Antwone Fisher

Name: Antwone Fisher
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Released: December 19, 2002
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Denzel Washington, Derek Luke, Joy Bryant

2002

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Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: December 19, 2002 | PG-13

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)

Director: Denzel Washington

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 120 min

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Carrie Rickey

A deceptively simple movie with a deeply felt message. Read full review

William Arnold

Washington brings it off with an unforced and well-earned emotional wallop, and whose strong hand, keen eye, sweet spirit and good taste are reflected in almost every scene. Read full review

James Berardinelli

There are a few occasions when Antwone Fisher crosses the line to become too syrupy -- For the most part, however, the production radiates emotional honesty. Read full review

Shawn Levy

With all its pedestrian moments, the film still has the power to sweep you up. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Affecting but formulaic.

Mick LaSalle

Has warmth and integrity, but it lacks the urgency of a story that had to be told. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Directed without a shred of imagination by Denzel Washington -- Antwone Fisher masks a behind-the-scenes story that's far more inspiring than the phony uplift that makes it onto the screen. Read full review

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TimJ.

Apr 22, 2008

This movie was amazing.

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PatC.

Sep 21, 2005

Slightly claustrophobic, but otherwise a real gem. It is always a pleasure to watch a briskly-presented and intelligent film.

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LiviK.

Oct 12, 2005

I great movie, about finding yourself though others. And changing your view on life.

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Alexander_Fred

Dec 14, 2011

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'tThe 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

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FadeBlack

Mar 5, 2017

A largely competent movie from Washington, but the emotional content comes off highly cringe-worthy and soggy. I rarely have an issue with the acting, but the actor behind Antwone just wasn't strong enough to carry the role I felt, it was a stifled performance.

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MovieGuys

Mar 18, 2014

Antwone Fisher is a somewhat compelling directorial debut for Washington, but the film is overridden with clichéd characters, dragged out scenes, and predictable storylines.

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