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Based on a true story, a biographical drama centering upon Antwone "Fish" Fisher who--once a Sony Pictures security guard--eventually gained fame as an acclaimed writer and a Hollywood producer. In the earlier part of his life, he was a sailor prone to violent outbursts. On the verge of being kicked out of the Navy for repeated fighting, he is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing... See Full Description
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Action/Adventure, Drama and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 57 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 19th, 2002 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for violence, language and mature thematic material involving abuse. |
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| Distributors: |
20th Century Fox Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$21,078,145 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"...a pretty good movie that could've been a pretty great one." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"The story behind the film is extraordinary." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Mark Caro
"...to dismiss Antwone Fisher as derivative would be to deny its considerable emotional power..." more...
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A- |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"...treats the emotional life of a troubled man with uncommon sensitivity and insight." more...
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A- |
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