Rob's Thoughts

I had the rare privilege of going on a date with my flaming hot wife hot wife last weekend.  We shared a meal at Olive Garden after which we went to see Couple’s Retreat.  If you’re not familiar with the flick let’s just say that it’s Fireproof, Hollywood style  where Vince Vaughn replaces Kurt Cameron.  I was pleasantly surprised at the message the movie sent.  In a rare turn around for Hollywood the institution of marriage and family was cast in a positive light.  I can’t say that there were no scenes I wish they would have left out.  However, even those scenes – lude as they were – helped bring the message home (to be clear they depicted a sexy Fabio type man in a spedo and his naively inappropriate behavior towards the married women during a Pilates session).  One thing I wish that Christians would realize is that there is a difference between depicting something that is evil or inappropriate as evil or inappropriate (which is what Couples Retreat did), versus depicting something as evil or inappropriate as funny, good, or desirable (for example, He’s Just Not That Into You).  As a whole I recommend it to all who want to see a Hollywood rendition of fidelity and commitment.  Check out the movie then post whether or not you agree below.