Review of Fences (2016) by Omar L — 03 Feb 2017
I remember seeing a clip of James Earl Jones as Troy, and I was struck at how severe his portrayal of Troy was. It was harsh to see, but effective. But I have to say that I preferred Denzel Washington's more nuanced and charming choices in his version of Troy; it added layers of sympathy to a man who did unsympathetic things to those closest to him.
"You gotta take the crookeds with the straights," indeed. I'm glad that these performances were nominated, and Washington's direction was spot-on, considering the density and length of the script.
This review of Fences (2016) was written by Omar L on 03 Feb 2017.
Fences has generally received positive reviews.
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