Courageous
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…
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.
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! 😀
I certainly shall! I’ve been here before, I guess this is just my first time commenting! Thank you!