Fences (Official Thread)

[filial_piety]

outstanding movie.

They've done an excellent job of grasping the characteristics of working class black families back then--a lot of drinking, tall tails, metaphors embedded in truth, life long disappointment with never ending hope all used as a coping mechanism.

Denzels' behavior and character are definitely relateable to me...A lot of what went on with Denzel in the movie are things many of my male relatives were like in those times. I think just about every story that he told in that movie I have heard about a relative of my own back then.

Strictly from a Denzel performance POV...it may be top 3 ...the only movie I can say that may be ahead of it is Malcolm X

My advice...go see this movie.

 

[Killah Ray]

Just got done seeing this movie, just pure excellence throughout.

One of the only times I've ever walked out of a theater with a feeling that I truly knew these characters probably because they remind me a lot of my family.

I don't know what awards this film will get although I find it hard to believe that any other will resonate with me like this did.

 

[BlackDynamite310]

Bout to go see this tomorrow. Home girl said this the black version of death of a salesman

 

[Arithmetic]

Who is fukking with Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.?

 

[kevthesureshot]

just Bravo. Great work all around.

 

[Maxine Shaw]

Who is fukking with Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.?

 

[valet]

I wanna see Denzel make more quality movies like these but in modern times.

 

[mr x]

Who is fukking with Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.?

 

[R-Typ3]

really? I remember she was Antwone mom in AntwoneFisher

I still can't watch that scene without tearing up...

 

[m0rninggl0ry]

I still can't watch that scene without tearing up...

 

[A-Train]

I'm a bit surprised at the budget:
Fences (2016) - Box Office Mojo

Saw it during screening before release. Hope it makes its money back

Wow. I'm surprised at that too. How the hell did it require a bigger budget than Hell or High Water?

Denzel was great as always, another top notch performance from him. Viola was good but I hope she isnt in the leading talks any longer. Portman was just too damn good in Jackie.

 

[HHR]

Titanic performances, but it never really transcends its stage play roots.

 

[Fctftl]

Saw it last night. I love Viola Davis, she can do no wrong. Wish I could see the stage play.

 

[Maxine Shaw]

Saw it last night. I love Viola Davis, she can do no wrong. Wish I could see the stage play.

Don't know if this does you any good, but here are some Broadway clips.

 

[Fctftl]

Don't know if this does you any good, but here are some Broadway clips.

Saw these, watched the James Earl Jones clips too. Sold me on wanting to see this movie.