Fences
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In Theaters: December 25, 2016
On DVD/Blu-ray: March 14, 2017
PG-13 | Drama | 2h 19m
3.52/5
Based on 268 votes and 73 reviews.
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December 28, 2016
I was expecting something to happen. And it never did. Filmed almost exclusively in their backyard or inside their Pittsburgh home. I dont know what the budget was but it didn't cost much. Viola Davis played a good part but other than that it was way too long of a movie that really didnt go anywhere. Disappoint...,glad i only paid matinee price but I wouldn't sit through it for free.
December 28, 2016
What I love about this movie is the author kept it real from beginning to end. Denzel and Viola were awesome in their roles, as well as the entire cast. This movie took me back to a time that I had almost forgotten, it was refreshing to see the simple yet powerful manner in which the author told the story. Other movies I've seen lately have been about the living dead or creatures from out of space. I can't say enough about how delighted I was to watch a good movie dealing with real life issues, great story line and fantastic actors. Kudos to the author and cast for an unforgettable performance. Hope you receive an academy award for this one.
December 28, 2016
This movie is WONDERFUL!!
December 27, 2016
First of all, this film is cinematic realization of a great play by August Wilson which has received world wide praise as a dramatic play. This film is an almost perfect rendering of this great play. Both Denzel Washington and Viola Davis give pitch perfect performances as the lead actors. Criticisms of the script and artistic merit of this film are very questionable. If you want to see a great dramatic film, go see this film. If you want special effects and mediocre acting, go see the new Star Wars film or the 50 shades sequel. I loved this movie! Academy awards are deserved by the director, the actors, the script, and the screenplay. Wow! Great film making! Washington chews up the screen!
December 27, 2016
Incredibly boring. The whole movie was pretty much in one setting and all talking. Very low budget. Terrible. Waste of time and money. I wish I could get those 2 hours back! It was a play not a movie... I expected more from Denzel.
December 27, 2016
I had such high hopes for this movie and had been looking forward to seeing it. I was sorely disappointed. While the acting was OK, even though Denzel's performance was over the top, it wasn't enough to hold my interest. I was hoping for a film, as in a movie, not a film as it following the format of a play. I fell asleep with a massive headache after an hour of sitting there. On the flip side, my husband liked it.
December 27, 2016
If August Wilson's intention was to have The Fence grow like a vine within and without the house and in-between each member of the family until it choked out the ghosts, leaving a single seed (Raynell) to give Troy his second chance, Denzel has nailed it. If not, it's a man coming to terms with how his fear poisons even those he aims to protect--either way a poignant story told in its cultural norm.
December 27, 2016
There was a lot of talking in the same location which was at the main characters home. A lot of elements were left out that should of been included. Very low budget money didn't require many actors or actresses.
December 27, 2016
Loved, loved this movie. Fences depicted the unintentional barriers put up in relationships that causes the breakdown of trust, family and love. But it also showed how those same barriers can keep you bond to one another for life. Great movie. Great performances by Denzel and Viola.
December 25, 2016
Excellent movie and tremendous actors