Fences [DVD]

If one inquired about the African American experience in 1950s America, then this movie would be a good place to start.

This is my favorite movie, it reminds me of my Grandparents Era in life and I feel close to them when I watch this movie. I will forever watch this Movie..... I miss them so much.

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I watched this movie when it was originally released. And although it is outstanding, I didn't like it. I thought there was waaaay too much dialog and that it dragged on. Just watched it again and wow just wow. I still think Troy is a mean man. But boy do I get him. He was all about surviving for himself and his family. Given his childhood he wasn't taught any better. But he did the best he knew how and was a better parent then his. His drive, determination, even his wisdom reminds me of the hard working fathers of the 60s and 70s who were denied many opportunitiesbut never threw in the towel and walked away or buried themselves in alcohol 24/7. My dad was a very kind man, but I see so much of him on Troy's character.Thank You Denzel for bringing this story to the big screen..

I loved this movie. it definitely was the dramatic film with African American actors I've ever watched.

Denzel Washington is magnificent in the role of Troy, the African-American garbage man in Pittsburgh seeking to better his life and that of his family against fearsome odds both external and internal. Set in the 1950s, Troy had the skills and desire to play in the Major Leagues but when they began to desegregate baseball, he was already in his forties and considered too old. Instead, he found the best job he could and married. With a few exeptions (Troy had a VERY full life, probably too full to be physically possible), the first four acts are all world-class. The last act tacks on, however, a happy ending that doesn't ring true to me. In particular, the role of Rose needed much more development if she is to defend Troy as strongly as she did.

Ah, Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. They played off of each other greatly. This movie transports you back to this time and place quickly without the backdrop being drab, still or dull. The neighborhood is very much alive. The kids playing in the streets, passersby along the side of the house as Troy and Bono take several swigs of liquor in the backyard. Troy Maxon is a bitter curmudgeon that once had big dreams of playing professional baseball. And is haunted by said dreams as well as his feelings about his brother Gabriel's head injury from the war that has left him with the mind of a child. Troy comes from the cloth of a man being a man. Who owns up to his responsibilities and and has little to no time to show love, affection or compassion to his wife and sons. Rose Maxon beautifully portrayed by Davis is his committed and dutiful wife who has long accepted her husband for who and what he is. Things come to a head one day where Troy and Rose square off as ugly truths are revealed. This is a film not to pass up. It makes you think as your eyes are locked on each character. There's not much scenery, but the words make up for it. This film is chock full with reality. You might possibly see yourself or someone in your family. August Wilson dug deep for this one. Great story with words that hit harder than Troy Maxon's bat.

One of the BEST MOVIES I have seen in a long time, Very strong! STRONG ACTRESS!!! ABSOLUTELY MUST SEE

got the copy with the original cover. The cover that was in the ad was a different picture. Not complaining

Una gran película y un grandes actores. Es importante hacer notar que originalmente es un obra de teatro, por tal motivo no tiene muchos escenarios y eso puedo, quizá, no agradar al espectador

Sa version originale en anglais sous titré en français ne m'a pas été précisée donc oui pour une fois je suis déçue

Excellent film, great performances by Denzel Washington And Viola Davies

Un dramon que solo es disfrutable para apreciar a Viola Davis como la gran actriz que es, Denzel también muestra su madera de actor y lo llegas a odiar en su personaje, pero Viola Davis ilumina la película. Blu-ray con subtítulos en Español.