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62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 49 Ratings

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  • Starring: Denzel Washington, Derek Luke, Joy Bryant
  • Summary: The story of a man who digs inside himself to discover therein lies a king...A sailor with an explosive attitude, Fisher (Luke) is ordered to see a naval psychiatrist (Washington) about his volatile temper. Little did he know that his first step into the doctor's office would lead him on a journey home. (Fox Searchlight)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    Antwone Fisher has a confrontation with his past, and a speech to the mother who abandoned him, and a reunion with his family, that create great, heartbreaking, joyous moments.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Steve Simels
    60
    But there's a vaguely self-congratulatory tone to the screenplay that's a bit off-putting.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    30
    Washington directs with proficient blandness charged only occasionally by organic acting moments.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. TimJ.
    10
    This movie was amazing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. LiviK.
    9
    I great movie, about finding yourself though others. And changing your view on life.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Alexander_Fred
    5
    The first 80 minutes of the film are bland and boring filled with lackluster performances. It seems even Denzel Washington becomes so distracted by directing that he forgets how to act. Watching this film would make you wonder how he ever won an Oscar. Unfortunately his directing doesn't improve as a result of his over-focus: The cameras angles are all over the place, the cinematography needs some real work, and the actors seem to eager to close scenes and become cliches of themselves. It is only during the final moments of the film that the acting becomes truly dynamic, the camera angles become better used, and with the help of the the score and editing these final moment become emotionally impactful. It seems that the film does what few films are capable of: Creating an ending that almost forces the viewer to forget about all of the tired cliches used in the rest of the film. Unfortunately, the ending is still not capable of forcing all the sleep from our eyes and thus at this point, the film stands as only slightly above average. But any effort to call it more than average suddenly fails when it is realized that Fisher's biopic tale is made of misinformation and deceit throughout.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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