Miracles happen. They defeat the Mexico City team and get to go to America. There, they start defeating each American team on their way to the championship.

What If

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 minutes
Release Date: August 19th, 2010

In WHAT IF, Ben is a high-powered, very successful investment banker. His uncanny ability making deals is incisive and funny. To celebrate one big deal, Ben buys himself a new Mercedes. When he takes it for a spin, he ends up in his old hometown. There, he meets an angel who introduces him to life as it could have been if he had married his beloved Wendy and become a pastor 15 years ago as he planned. Suddenly, Ben finds himself with two daughters and the new pastor of the church. Ben preaches one of the worst sermons ever and makes a mess of everything. Slowly, he begins to understand what is worthwhile in life and what isn’t, but it may be too late.

The Encounter

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Released Date: 2010

If your life’s philosophy is to take the easy road, you have little interest in why life holds so many bad times, or your life’s just been a care-free joy ride, then you probably won’t get too much out of this film. But if you’ve encountered your share of pit falls and tragedies and can admit you don’t have answers to all of them, then the meat of this production may offer something you can chew on for a while.

Fourteen-year-old Kayla (newcomer Madison Gibney) is running away from abusive parents. The marriage of Hank (Jamie Nieto) and Cathryn (Danah Davis) is on the rocks, while Melissa (Jaci Velasquez) is traveling four hundred miles to see her boyfriend in the hopes he might ask her to marry him. Nick (Steve Borden) is a former NFL All-Pro crusher of quarterbacks who now owns a slew of successful hamburger joints, but his anger must stem from something deeper than being late for a meeting. These five people, on different roads in life, end up together on a deserted, dirt road in northern California and must seek shelter in a roadside diner where they, literally, meet Jesus (Bruce Marchiano)—and as Jesus feeds these five, we are offered the substance of the storyline.

To Save a Life

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Genre: Drama, Relationship
Runtime: 1 hr 57 min.
Release Date: January 22nd, 2010

TO SAVE A LIFE is one of the best-made movies ever, Christian or secular. The movie tells the story of Jake Taylor, the most popular student and game-winning basketball star. Because of his new girlfriend, Jake and his teammates have shunned his best friend, Roger, who saved Jake’s life and, as a result, Roger walks with a permanent limp. Feeling alienated, Roger commits suicide. A youth pastor tries to help Jake with his guilt, but Jake’s family is also falling apart. Consequently, Jake gets his girlfriend, Amy, pregnant. Jake complains that things have gotten worse since he became interested in Jesus. This sets the stage for a powerfully redemptive ending.

Gifted Hands

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 minutes
Release Date: February 7th, 2009

GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY is one of the best made-for-television movies ever produced. It is the true story of a black child raised by a single mother who encouraged him to use his God-given gifts. He rises from being a poor student, to the top of his class. Upon hearing the story of a missionary doctor and decides to pursue a career in medicine. He becomes a world-renowned neurosurgeon. Repeatedly, Ben has to overcome prejudice to be able to let the gifts God has given him blossom.

Soul Surfer

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Genre: Drama,Kids/Family, Biopic and Sports
Runtime: 106 min
Released Date: April 5th, 2011

SOUL SURFER is an inspiring, powerful true story about young surfer Bethany Hamilton, who overcame great obstacles when a tiger shark took her arm while she was surfing. SOUL SURFER is an inspiring, powerful story with a wonderful performance by AnnaSophia Robb about a courageous young woman who has deep faith in Jesus Christ.

The movie tells the famous true story of Bethany Hamilton, a rising star on the teenage surfing circuit who loses her arm in a shark attack. Bethany, played wonderfully by AnnaSophia Robb, is, as her mother says, a mermaid. She’s surfed since early childhood in front of her parents’ house on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Her whole family lives to surf and is very competitive. She has two older brothers, Noah and Timothy, who drive her to excel, as does her father, Tom. Her mother, Cheri, adds some balance to the family.

Pamela's Prayer

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: 1st Jan, 1998

Yes, it seemed unfair...until the day she married.
Pamela's Prayer is the story of a prayerful father, a listening daughter, and the sovereignty of God. It is faith realized...and purity lifted high.

This motion picture portrays the unique story of Pamela Bucklin from her birth in 1969 to her wedding day in 1991.

Her mother died the day she was born. Her father taught her a certain perspective about purity and marriage. All of her friends were dating. Pamela was not. It was hard. It seemed so unfair that her father insisted on such a big standard of purity. She didn't understand...until the day she got married.

The Blind Side

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Genre: Drama, True Story

Runtime: 76 Minutes

Release Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The Blind Side depicts the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome.

As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.

This wonderful drama is a faith filled, truly inspiring movie with overt Christian values. There is a very strong message of Christian faith in THE BLIND SIDE. The biblical admonition to care for orphans is lived out by this family.

Letters to God

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Stephen's Test of Faith

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Genre: Drama
Runtime: 22 Min
Released Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Twelve-year-old Stephen is mocked and ridiculed for his faith. But that test leads to a new understanding and inner strength that changes his life. Itís tough for a twelve-year-old to be rejected and scorned by his peers. It devastates young Stephen. He shares this humiliation with his parents at home. That night Stephen takes a faith-building journey during a dream. He travels through history meeting Jesus, Stephen the martyr, families about to enter the Roman coliseum, William Tyndale, Christian children in todayís Middle East, and others who dare to share their faith. Young Stephen's view of the kingdom and his definition of "Christian" are revolutionized. He awakens and goes back to witness to his world, his trial of faith strengthened by the Body of Christ. Stephenís Test of Faith is an inspiring challenge to all ages, a powerful tool for Sunday schools, the unsaved, classrooms, your home. This walk with faithful heroes encourages us with their historical call to continue following Jesus Christ when we are put to the test.

Facing the Giant

Movie Review
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Released Date: Saturday, January 27, 2007