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28 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    60
    While hardly sophisticated in its approach and certainly not polished in its technical elements, the film does get its heartfelt message across with undeniable sincerity.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Chris Willman
    50
    The filmmakers hedge their bets by making the young marrieds agnostic at the start of the movie, in order to turn Fireproof into a manual for eternal as well as marital salvation.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ed Gonzales
    50
    Then the film gets all religulous, suggesting that Caleb's devotion to healing means nothing without Jesus, and so Fireproof stops becoming relatable to us all and only to the already, or easily, indoctrinated.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    50
    Cameron is genuinely compelling as Caleb.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Josh Rosenblatt
    20
    Makes for fruitful soul-fishing but lousy drama.
  6. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Scott Tobias
    0
    Cameron acts like a childish jerk, even in the reconciliation phase, and the underlying reason is that he--and the movie--hates women.
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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 50
  3. Negative: 16 out of 50
  1. jc15
    8
    Goodness, this world has really changed. The movie is about sanctity of marriage. Something we have seemed to lose in this democratic society we are living in. Anyway this is a good movie, go buy it.… Full Review »
  2. MarkP.
    9
    This movie may not be a highly polished Hollywood production, but was none the less very well made, funny and had a very good story line. The message was clearly one of hope that a relationship can be saved if one is truly willing to work at it. The twist about the husband's father is both surprising and enlightening. In the USA where lust, greed and killing are the major topics of most films, this movie stands out as one with both a good storyline and overall message.… Full Review »
  3. bf
    7
    so so acting with a storyline that should have been better developed; still gets it's message across whether you are a believer or not that marriage takes work; there are alot of guys out there like Caleb who do not know how to appreciate their wives and this movie should be a wake up call for them; also re: the lure of the feelings one gets from attention (i.e. Dr. Keller towards Catherine) when she could have focused more on saving her marriage too… Full Review »
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