"I told that boy about that college football stuff. The white man aint gonna let him get nowhere with that football." ~ Troy Maxson. Fences is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright by the late August Wilson set in 1950's. The film tells the story of a father, Troy Maxson living in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. read more
My review for the movie: fences. I just watched “fences”, and to say the least, I’m amazed. I figured to give the film a try because Denzel Washington has never disappointed me, and I knew he wasn’t gonna do it this time, not when he’s acting and directing the movie and he sure didn't. read more
Fences is a film about how our environment shapes us, and how, no matter how noble their intentions, our parents can’t help but mess us up in some fashion, just as their parents had done for them. read more
Fences may or may not grab the attention as far as top film of the year goes, but Denzel Washington and Viola Davis absolutely need to be commended for their commitment to these characters. Washington evaporates into the persona of Troy and Davis into her persona of Rose, his wife. read more