ANTWONE FISHER (DVD, Wide) DEREK LUKE DENZEL WASHINGTON - eBay (item 130340794459 end time Nov-05-09 14:38:48 PST)


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Format:	DVD	Edition:	Widescreen
Leading Role:	Derek Luke	Rating:	PG-13
Director:	Denzel Washington	Release Date:	May 20, 2003
Genre:	Drama	UPC:	024543077060
Sub-Genre:	Military & War	Region:	DVD: 1 (US, CA)
Condition:	Very Good

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Movie description
The true story of ANTWONE FISHER tracks a remarkable young man on the path to recovery from physical and sexual abuse. Antwone Fisher (Derek Luke) is a young Navy sailor who is on verge of getting booted from the military because of his volatile temper when he is ordered to mandatory sessions with psychiatrist Dr. Jerome Davenport (Denzel Washington). After a few strained sessions, Fisher navigates through difficult memories of his Cleveland childhood, mostly of life with a vicious foster mother (Novella Nelson) who beats him on a regular basis (and refers to him not by name, but by the n-word) and a foster sister who violates him sexually. Fisher and Davenport form a father-son bond (Fisher even adopts the doctor's wife [Salli Richardson] as a kind of surrogate Mom). And eventually he finds the strength to work through his anger and the courage to forge his first romantic relationship with Cheryl (Joy Bryant). Writer Antwone Fisher, making his screenplay debut, achieves an encouraging view of human nature with this story, and first-time director Washington molds it into a film that ranks with GOOD WILL HUNTING and ORDINARY PEOPLE. Washington demonstrates his ease with actors by drumming up rich emotional intimacy, not without naturally humorous and awkward moments. Vivid, painterly images and the yearning melodies of composer Mychael Danna complete the artistry of the film.
Credits
Producer:	Denzel Washington, Randa Haines, Todd Black
Cast:	Derek Luke

Details
Edition:	Widescreen

Notes
DVD Features; Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - French Dolby Surround - Spanish Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Denzel Washington - Director/Star Featurette - 1. Making of ANTWONE FISHER 2. Hollywood and the Navy Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Theatrical Release Date: December 19, 2002
Editorial reviews
"...[Featuring] a vibrant acting debut by Derek Luke....The young actor has great presence on screen....He makes Antwone's stillness, his sweetness and his violence equally believable and compelling..." Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (12/20/2002) "...As a director Mr. Washington shows a confident grasp of cinematic narrative in a hearty meat-and-potatoes style. But the most remarkable aspect of his behind-the-camera debut is his brilliantly surefooted handling of actors..." New York Times - Stephen Holden (12/19/2002) "...Washington the actor puts in a fine performance. But 28-year-old Luke is the star of the show, striking just the right notes in his understated and uplifting performance..." USA Today - Claudia Puig (12/20/2002) "...Truly worthwhile....Washington expertly weaves a matter-of-fact social commentary into an extremely personal story..." Premiere - Glenn Kenny (01/01/2003) "...Intense....Derek Luke's clean, direct performance as Fisher is the real attention-getter..." Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (01/03/2003) ...Stately and thought-provoking..." Sight and Sound - Guy Westwell (06/01/2003)

ANTWONE FISHER (DVD)

STARRING: DEREK LUKE, JOY BRYANT, DENZEL WASHINGTON

DIRECTED BY: DENZEL WASHINGTON

BONUS FEATURES (TAKEN FROM BACK OF CASE):

FULL-LENGTH AUDIO COMMENTARY BY DIRECTOR DENZEL WASHINGTON AND PRODUCER TODD BLACK

"MEETING ANTWONE FISHER" FEATURETTE

"THE MAKING OF ANTWONE FISHER" BEHIND-THE-SCENES FEATURETTE

"HOLLYWOOD AND THE NAVY" FEATURETTE

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS (TAKEN FROM BACK OF CASE):

LANGUAGE (AUDIO): ENGLISH 5.1 DOLBY SURROUND; SPANISH DOLBY SURROUND; FRENCH 5.1 DOLBY SURROUND

SUBTITLES: ENGLISH, SPANISH

ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN 2.35:1

REGION 1, NTSC

PG-13 (FOR VIOLENCE, LANGUAGE AND MATURE THEMATIC MATERIAL INVOLVING ABUSE)

IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, BETWEEN "VERY GOOD" AND "LIKE NEW" CONDITION (CLOSER TO THE LATTER), WITH SLIGHT SCUFFING. PLAYED A FEW TIMES.

NOT A PROMO OR OVERSTOCK ITEM WITH HOLE DRILLED THROUGH UPC

NOT A BOOTLEG/IMPORT

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