Those complaining that Fences never escaped the shadow of the play went to the show hoping to see strings. Failing to notice this manipulation is like never seeing strings in a puppet show. When the takes do get longer, with the perspective slowly spinning around the back yard, that invisible camera dominates your attention. In Fences, camera actions exist to highlight the performances. Critics might have loved an extreme close up or more long takes. If little old me knows that, so do the makers of Fences, but they're not resorting to such obvious devices. A close up cannot be replicated on stage. In Fences, the camera is quiet, but never static, influencing the viewer in a way that should not be underestimated. Worth mentioning, but the film is still not the play. Now these obstructions might bore some audiences, especially those who have never found live drama compelling. Fences is a prime example of both points. Second, limited locales with action primarily restricted to a single setting. Same principal, different guidelines for adaptations of plays. Wrought with narration? Fair chance the movie was once a book. Seasoned cinephiles can spot adaptations a mile off. Overwhelmed, we learn from friend Bono (Stephen Henderson) that smooth talking Troy is turning to another women for relief.
Troy acts as caretaker, but it is Gabriel's assistance that payed for the home. Permanently addled by war, the veteran wanders the street with a trumpet waiting for judgement day. A final anxiety is Troy's brother Gabriel. Separated when Lyons was young, Troy outwardly treats Lyon more like a parasite than a son. Lyons is in his early 30's with a love of music, but without direction. Another troubled relationship is between Troy and his eldest son Lyons. Troy forbids Cory's pursuits, an act beyond his son's comprehension that leaves an irreparable rift.
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Troy is wary of such success because of what little professional baseball provided him. Together they have a son Cory, who seems to have a promising future in athletics. Troy's primary salvation is Rose (Viola Davis), a devout, but infinitely strong wife. Good thing, because 90% of the film are his conversations, mostly expressions of deep frustration. Troy is an eloquent speaker and captivating storyteller. The universe revolves around patriarch Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington), former Negro League star, now garbage man. Fences is a character driven piece with little plot. I did not know any of this going in, and I shouldn't have to. The sixth in playwright August Wilson's "Pittsburgh Cycle," Fences was revived in 2010 starring the same faces in the film, Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Fences is originally a Pulitzer Prize winning play. Excuse the metacriticism, but this mediocrity will not stand. Every critic compared Fences and source material in a lazy attempt to animate their own lifeless reviews. An obviously very good movie that was equally obvious not great. Out of habit, I scratch out X00 uninspired words without insight, perspective, or anything that could possibly appeal to anyone. But sometimes the words are dead on the page. The best are better and the disasters are suddenly goldmines. And the reward is there, akin to a conversation with a close friend before even exiting the theater. No one is paying me, I don't slog through a dozen revisions, or listen to an editor. You can sit down, start a piece, and finish. I attended Fences with full intention of writing a review. It's my duty to take care of you, I owe a responsibility to you, I ain't got to like you! Now, I gave everything I got to give you! I gave you your life! Me and your Mama worked out between us and liking your black ass wasn't part of the bargain! Now don't you go through life worrying about whether somebody like you or not! You best be makin' sure that they're doin' right by you! You understand what I'm sayin'? You live in my house, feed your belly with my food, put your behind on my bed because you're my son. A man is supposed to take care of his family.
Troy: Like you? I go outta here every morning, I bust my butt 'cause I like you? You're about the biggest fool I ever saw. Troy: As long as you're in my house you put a "Sir" on the end of it when you talk to me. Don't you eat every day? Answer me when I talk to you! Don't you eat every day? Troy: Like you? What law is there sayin' I got to like you?
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