{"id":15584,"date":"2017-03-30T11:22:07","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T15:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/?p=15584"},"modified":"2017-03-30T11:22:37","modified_gmt":"2017-03-30T15:22:37","slug":"fences-movie-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/30\/fences-movie-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Fences Movie Review","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
Long before the Oscar buzz began I saw a preview for Fences<\/a> and was drawn to the characters and storyline. Featuring two of my favourite actors I knew that a film starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis would be something I would want to see. When I was given the opportunity to review the film I jumped at the chance.<\/div>\n
Fences is a complex story with complex characters. From it’s outset it was clear that I was not going to connect and identify with Denzel Washington’s character, Troy but within moments of meeting Viola Davis’s character, Rose I was drawn to her. A woman who sacrificed so much to only be betrayed and excluded by her husband, I felt a connection to her and her story. While the dialogue is fast (and slow) at some times the story is deep and touching. The acting is superb and while Rose, Troy and their children and neighbours’ lives are much different from our own there are common threads of humanity that echo throughout. Love, betrayal, parent-child relationships, dreams, loss and many more.<\/div>\n
Prior to watching the film I didn’t realize it was adapted from a play so was surprised at how small a set was used. Fences is a touching story, and a beautifully made film. I would definitely recommend it to those that love a thoughtful, intelligent drama.<\/div>\n

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