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So what did Antwone Fisher do that was so great?

posted 20 years ago by GradyQ
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Seriously, what did Antwone Fisher ever do with his life that was so great that warrants a movie being made about his life, or even a book being written about him? Seems to me he was a poor kid from a bad situation who rose above many obstacles to become a moderately successful writer. That's all well and good, and nothing against him, but so what? There are tons of screenwriters in Hollywood, many of whom are more successful and better writers than Antwone Fisher. I'm sure you wouldn't have to look too hard to find one that had a rough home life. It just seems that the whole book/movie was Antwone Fisher tooting his own horn, as if he's gone on to become a great man instead of only a good one. If by holding a job and being a better person than the vermin that raised him makes him a hero, then what the hell does that say about heroes? Are all of us heroes? Or were we just not expecting anything from young Antwone to begin with, so we now herald his mediocrity as if it were greatness?

GQ

[–] khristeenejoie 18 years ago

I guess if you can't relate to this story. you will not be able to appreciate it. Try experimenting on yourself, be sexually abused and pretend that you were abandoned by your own nmother and your father was killed. This may be foolish but that will help you find the good points of the movie.

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[–] blakgurl76 18 years ago

who came from the same place and feel like they have no hope for life since no one wants them. Only to be placed somewhere worse than where they came from.

There are TONS of unwanted children out there who long for security and a decent childhood and this movie shows them that if they continue to fight and stay strong despite the obstacles, they can make it without subjecting themselves to becoming menaces to society.

Hell, if i survived the storms like he did? I would make a movie about it too....and a book...and a play...and a commerical. That's something to be proud of.

[–] gqtaste 18 years ago

In short, he overcame adversity dumbass!

[–] x-Trinity-x 17 years ago

lmao!

Succinct and to the point. I like it!

"...to crooked eyes truth may wear a wry face."

[–] scytheslash 17 years ago

this whole message board was about atwone fisher. Now its about grady Q.
wow...

[–] MissCherylA 16 years ago

I saw it at Navy Recruit Training command in the PASS program. The put you in there before they throw you out. It's supposed to be one last chance for those with anger problems or adjustment problems. It's a sad story but it felt more to me like a Navy propaganda movie.

Now Men With Honor (They showed us that too) with Cuba gooding Jr. Was better. About the man who all he wanted to be was a Master chief Diver but they said no because he was black. He lost his leg to a snap back (When a rope or chain snaps on deck)and still made it to Master Chief. First black and amputee. Now that's a hero.

"He has risen, in me!" - Damien

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[–] vadnp 17 years ago

It was a great story ....one that made it..Sure there are a lot of them. But just let the art be where it is!
Geez!

[–] jankishah1986 17 years ago

All I can say, everyone has there own story to tell, whether others believe they their story was great or not, and everyone deserves to tell their own story.

JS.

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[–] GradyQ 14 years ago

Watched this one again after so many years. Pee-yew, what gorgeous turd. Like a stinky sick fart, unleashed on the world. Even worse than I remembered. A truly bad film.

GQ

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