“Fireproof and Courageous . . . could have been every bit as heavy-handed without exciting comment had the message been about climate change, treating a gay teenage boy with dignity and respect, or some down-‘n-out protagonist discovering the critical importance of ‘believing in himself'” (Rules, p. 247).
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Actually, the heavyhandedness would likely have excited some critical comment, but it would have been pretty muted and highly technical. “Fighting homophobia is important, but . . .” type stuff.