self-built fence

Corrine 2022-04-19 09:02:09

This movie is completely designed for the actors, and the actors' performances are extremely well-played. However, relative to the film, the language of the film is obviously so barren.
The stage of the movie is too obvious, too many lines, it seems rambling, and the emotions of the characters are always in a tense state.
Because there is no sense of rhythm in the film, the feeling of the "screen" of the film is too obvious, and the relaxation degree is lost. A few rare empty shots relieved the mood a little, but it was too deliberate.
This character, I can't say I like it, I only see a man who is selfish and has no sense of responsibility. Perhaps, I myself can't go back to Pittsburgh to experience the barriers that black people suffered. However, the female characters appear more layered and richer. Her forbearance, her atmosphere, and her motherhood are all understandable and recognized by most people.
There's no denying that Denzel Washington did a great job. Looks like I won the grand prize tonight. After all, the Oscars are more than just a movie award.

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Extended Reading
  • Lola 2022-03-21 09:02:07

    Isn't this movie about the second half of a straight man's husband/father's life with terminal cancer...

  • Okey 2022-04-23 07:02:29

    Another case of the 64/100 drama adaptation of the film failed, too much talk and too little drama.

Fences quotes

  • [first lines]

    Bono: [riding their garbage truck job] Troy, you oughta stop that lyin'.

    Troy: I ain't lyin'. The nigger had a watermelon this big. Talkin' about "What watermelon, Mr. Rand?" I liked to fell out... "What watermelon, Mr. Rand?" And it's sittin' there bigger than life.

    Bono: What Mr. Rand said?

    Troy: He said nuthin'. He figured the nigger too dumb to know he carryin' a watermelon, he wouldn't get no sense out of 'im. Trying to hide that great big watermelon under his coat. Afraid to let the white man see him carry it on.

  • Troy: [building a fence in their yard] What does she want to keep out? She doesn't have anything that others want.

    Bono: Some build fences to keep people out. Others, to keep us in it. Rose wants to keep everyone together. She loves you.