How is this not considered a classic? “Antwone Fisher” is one of the most powerful and emotionally rewarding character studies I’ve seen in quite some time. Denzel Washington is fantastic but Derek Luke gives such a terrific and layered performance as our lead (how is he not huge). It’s a story that’s been done before but the great characters and strong writing from Fisher himself really make this one stand out amongst the crowded genre. I encourage you all to check this out, I just finished watching it and I already hate how underrated this is. Please watch this.

I will never get over the fact that Derek Luke for his amazing portrayal of Antwone Fisher, Denzel for Director & the rest of the movie got snubbed by the Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG's. This was & still is one of the most affected, saddest & inspiring movies I will ever see. Plus, it boggles my mind why Derek Luke isn't in more movies nowadays. This guy was one of the best working actors back in the 00's.

Anyways, just visiting this old friend & "The Great Debaters" (another great film by Denzel) on DVD to prep for Denzel's long-awaited 3rd directional film "Fences" later this December.

Just when you think you’re watching a manipulative “Good Will Hunting” clone, the screenplay slowly evolves into something entirely different.

The story lovingly takes its time with its characters. The relationships between Fisher and Davenport (Denzel, superb as always), and Fisher and Cheryl (a wonderful find in Joy Bryant) are developed so sweetly and delicately that we’re actually following the characters, not the plot. "Antwone Fisher" is so warm and filled with such goodness that it was impossible not to genuinely feel for these characters.

It’s a highly positive film with a soaring spirit.

Can't believe I've never seen this let alone heard of it before, "Antwone Fisher" is quite possibly the best thing Denzel Washington has ever done and that's saying something. I was taken by such surprise with how powerful, heartbreaking and overall touching this movie was. Denzel Washington is typically great and shows a promising side as a director but Derek Luke absolutely commands the screen, how this guy didn't go on to be the next big thing is beyond me. The final 20 minutes are some of the most effective stuff I've seen in so long and the film ends on the perfect note. I implore you all to watch this.

They must have racked up a huge bill using the hotel room phones

As sentimental as it is, Denzel Washington's directorial debut still compels with its emotional sincerity and sterling performances from its cast. The film follows the rough life of Antwone Fisher as well as his commitment to forgiveness, and change. Washington puts a solid directorial work in my opinion. The film could have been a little tighter, but boy it's not bad for a first film. The key element to the film's success is its performances from its solid cast. Derek Luke gives a sincere lead performance which is commendable in a way. While Denzel Washington is always solid, no matter how small or big his character is. Overall, it's a pretty solid effort from Washington. It got great acting, and an inspiring message to address.

How is this film *that* underrated? Antwone Fisher is a touching, complicated, powerful and bloody sentimental character. The relationship between Antwone “Derek Luke“ and his psychiatrist Dr. Jerome “Denzel Washington” was smoothly, nicely and fruitfully escalating and, surprisingly, on both sides. The contrast between their characteristics is very rich, both in the dialogues and in the attitudes and fair to say, Denzel made me feel I’m witnessing Sigmund Freud or Carl Jung acting & directing. I Really enjoyed watching this intense emotionally violent biography.

A fairly solid showing here from Derek Luke and Denzel Washington who does see his screen time diminish with his directorial duties. The thing about Denzel is you always feel like you believe in his relationships from a paternal standpoint, you genuinely feel like the younger people would go for him for advice as someone of trust and guidance. His unique voice just carries that weight and makes it easy to understand why Derek Lucas would go to him. Unfortunately this feels like a less good version of Good Will Hunting (minus the maths). Still worth a watch if you're trying to complete your Denzel filmography.

Based on a true story.

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This is an extremely sensitive story, and had it been done gratuitously it would’ve came off as an overwritten hokey drama, but Denzel handles it so delicately that one would think this story is about him and not the real Antwone Fisher. Among the Top Tier directorial debuts to come from a high profile actor that doesn’t get talked about enough.

The rare Denzel movie that he didn't star in (though it was his directorial debut). A mix of "Lion" and "Good Will Hunting," it was hard not to get emotional at certain scenes. Good movie that I don't remember being talked about much when it came out.

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

Sligthly long and profound in the wrong half of the film for me, despite the good story. Acting was superb though I would have preferred to see more emphasis on the way he learns how to practically cope with his demons.

I can eat.

I knew nothing about Antwone Fisher and his incredibly moving story before watching this film which definitely falls under the "Jimmy V flick" category, allowing the audience to experience the full range of emotional responses before the conclusion. This definitely felt a bit too predictable and unoriginal at times though, and despite being a true story, I still felt like I had seen this plot many times before. Derek Luke was pretty good and Denzel gave a confidently well crafted performance in support. This one did stick the landing too which made it easier to look past some of the criticisms I had while watching. 6.5/10

The true story of a young sailor in the U.S. Navy with a violent temper who easily snapped and started fights. He could've simply gotten discharged from the military and forgotten about, but a number of people, mostly a Navy psychiatrist, saw beyond his temper and listened to him...and helped him turn his life completely around.

(Japanese title: 「アンドワン・フィッシャー 君の帰る場所」(“Antwone Fisher: The Place For You To Come Back To“).)

(Watched on Hulu)

Poignant, empathetic and very humanizing film about a troubled young man’s journey from self-loathing to self-love and acceptance.