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The directorial debut of Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, Antwone Fisher is an autobiographical drama written by the real-life Antwone Fisher. Played by newcomer Derek Luke, Antwone is a... read more
Directed by: Denzel Washington
Release Date: December 19, 2002
DVD Release Date: May 20, 2003
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December 21, 2010Strong acting and terrific story, based on the real-life experiences of former U.S. navy man Antwone Fisher. Before I saw this, I had no idea that Denzel Washington had done some work behind camera. What I can say now though, is that he ought to do it more often. For his directin... read more
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November 2, 2007A remarkable tale based on a true story, I was gripped from start to finish. Derek Luke, I thought played a fantastic part and it was a good performance from Denzel too, who also Directed the film.
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January 13, 2010A Film that from start to finish has you in it'sgrip, so tight it won't let go and ends up with a bone crushin g ending. "Three out of four" Stars. High Reccomendation.
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May 7, 2006This movie was good, just too episodic to be great. Was Antwone's story so great that they had to make a movie about it?
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October 26, 2011really like the story, but I don't have any particular strong feelings about the movie. that this is based on a real man's life, and that man labouriously wrote the screenplay to his own life story and got it made into a Hollywood movie is intriguing enough by itself. Washingt... read more
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January 28, 2011This movie is Great! It touched my heart. I couldn't relate about the racial discrimination that Antwone has experienced because I'm living in my own country. I guess it is really hard to be discriminated.
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August 13, 2010At first it seemed like a very plain movie, but by the end I was surprisingly & profoundly touched. Ok I'm gay now.
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November 19, 2008Washington never fails to deliver but Luke was hot and cold. The story just seemed very typical. Final scene was good though.
Critic Reviews
January 16, 2003
Rex Reed, New York Observer
December 27, 2002
Ann Gorman, Washington Post
A riveting story well told.
December 27, 2002
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
Denzel Washington gives a sensitive yet powerful performance as a Navy psychiatrist, and newcomer Derek Luke is a pleasant surprise as the title character.
December 26, 2002
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
For sure, Antwone Fisher is corny. But it's corny in a way that a Hollywood movie about a boy who just wants to go home ought to be corny. Full Review
December 25, 2002
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
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. Full Review
December 25, 2002
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Watchful, flinty, unexpectedly vulnerable -- and so cathartic it could wring tears from a stone.
December 25, 2002
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
A film as modestly underplayed and as unassumingly classy as the star who also directed it.
December 25, 2002
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News
Marks a strong directorial performance by Washington, who foregoes tricky maneuvers and allows the emotions and details of his story to carry the day.
December 24, 2002
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
In his debut as a director, Washington has a sure hand. His work with actors is particularly impressive. Full Review
December 24, 2002
Susan Stark, Detroit News
Luke is one actor who is sure to be with us in a big way for years to come.
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