At the end of this month, the movie “Courageous” is going to be released…
I was fortunate enough to be invited to see a preview screening of this film a while back and thought it was superb. The essential focus of the movie is Fatherhood and, more broadly, masculinity. The tagline of the film is from the book of Joshua:
“But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD” – Joshua 24:15
This film is coming from the same group of people who brought us the movie “Fireproof” and includes some of the same actors. I actually think that Courageous is a more polished film than Fireproof, which I felt was, at times, slightly clunky and a little bit cheesy. Courageous has a few moments that made me wince, but they were generally few and far between.
One of the actors was at the screening I attended and he said that they hoped that Courageous would do for Fatherhood what Fireproof did for marriage. I think it certainly does hit its mark in this respect and I left the movie theatre feeling inspired. I’ve organized a group “man trip” to the cinema shortly after it goes on general release and I hope that those coming will be likewise inspired.
Oh yes, one other thing. The title soundtrack comes from the greatest band in the world, Casting Crowns…
Elizabeth
September 6, 2011 at 8:52 pm
I do want to see this movie! I hope the acting skills have improved since Fireproof. I really appreciate having these polished, beautiful movies with great messages.
pilgrim
September 6, 2011 at 9:09 pm
I would definitely say that it’s a step up. As I said in the review, there are a few moments which are a little clunky, but on the whole I thought it was much tighter than Fireproof. Do please let me know what you think of it after you’ve watched it.
Oh, and welcome!
Elizabeth
September 7, 2011 at 5:20 am
I certainly shall! I’ve been here before, I guess this is just my first time commenting! Thank you!