Fireproof, the pro-marriage movie from the producers of Facing the Giants, remained in the Top 10 at the box office for a second weekend by bringing in more than $4 million.
The movie, which cost less than $1 million to make, has brought in a total of $12.5 million. Director Alex Kendrick said that's a reason to praise God.
"We tried to make a movie that speaks to your middle-American family and couple facing all the common issues in marriage," he told ABCNews.com. "Hollywood is good at reflecting the values and lifestyles of people in California and New York, but there are so many of us who have a standard of morality and faith that is rarely reflected in films coming out of Hollywood."
The mainstream media, though puzzled by the film's success, agree there is a growing market for Christian films.
The New York Times said the film included "that rarest of creatures on the big (or small) screen: characters with a strong, conservative Christian faith who don’t sound crazy.”
ABCNews.com added: "It's a sign that the strength of the evangelical community has not waned."
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Read an interview with the Fireproof cast, and watch Turn Signal.
Read the Plugged In review of Fireproof.
— Devon Williams
