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Fences movie reviews

• 9

  Fences

  Thursday, December 29, 2016 10:11:39 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  His pants are too big in the start of the film. But it was clear what he wanted to say. What I liked was that the violence was inside or between the characters..not outside in racing cars and shooting guns like in the superficial trailers that were shown before. It was amazing that the whole movie took place in a house and the backyard..

• 2

  Fences

  Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:12:36 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  More of a play...a very long play with little or no budget

• 1

  Fences

  Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:10:42 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  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.

• 9

  Fences

  Wednesday, December 28, 2016 9:05:03 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  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.

• 9

  Fences

  Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:39:31 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  This movie is WONDERFUL!!

• 10

  Fences

  Tuesday, December 27, 2016 10:21:37 PM | (Age Not Specified)

  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!

• 2

  Fences

  Tuesday, December 27, 2016 8:43:36 PM | (Age Not Specified)

  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.

• 4

  Fences

  Tuesday, December 27, 2016 6:55:40 PM | (Age Not Specified)

  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.

• 9

  Fences

  Tuesday, December 27, 2016 4:33:32 PM | (Age Not Specified)

  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.

• 3

  Fences

  Tuesday, December 27, 2016 11:36:42 AM | (Age Not Specified)

  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.