MOVIE - ANTWONE FISHER - Review Rating $$$$$ $$1/2 (OUT OF 10)
STARRING - Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher), Denzel Washington, Joy Bryant, Salli Richardson, Novella Nelson, Vernee Watson Johnson, Viola Davis & Earl Billings.
DIRECTOR - Denzel Washington (debut)
The movie is based on the true story of Antwone Fisher's successful struggle to overcome extreme adversity. Fisher also wrote the screenplay.
Fisher's story is quite simply remarkable. I won't detail his particular struggles here but suffice it to say that few, in similar shoes, have had the internal fortitude to overcome such extreme circumstances. The road to redemption is brutally and honestly presented. Fisher's honesty results in numerous sequences that are disturbing, to say the least, and at times make for uncomfortable viewing.
All of this is not to say that there are not moments of levity and joy in the movie and life of Antwone Fisher. There are numerous parts of the story that will bring a smile to your face.
As a movie, Antwone Fisher, is somewhat uneven. The unfolding of events is partly to blame. Fisher's healing process had numerous starts and stops that weren't linear in nature. Thus, like a yo-yo, the audience has to constantly take two steps back to take one step forward. The performances are also a bit uneven.
Antwone Fisher, despite its flaws, is worth seeing because of the importance of its message.
FULL REVIEW OF ANTIONE FISHER & LINKS TO ALTERNATIVE REVIEWS
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