Antwone Fisher Movie
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Inspired by a true story.
Antwone Fisher is at war... with himself.
Fight fear. Face truth. Embrace life.
A sailor (Derek Luke) prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Washington) for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
| Derek Luke | Antwone Quenton 'Fish' Fisher |
| Malcolm David Kelley | Antwone Fisher Age 7 |
| Cory Hodges | Antwone Fisher Age 14 |
| Denzel Washington | Dr. Jerome Davenport |
| Joy Bryant | Cheryl Smolley |
| Salli Richardson | Berta Davenport |
| Leonard Earl Howze | Pork Chop |
| Kente Scott | Kansas City |
| Kevin Connolly | Slim |
| Rainoldo Gooding | Grayson |
| Novella Nelson | Mrs. Tate |
| Stephen Snedden | Berkley |
| Leo Nepomuceno | SP #1 |
| Sung Kang | Receptionist |
| Cordell Stokes | Keith Age 5 |
| Denzel Washington |
7.30 out of 10 (7484 votes)
Visitor Reviews
"Antwone Fisher": A Film the Navy Could Get Behind
posted on 25 Jul 2009Several years ago the Navy kept a studied distance away from the making of "Men of Honor," a film based on the experiences of the service's first black master chief diver's struggle to overcome virulent racism. Ever eager to support films showing our Navy's best side the U.S.S. Nimitz and two helicopter assault carriers, with supporting shore installations, were provided to complement this engrossing tale of a young sailor's battle with uncontrollable rage. Some of the movie was shot aboard the U.S.S. Belleau Wood.Antwone Fisher wrote the script for Denzel Washington's director's debut in which he stars as a Navy psychiatrist treating Fisher, played effectively and deeply by Derek Luke.Fisher is an obviously bright enlisted man assigned to the U.S.S. Belleau Wood (LHA-3), a front line helicopter assault platform. Fisher can't seem to avoid launching his own assaults at minimal provocation from his fellow enlisted men. Sent to the M.D. as part of a possible pre-separation proceeding, Fisher slowly opens up to the black psychiatrist, revealing an awful childhood of great neglect and shuddering brutality.The story develops as Fisher cautiously but increasingly trusts his doctor and gets the courage to pursue a love interest, an enlisted sailor named Cheryl, played by a stunningly beautiful Joy Bryant.Fisher reluctantly engages with the doctor by asking long simmering questions but soon realizes he must seek the answers, however painful, in order to grow and move away from conflict-seeking destructive behavior.While all the main characters are black, this story transcends race while unflinchingly showing the evil of exuberant religiosity and concomitant hypocrisy in foster family settings. Viola Davis, a versatile actress seen in a number of recent films, is a picture of sullen immorality but is nothing compared to foster mom, Mrs. Tate (Novella Nelson), who in short but searing scenes would earn - if it existed - the Oscar for gut-churning brutality.Films about patient-therapist interaction follow a certain predictability (all that transference and counter-transference stuff) but the earnestness of Fisher and his doctor/mentor is realistically gripping. It's a good story, well told. Period.While set in the Navy, "Antwone Fisher" is not in any real sense a service story as was "Men of Honor," an excellent movie that dealt with crushing racism directed against a real person. Nor is it truly a film about blacks.
It's about surviving terrible childhood experiences and, as Fisher says, being able to proclaim in adulthood that the victim is still "standing tall." The persecutors shrink in size and significance as a brave and strong young man claims his right to a decent life with the aid of a caring doctor.My only quibble is that Washington is a lieutenant commander but is addressed as commander. With all the Navy support people listed in the end credits, someone should have told Director Washington that his character, like all naval officers below the rank of commander, is addressed as "Mister." Not a big criticism, is it? :)I don't know why this film is playing in so few theaters. It deserves wide distribution. Derek Luke may well get an Oscar nomination.8/10.
Wow! I'll say it again...wow.
posted on 01 Jul 2009I can NOT believe that this movie does not rank up there in IMDb's top 250. It was wonderful. Yeah, it was a wee on the predictable side, but I was leaning forward in my chair, anxiously awaiting each second of this movie.Derek Luke was perfect. He deserved an Academy Award for his portrayal of Antwone Fisher. Denzel (the luvly luvly Denzel) was B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T! Denzel is another one of those actors that will attract me to any film...if he's in it, I'll watch it. He's a marvelous actor.This movie felt so real, and tore at my heart at so many different levels and so many different times. **********DETAILED SPOILER********* I wept openly at the end when Antwone found his family, and their reaction to him. when the family matriarch opened her hands slowly, extended her palms toward him and said "Welcome," I just about fainted. It was so so so so so so so beautiful.Denzel really did a phenomenal job directing, and the rest of the cast was perfect. Every aspect of this movie was just right.This movie is WELL worth watching. In fact, just go buy it on DVD. I think you'll be glad you did.Highly HIGHLY recommended. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by.
Watching this movie leaves me with one question- WHY WASN'T THIS NOMINATED FOR BEST PICTURE???
posted on 15 Jun 2009I just rented "Antwone Fisher" on DVD, and I think its the best film of 2002. Derek Luke deserves an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Antwone Fisher. He plays the character with such great emotion and it makes you feel for Antwone Fisher. This movie is so uplifting and the ending is really great, it just leaves you with a great feeling. In my opinion, this movie was much better than most of the movies nominated for best picture, but then again thats just me. Just a great movie, period.Please let me know what you thought of my review. -Thanks
Denzel's directorial debut is fantastic!
posted on 10 May 2009Saw this film in August at the 27th Annual National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Milwaukee, WI, it's first public screening. THE FILM IS GREAT!!! Derek Luke is wonderful as Antwone Fisher. This young actor has a very bright future. The real Antwone Fisher did a great job writing the film and Denzel's direction is right on the money. See it opening weekend. You won't be disappointed.
I'd have given it a 9 if it were not for the salute at the end!
posted on 14 Apr 2009Well, it's yet again a film that plays with your sentiments and you come out all soft as opposed to a rocky film. But I'm a sucker for those so I gave it a good score... the acting was very good and there were a lot of feeling. The violence is kept to a minimal which makes a change. I'd have given it a 9 if it were not for the salute at the end! All in all a good movie with very good actors.
a must see film for everyone
posted on 25 Mar 2009this is a film about life, the triumph over adversity and the wonders of the human spirit. I defy anyone not to shed a tear by the end of the movie. This is more than just a tear-jerker, its an engaging, thought-provoking drama with excellent performances from all the cast but especially derek Luke and denzel washington. 7 years on, I'm amazed that Luke is still a virtual unknown and washington only directed one other film. Nevertheless, apart from a slow build-up, the story of this foster child's trials and tribulations and how it still affects him in adulthood is the sort of movie that stays with you long after you have seen it. Like many fox searchlight pictures, this was more of a sleeper hit and didn't get the mass critical acclaim it deserves. The scene where Antwone finally meets his mother summed up the movie for me, there were so many ways that could have been done and it could have been all schmaltzy or it could have been unrealistic but Washington struck exactly the right tone, his mother never said a word and could only shed a tear, while antowne asked simply why. Her overwhelming guilt prevented her from saying anything, what could she say to defend herself? One of the most moving cinematic scenes I have seen.
A wonderful picture
posted on 11 Mar 2009I went knowing very little about the film, except that it involved a young man's journey through psychotherapy. I expected little, and got a lot. Bring your handkerchiefs.Based on the true story of it's author, this movie shows a quite wonderful young man who is presented to us initially as a hothead with a chip on his shoulder. We learn early of his emotionally impoverished youth, and the vehicle of the exploration of psychotherapy and the unfolding of his personal history through the film work marvelously together, although of course a bit oversimplified and broad brush for the purposes of the film. We see through the journey of this remarkable man the crippling effects of neglect, abuse, and abandonment, a story that is undoubtedly repeated time and time again in reality throughout our country.Mr. Washington is of course wonderful as the psychiatrist (some change from "Training Day", I'll say!), and Derek Luke as the eponymous seaman Antwone, was terrific too.
"...who will hear the tears of the boy inside the man?"
posted on 11 Mar 2009Antwone Fisher's story of childhood neglect and abuse is an inspiration to all among us who witnessed or even experienced the plight of foster children. Abandoned by a troubled mother, Antwone has never met his father. Growing up with "church going" abusers who use the "n-word" not only to intimidate and hurt but also as a term of endearment, as a young man witnessing how his best friend is killed in a hold-up, enduring racial slurs and being teased while serving in the Navy, Antwone's anger is slowly turned into positive power when counseled by a Navy psychiatrist, and a love enters his life.The scene where Antwone meets his birth mother is one of the most powerful moments in the film. Stunned by the unexpected confrontation, the woman listens in silence to hear the young man tell her how he has lived a life without crime, addictions to drugs, fathering children left and right, all despite his utterly adverse circumstances.If that scene wasn't powerful enough, the very next one drives it home (and opens the flood gates): A reception to welcome home Antwone; dozens of smiling faces and open arms announcing that HE is part of this great family.One of the messages delivered by this wonderful film is that there are many well-meaning and sincere people working to help orphans and unwanted children. Even if some of the homes and administrators don't seem to care and appear self-serving, many do give it their all. The character who found Antwone's "file" once he disclosed the circumstances of his birth is one of those "bright lights" in the darkness of the system.The DVD includes a French Language track, various subtitle choices, as well as additional features and information about foster parenting.As a Clevelander I appreciated the location footage. No matter where you are from, you will be deeply moved by this autobiographical gem.
The life of Antwone Fisher how he as come a long way to solve his problems as a child and now can live his life in happiness
posted on 10 Jan 2009I love this movie it gives you the feel of how a lot of people in the world are feeling because of people who treat little kids that way it also isn't just young kids it is young teens or young adults that get treated that way. This movie makes a point about how there are sick people that just can't seem to find away to a life so they put their problems on little kids. This movie can help people who have been treated in abuse or forced to have sex at a young to talk about it to a Doctor to help them to get over it and be strong not to fall down and stay down to live their life because it is the only life they have and they should not live it in pain and sorrow but to live in happiness. This movie is very touching also a movie that teaches us people that there are sick people out there that do this and people or kids that have faced these problems are afraid to say anything or talk to someone that can help so they can live a happy life. I love this movie!!!!
Good job, Denzel!
posted on 29 Dec 2008Great movie. Moved me to tears. Great film, great cast. Can you believe that Derek guy's a first-time actor? He did a great job. It made me glad to be an African-American living in a good suburban neighborhood...really, REALLY glad. The projetcs really suck, (SPOILER!) good for Antwone when he finally confronted his Mother and told her he could speak two langauges, and all that. Lovely, lovely movie. I'd give it a 7.LOVE U ALL! MEL p.s If you liked (or disliked) this movie, I would reccommend "The Secret Garden" (Directed by Agenieska Holland). Actually, it has nothing to do with this movie, I just love it so much and it's my absolute fave movie. RENT IT TODAY!
Based on a true story, excellent film about family.
posted on 11 Dec 2008The critic Ebert has a complete review. The subject matter is a hot-tempered 26-year-old in the Navy who has old unresolved family issues. Washington directs and stars in it, as the Psychiatrist, along with the newcomer as Antwone. It does move a bit slow at times, maybe it could have been shortened by ten minutes or so with some crisper editing. But anyone who values family, friends, and other relationships cannot help but be moved by this film. The DVD has an interesting "extra" which includes contribution by the real Antwone, who wrote the screen play.SPOILERS follow, for my recollection. At the doctor's urging, Antwone goes back to Cleveland, his girlfriend along, to find his "family." Phone book and phone calls finally hook him up with his aunt, the sister of his dead father. That connects him with his mother, living in a run-down housing project, as soon as she hears his name she proclaims, "Antwone is my first child", but is not able to express any emotion, only says "Do you want anything to eat?" In what amounts to a monologue her son explains that he grew up to be a good person, never experimented with drugs nor smoked, speaks two languages, and wonders if she ever thought about him, whether he was even still alive. He realized that his mother was incapable of caring, it was not about him, he forgave her, kissed her on the cheek, and left, and then back at the aunt's house discovered the assembled extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Exceptionally moving for anyone who does not know their roots
posted on 09 Dec 2008As an adopted person I can really relate to how life changing it is to find your family. This movie was a diary of my trip to find my Father. You cannot really understand unless you have been "abandoned" regardless of the circumstances. Even good reasons (adoption) feel like abandonment to a child.
Antwone Fisher--Best Movie This year
posted on 21 Nov 2008Unlike other commenters who have commented on this movie's ability to transcend race, contrarily, I think that this powerful film provides a complex and deep story that addresses institutional racism and the effects thereof. Washington directs Fisher's story with a careful hand and critical eye, relinquishing this cinematic endeavor neither to dismemberment of women's bodies, perpetuating unthoughtful stereotypes, nor satisfying the expectation of the white gaze. I think this film might be a bit too happy in the end; however, it is deeply entrenched in Afro-American culture and discourse to the point that some white spectators may get the feeling of looking into the life of this Afro-American--Antwone Fisher. I have problems with the Naval aspect of the film, but when we look at America, there are not many choices or opportunities for black men who are/were in Fisher's situation or similar situations. Viewers may go to this movie expecting a "Black Movie: what is a "Black Movie?"Do stereotypes of pimps, whores, drug dealers, single parent homes, and so forth constitute a "Black Movie?" I think Washington as director recognized that Afro-Americans and other people of color deal with human problems like abuse and displaced aggression to name a few. These problems have--historically and presently--only been given light and validity via "Good Will Hunting" and other white movies; it's high time they were given the same recognition and validity as their white counterparts in and out of the media.Sad to say though, in this racist country, Denzel Washington and Derek Luke will probably have to wait another ten years before they receive an Oscar or anything else. They both will have to wait until they direct or star in a movie that perpetuates the usual racist and sexist stereotypes to get an Oscar. That is to say, Denzel deserved awards for "Malcolm X," "Hurricane" and others before that jive "Training Day" Oscar. That is not to negate or push aside other great actresses and actors of color who are denied their due praise for ingenious work. Yet Hollywood would rather send the message that racism and sexism and heterosexism are acceptable by perpetuating and even rewarding those stereotypes as they appear in countless films such as "American Beauty," "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," "American Pie," and even "Gone with the Wind."Derek Luke is a helluva actor and I wish him best. All of the other actresses and actors gave superb performances hands down, although I do take issue with Denzel's selection of yet another straight-haired, light-skinned sistuh. That said, everyone should watch this film. However, it may not be for everyone. Much Luv. 10/10
Diamond in the rough
posted on 21 Nov 2008"Antwone Fisher," Denzel Washington's directorial debut, is an excellent movie, though it came in under the radar screen last year. The story, based on true events about a sailor with a tragic, hurtful past and his journey to closure, is well told and requires several hankies at the end. Newcomer Derek Luke is very good as the title character, providing a low-key performance that works well. Washington, as usual, is superb in his acting role and also excels behind the camera. Viola Davis delivers a tour de force, despite her limited screen time and the fact that her entire dialogue consists of two or three lines. All in all, a triumphant movie that should have gotten more attention.
Who will cry for this little boy?! :p
posted on 17 Nov 2008It's 3AM. I've just wasted 2 hours of my life on this lousy movie. It was cheesy, boring and too emotional. Besides that, exactly the same topic has already been played out in 'Good Will Hunting'. Witch was a great movie compared to this one.The only thing i was looking foward to was the solution for denzel's problem with his wife but even that sidestory had a cheesy ending. I got a feelin that the images where fisher came out with his 'poem' and denzel & fisher said they love eachother etc etc will hunt me to my grave...Anyway, I consider a movie worth watching if it has something to say or the story (or superb filming tehniques) just suck you on your seat. And if it does that, I can oversee some cheesy scenes or other minor flaws. The story of this one was weak and it didn't have anything to tell - live a good life and you'll get a chance to be happy (mom, i've lived a good life. never even smoked A cigarette)?! Whatta crap! Life ain't black & white...I've got about 500-600 movies in my collection and a blank cd costs about 0.5$ here - I didn't write this one on a cd...A great flick to debute denzel's director career, though :p3 out of 10
Great Human Drama
posted on 09 Nov 2008This is a great human drama. It is based on a true story - written by the main character. Few movies make me sit back in silence and just soak up the story. This is one of them. I was "glued" to my seat watching the suffering and pain this young man had to endure.The entire cast is superb portraying their characters. Ironically, while I feel that Denzel Washington is a weak actor, I thought his direction was methodical, meticulous, marvelous, controlled for the sake of delicateness, and in short - shear brilliance.You must see this movie. 10/10-Zafoid
Not especially good
posted on 28 Oct 2008This film really just didn't do much for me. I think that while it may be moving to those ignorant of the issues of child abuse, ultimately it doesn't do justice to the thousands of real people that seek counseling every day for such problems. Go to see it if you like Denzel Washington as an actor. I don't think he has much to offer as a director.
Uggh! That first half was so slow.
posted on 14 Oct 2008'Antwone Fisher' is directed by Denzel Washington and I recommend it. But only in terms of seeing how it comes out when it is completely over.
Getting there is hard and the film is painfully slow and lifeless along the way. The first 45-60 minutes really struggle but then the film picks up in the second half. Based on a true story, 'Antwone Fisher' is played by Derek Luke. He is a young black man who struggles with his place in the navy after he is involved in several scuffles and must manage his anger. He meets for therapy sessions with Jerome Davenport (Denzel Washington) and discusses his life where everything went wrong. He was born in prison and his mother never claimed him when she got out, his father was murdered before he was born, his best friend was killed carrying out a robbery and he was raised by a nasty foster parent who abused him verbally and physically while the woman's daughter abused him sexually. Throughout all of this, Fisher learns to make the most out of life and on the advice of Davenport, tracks down his real family and finds he is a better man because of it. The film could have used a better script with some more interesting sub text and more life could have been breathed into it by a more experienced director but it is an honest effort with a quality ending which may leave many in tears...of happiness.
One of my top five best movies.
posted on 26 Aug 2009This movie describes the life of somebody who grew up in the worst of circumstances but unlike many people he actually grew up to be a respectable person. Whats more is that this is a true story.Antwone Fisher is so innocent and yet he was abused such just because he was not white. Antwone Fisher has been married to the same women for ten years and he never fooled around with women, coke, cigars, weed, alcohol, or any of those things that are very popular in the places he was growing up. There is not much more to say about this movie it is excellent. The only rating I can give it is a 10/10.