The problem with ANTWONE FISHER is that it has a screenplay written by Antwone Fisher based on the book by Antwone Fisher.
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12/12/02
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Antwone Fisher (2002)
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Reviews Counted:144
Fresh:113
Rotten:31
Average Rating:6.9/10
Consensus: Washington's directing debut is a solidly crafted, emotionally touching work.
Runtime: 2 hrs
Genre: Dramas
Theatrical Release:Dec 20, 2002 Limited
Box Office: $20,813,967
Synopsis: The true story of ANTWONE FISHER tracks a remarkable young man on the path to recovery from physical and sexual abuse. Antwone Fisher (Derek Luke) is a young Navy sailor who is on verge of getting... [More]
Starring: Derek Luke, Joy Bryant, Denzel Washington, Salli Richardson
Director: Denzel Washington
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Reviews for Antwone Fisher
It's no surprise that as a director Washington demands and receives excellent performances, from himself and from newcomer Derek Luke.
12/31/02
Hard, endearing, caring, warm. Bring tissues.
12/08/02
That the real Antwone Fisher was able to overcome his personal obstacles and become a good man is a wonderful thing; that he has been able to share his story so compellingly with us is a minor miracle.
12/18/02
[Washington's] strong hand, keen eye, sweet spirit and good taste are reflected in almost every scene.
12/25/02
Everything -- even life on an aircraft carrier -- is sentimentalized.
12/17/02
Top CriticTrivial where it should be profound, and hyper-cliched where it should be sincere.
12/17/02
The level of acting elevates the material above pat inspirational status and gives it a sturdiness and solidity that we've long associated with Washington the actor.
12/25/02
In his debut as a film director, Denzel Washington delivers a lean and engaging work.
01/12/03
Yes, Antwone Fisher is a good movie, in the way that lima beans are good food. You may leave the theater feeling fortified, but you'll have a bad taste in your mouth.
09/06/03
It's a familiar story, but one that is presented with great sympathy and intelligence.
12/18/02
Top CriticFisher has bared his soul and confronted his own shortcomings here in a way...that feels very human and very true to life.
12/20/02
While the path may be familiar, first-time director Denzel Washington and a top-notch cast manage to keep things interesting.
12/20/02
Antwone Fisher certainly does the trick of making us care about its protagonist and celebrate his victories but, with few exceptions, it rarely stoops to cheap manipulation or corny conventions to do it.
01/19/03
An uplifting, near-masterpiece.
01/10/03
A tender and touching drama, based on the true story of a troubled African-American's quest to come to terms with his origins, reveals the yearning we all have in our hearts for acceptance within the family circle.
12/20/02
The film starts out as competent but unremarkable ... and gradually grows into something of considerable power.
01/10/03
Rings false, belittling instead of honoring its sensitive subject with its twinkly score, kid-glove nobility and cloying payoffs. [Blu-ray]
02/01/09
Celebrates family in a way that's deeply felt by the director and screenwriter/subject and no doubt will be shared by viewers of any ethnicity.
12/19/02
Top CriticAn uplifting drama ... What Antwone Fisher isn't, however, is original.
12/29/02
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