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- 2016
- PG-13
- Paramount Pictures
- 2 h 19 m
- 2016
- PG-13
- Paramount Pictures
- 2 h 19 m
Summary In this adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, an African American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life.
Directed By: Denzel Washington
Written By: August Wilson
- 2016
- PG-13
- Paramount Pictures
- 2 h 19 m
- 2016
- PG-13
- Paramount Pictures
- 2 h 19 m
Fences
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Summary In this adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, an African American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life.
Directed By: Denzel Washington
Written By: August Wilson
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 48 Critic Reviews
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90% Positive
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10% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 48 Critic Reviews
79
90% Positive
43 Reviews
43 Reviews
10% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Feb 6, 2017
A simply extraordinary film without crashes, bangs and wallops but full of towering performances delivered with intelligence, power and heart.
By Terri White FULL REVIEW
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 282 User Ratings
7.3
78% Positive
220 Ratings
220 Ratings
14% Mixed
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
8% Negative
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 282 User Ratings
7.3
78% Positive
220 Ratings
220 Ratings
14% Mixed
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
8% Negative
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
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Aug 5, 2017
Fences is a great adaptation of an american classic. It's the best filming of a play you will ever watch. The acting is incredible across the board, the cinematography is excellent, and the story will leave you thinking long after you leave the theater.
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Dec 20, 2016
Robust, delicate, sublimely acted and a close cinematic cousin to the theatrical original, director Denzel Washington's film version of Fences makes up for a lot of overeager or undercooked stage-to-screen adaptations over the decades.
Dec 22, 2016
Fences is a feast of brilliant acting, in a story that’s sometimes as difficult as it is powerful.
Dec 22, 2016
What works: the brilliant dialogue, and the raw intensity of the performances. It’s a privilege to watch Washington and Davis lay it all on the line.
Dec 19, 2016
Washington gives a magnetic, layered performance, backed by a largely superb cast, most of whom reprise their roles from the Broadway revival of Wilson’s classic. But the film itself is eluded by the epic qualities of the original text, which play directly to the captive space of the theater.
Nov 22, 2016
There’s nothing lost in the translation of Fences, but its high fidelity means there’s little, if any, inspiration to be found within.
Oct 26, 2017
"Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in". 'Fences' is what I call an "actors movie". Great acting all round, good story, and a easy straight forward narrative. Other than that, it falls flat. Denzel directing is bland and the film has a lot of pacing issues, as I felt the runtime. Of course this was based on a stage play and it sure feels like it even watching it. Because every monologue has to be shout and be big like a stage performance, but at the same time fits certain characters. Kind of a mix bag really. You could say the main goal was to make it look and feel like a play. I mean, many movies have done it, but did it so much better. It got pretty repetitive after awhile and has a rusty flow. While a movie adaption of 'Fences' wasn't really needed, but it's the performances and story that keeps things a float. Honestly, this is some of the best I've seen from Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Both delivering powerhouse and unstoppable performances. It doesn't shy away from dark themes and I know a lot of people will be uncomfortable, but moved of what's be presented. Just to be clear, I don't hate the movie, as it may seem. There's a lot to be liked and some may disagree with the points I brought up, which is totally fine.
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Jun 25, 2017
While this is a very strong drama with truly fantastic performances, it is clear why it is much better suited as a play than a film. I do believe there are certain criteria that distinguish film from other art forms, and simply put having 2-3 locations in the entire 2+hour movie does not cut it. But other than that, good.
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Jun 18, 2017
This movie was way to slow for me! Most of the movie was just talking in the backyard of their house. The only good thing was the acting of Denzel and Viola.
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Jan 30, 2017
Oh. My. God. You'll never see such spectacular, knock-your-sock-off acting, entrapped within an utterly miserable two hours of homework. I laughed when I saw the "adapted from his play" credit; the only adaptation must've been typing "Fade In" and "Fade Out" -- as a play this would be very powerful; as a movie it's a $50K student film shot in one house with Oscar-worthy actors. It's film; why did we only get tell-not-show? The son's school and football practice; the characters at the bar; the friend's wife; Denzel's 'acquaintance,' the church women -- all theatrical offscreen references, faceless names only referred to. I was nearly coming out of my skin with impatience. Storytelling should reflect, and take advantage of, its medium. This belonged off-Broadway.
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Production Company
- BRON Studios
- Escape Artists
- Macro
- Paramount Pictures
- Scott Rudin Productions
Release Date Dec 16, 2016
Duration 2 h 19 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline Some people build fences to keep people out - and other people build fences to keep people in.
Website http://www.fencesmovie.com/
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 2 Wins & 10 Nominations
