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Feb 20, 2024Charleydog17 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An outstanding performance as an actor and director for Denzel Washington.
Aug 10, 2023
"A well done film adaptation of an August Wilson play. This movie has a great cast lead by Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and many very good supporting actors." - Ed M.
Sep 10, 2021amary1978 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I hated Denzel's character which means he did a good job but it also means the movie is a slow burn. I didn't care for how long and drawn out it was. Loved Viola Davis but the story which may have been a great screenplay just made her…
Jan 31, 2021akirakato rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Although adapted from the Pulitzer Prize play, this dram appears like nothing but a play. Too much talking without fascinating dramatic actions. Boring, boring, and boring. I just can't finish the film to the end. Even a good director…
Jan 20, 2021Nursebob rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Now 53 and with all of his good years behind him, Pittsburgh garbageman Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) is angry. He’s angry that his once promising baseball career was cut short by age and race, he’s angry that his other dreams have…
Feb 24, 2019Melesa13 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A terrific movie. Great acting
Oct 09, 2018pokano rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great performances by Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.
Sep 28, 2018
Powerful and resonating. What acting! You'll believe it.
Sep 20, 2018
This dramatic movie stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson, and many more. Based in 1950s Pittsburgh, a man working as a sanitation officer once dreamed of being a professional baseball player. Sadly, when he was young…
Jun 14, 2018lancell99 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I grew up in a black neighborhood (I'm white BTW) and one of my friends dad was just like this dude. I love plays so I was thrilled to see Denzel stick to the format. One of the best things he's done IMO. The other characters brought me…
May 21, 2018aaropender rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This movie did have some monologues that carried on so long that I yearned for them to end. This makes sense, however, as it seems to be a direct carry-over of a stage play. The only real difference for the most part seems to be the…
Apr 09, 2018kpelish rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Denzel Washington plays a reformed murderer/almost pro baseball player who thinks his provider role excuses his abuse of his family. This is a snapshot of the 40s and 50s, when restricted gender, class, and race roles meant his wife…
Feb 27, 2018red_dog_l4987 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Psychological profile of blended family dynamics illustrates tragic ways people take to get basic human needs met. Exceptional acting by Viola and Denzel.
Feb 25, 2018Luciar rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great movie! It is an incredible play and need to be viewed as such! Denzel deserved Best Actor for this.
Feb 19, 2018Earlgrey454 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An excellent film adaptation of the play. The characters are highly interesting.
Jan 28, 2018JeanieG rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A well acted and beautifully produced movie. Unfortunately it is presented so much like a play that I think many viewers didn't get it. I believe it works much better and with more impact as a play - as it was meant be presented by the…
Jan 05, 2018Nooksack20 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Perhaps the worst movie I have ever seen. Low budget whine-fest about social and income inequality when it actually revealed nothing more than a bitter man who thought he should be a major league baseball star who treated his family like…
Dec 15, 2017gnomenut rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I'm not sure what people see in this film. There's no real plot. It is, essentially, one 2-hour-long Denzel Washington monologue, in which his character criticizes and offends the people closest to him. He's cranky, mean-spirited, and…
Dec 10, 2017dmfoliver rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I saw this movie with a couple of friends and we thought it was good story. A poignant life story that may reflex on some of ours and how we affect others. About a man struggling to strain out the rot of his history to hopefully pass on…
Dec 03, 2017aafleming rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Should have won the Academy Award for Most Boring and Irritating Movie of All Time. If you would enjoy listening to a mean old jerk complain about his life for two and a half hours, you will love this movie.
Oct 30, 2017Peggy104 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Did not really care for this movie
Oct 06, 2017firefly5 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was an exceptional movie. This is the second time I have watched this movie. It has a lot of dialogue and is similar to watching a play rather than a movie. The acting by Viola Davis is suburb. There is one scene that…
Oct 01, 2017Courier2003 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Very disappointing and way too long. Denzel has been a good actor in other movies. This story line and his directing of this boondoggle was awful. Too much "in your face" arguing and use of the "N" word. Was so depressing the way he…
Sep 22, 2017MICHAEL TAGGART MALONEY rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Working-class drama done right. Why can't there be more movies like this? Denzel Washington's portrayal of August Wilson's Troy Maxson is brilliant. Viola Davis is great too as his wife Rose. At two hours 20 minutes FENCES grinds on a…
Sep 22, 2017llenar52 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This was an okay movie. I didn't see the play, however, based on the movie alone, it was slow in some parts but, I did enjoy the characters played and the storyline.