“Antwone Fisher” is a movie with a strong depiction of caring men. Denzel Washington's role as Antwone's father figure/psychiatrist is heartwarming. Antwone's foster mother portrayal was demonic; however a viewer feels compassion for both the victim and the beast of a mother. Antwone has various psychological issues including a disturbing childhood that still torments him. The film seems to have omitted violent and sexual scenes. The story itself contains extreme violence and inappropriate sexual situations, but they are only suggested. The movie teaches a strong pro-family message. There is a sweet romance between two young people that is not centered on sexual attraction. Antwone's search inspires us to think about anger and bitterness within our spirits. This movie helps us to us understand the balance of suffering and triumph.
Antwone Fisher, is a 24-year-old sailor who get in fights. He is demoted and sent to see staff psychiatrist Jerome Davenport. Antwone does not want to talk about him or what is eating at him. However, the psychiatrist is patient and eventually the sailor begins to open up. He explains that he was born in prison after his father was murdered. Mrs. Tate, a disciplinarian and preacher’s wife who did not like them and often beat them, raised him and two brothers.
The beatings and intimidation were horrible for Antwone, and he also experienced sexual abuse at the hands of an older girl. This has left him unsure of how to act around young women his age, although he does date. Antwone gets closer to the psychiatrist and his wife, although that begins to make the psychiatrist worry that Antwone is becoming too dependent.
Antwone’s quest is to find his real family and let them know how he feels about them, himself and both the past and present. After some resistance and more sessions with the psychiatrist, Antwone and his girlfriend find his mother, Eva. I would give this movie 5 stars.
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