Dec 16, 2016 denzel washington directed and stars in this adaptation of august wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play, which centers on a black garbage collector named troy maxson in 1950s pittsburgh. Nov 20, 2017 denzel washington is an awardwinning actor, director, and producer with a lengthy and varied resume of projects. Although the criticallyacclaimed new film fences is set in the 1950s, it may be the most timely movie of stardirector denzel washingtons career the film, adapted from the late august wilson. This is purely a drama film delivered well by some of the most brilliant acting i. At times the supporting players especially goodman, who seems imported from a different movie, possibly the big lebowski flutter around the star and do their acting thing. Fences official trailer 1 2016 denzel washington movie an african american father struggles with race relations in the united states while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to. Denzel washington upcoming movies 2020, 2021 denzel.
The movie was a minor hit, opening the door for a sequel. Parents need to know that denzel washington and viola davis star in fences, which was adapted by playwright august wilson from his own play. To pass the time, they conspire with don pedro denzel washington to set a lovers trap for benedick sir kenneth branagh, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and beatrice dame emma thompson, his favorite sparring partner. Denzel washington biography, news, photos and videos. The four types of denzel washington movies fivethirtyeight.
After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. The movie starts in the vein of a ruthlessly intelligent. Get the list of denzel washingtons upcoming movies for 2020 and 2021. Check out the release date, story, cast and crew of all upcoming movies of denzel washington at filmibeat. Denzel washington sports a throwback afro in the new trailer for roman j. Currently in limited release, the movie version of august wilsons pulitzer winner will open across the u. Troy maxson denzel washington makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s pittsburgh. The best blue collar action movie in who knows how long, this tense, narrowly focused thriller about a runaway train has a lean, pure simplicity to it that is satisfying in and of itself. I wont ruin the movie for you by telling you what i like and dont like, but i will tell you this. Fences official trailer 1 2016 denzel washington movie youtube. A few lines elicited chuckles from the crowd, but otherwise roman j. Denzel washington filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films.
This film reminds me a bit of seven not in plot but as another good horror crime thriller. Given denzel washingtons essential place in the hollywood pantheon, i wanted to know how to make sense of a career thats been unfailingly. With brilliant and top notch actors like denzel washington and viola davis playing the. With tom hanks, denzel washington, roberta maxwell, buzz kilman. Fences synopsis in 1950s pittsburgh, a former baseball star squashes his sons dream of playing college football. Fences trailer 1 2016 denzel washington, viola davis drama movie hd official trailer. Feb 09, 2017 p roducerdirectorstar denzel washington brings his passion project to the screen with distinction, and its been rewarded with four academy award nominations. Bitter that baseballs color barrier was only broken after his own heyday in the negro leagues, maxson is prone to taking out his frustrations on his loved ones. Sep 23, 2016 denzel washington has been a staple of movies for decades. In terms of boxoffice performance, hes one of the most impressive actors ever. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards.
In addition to washington, the film also stars viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan adepo, russell hornsby, mykelti williamson and saniyya sidney. Dec 20, 2002 like the persona of washington himself, antwone fisher is intense but dignified. In 1935, he inspired students to form the schools first debate team, which went on to challenge harvard in the national championship. The movie centers around troy maxon denzel washington, a father to two boys of different mothers, a husband to rose played wonderfully by viola davis for the past 18 years, an excon, a garbage man, and above all, an ordinary black man in the 1950s. Richard schickel on denzel washington in training day flight has its own flaws, most of which can be forgiven. Denzel washington moviefone movie theaters moviefone. With denzel washington, forest whitaker, kimberly elise, nate parker. In fact, the movie is beyond reproach, in all the best and also emotionally claustrophobic senses of. The film stars denzel washington, paula patton, jim caviezel, val kilmer. Hes primarily seen critical acclaim in biographical roles such as steve biko in cry freedom, malcolm x in malcolm x, and poet and educator melvin b.
In the film, washington played robert mccall, a retired cia agent who secretly used his fighting skills to defend the innocent. Here are all of denzel washingtons performances, from worst to best. What was the best advice director denzel washington gave the cast of fences. This film didnt need all of the thrills or heavy duty suspense to stay afloat. Dec 25, 2016 i didnt like this movie as much as i expected to. A gilroy movie should fall well within washingtons wheelhouse, and roman j. Denzel washington is an awardwinning actor, director, and producer with a lengthy and varied resume of projects. Fences trailer german deutsch 2017 denzel washington. Denzel washington is embracing his inner slob its something the twotime oscar winner had to play up for his role as a sartorially and socially awkward attorney in the new drama, roman j. Yet they take smart advantage of their small chances.
Denzel washington is making sense he emphasizes the need for discipline at home, while betsy devos considers withdrawing a decree against discipline at school. The sequel, once again helmed by fuqua, focuses on mccall as he goes on a quest to avenge the death of a close friend. Denzel washington, viola davis, and mykelti williamson fences official trailer 1 2016 denzel washington movie an african. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the. The bone collector quotes, movie quotes movie quotes. Frank lucas denzel washington earns his living as a chauffeur to one of harlems leading mobsters. Denzel washington, viola davis, and mykelti williamson fences official trailer 1 2016 denzel washington movie an african american father struggles with race relations in the united. At cannes, john david washington, a son of denzel, discusses his breakthrough performance as an africanamerican cop who infiltrated the klan. The actor puts his natural sense of leadership to good use as a. Its a rare miss from gilroy, one of hollywoods finest screenwriters, and mega star denzel washington.
Dec 19, 2016 although the criticallyacclaimed new film fences is set in the 1950s, it may be the most timely movie of stardirector denzel washington s career the film, adapted from the late august wilson. Denzel washington and viola davis in fences denzel washington directs and stars in a towering screen version of august wilsons play about a flawed innercity patriarch. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Denzel washington kills it equalizer 2 is the rare sequel that improves on its predecessor. Sep 27, 2016 denzel washington and viola davis appear in fiery form in the first trailer for fences, reprising their tony awardwinning performances from august wilsons pulitzerwinning play of the same name. Fences is a 2016 american period drama film starring, produced and directed by denzel washington and written by august wilson, based on his pulitzer prizewinning play of the same name. Directed by tony scott, the film stars denzel washington, chris pine, rosario dawson, kevin dunn, and kevin corrigan.
Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. Like the persona of washington himself, antwone fisher is intense but dignified. Denzel washington filmography, movie list, tv shows and. With denzel washington, viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan. To create a sense of realism, scott and washington interviewed numerous men and women. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing fences near you. See what critics thought of denzel washingtons fences film news. Jul 20, 2018 in 2014, washington starred in antoine fuquas the equalizer, an adaptation of the classic 80s tv series of the same name. Fences 2016 denzel washington synopsis, characteristics. Best denzel washington movies top ten list thetoptens. Very good movie, great acting from john goodman, denzel washington, and donald sutherland the whole cast. Oct 05, 2017 denzel washington sports a throwback afro in the new trailer for roman j. You are in love with the sound of your own voice, arent you.
Why fences may be denzel washingtons most timely movie. A miss for washington, this movie could still be enjoyable to his diehard fans. Washington returns to the role of robert mccall for a dangerous new mission in the equalizer 2, opening on july 20. Denzel washington delivers a leonine, devouringly powerful performance as one of american theaters most imposing patriarchs in fences, a classic of contemporary dramatic literature that has. Fences official trailer 1 2016 denzel washington movie.
P roducerdirectorstar denzel washington brings his passion project to the screen with distinction, and its been rewarded with four academy award nominations. Denzel washington has been a staple of movies for decades. Why washington was nominated for a movie that failed in senses commercial, critical, and even conversational is worth a look. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. Fences denzel washington, viola davis trailer youtube. Get the list of denzel washington s upcoming movies for 2020 and 2021. Denzel washington lincoln rhyme angelina jolie amelia donaghy tag. Fences gives us another stunning performance as a 1950s era man struggling to raise his family the best he can find a way. Sep 27, 2016 fences trailer 1 2016 denzel washington, viola davis drama movie hd official trailer. Donning oversize wirerimmed glasses, an afro and clunky earphones around his neck, the. Quotes from denzel washington movies and tv shows, plus mistakes, questions, trivia and more. Denzel washington and viola davis appear in fiery form in the first trailer for fences, reprising their tony awardwinning performances from august wilsons pulitzerwinning play. This time, vengeance is personal for denzel washingtons excia operative. Washington said he wasnt worried about the movie due to the plays success, but admitted it was challenging.
The villain is truly scary and gives you a sense of dread throughout the film, i highly recommend this film. The man works like a charismatic firecracker that shocks your senses when. Denzel washington on new movie, fences, costar viola. Nov 07, 2010 the best blue collar action movie in who knows how long, this tense, narrowly focused thriller about a runaway train has a lean, pure simplicity to it that is satisfying in and of itself. Deja vu is a 2006 american science fiction action film directed by tony scott, written by bill marsilii and terry rossio, and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Denzel washington born december 28th 1954denzel washington is an awardwinning movie star best known for the films glory and training. Denzel washington directed and stars in this adaptation of august wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play, which centers on a black garbage collector named troy maxson in 1950s pittsburgh. Click through our denzel washington photo gallery to see which 20 films are his best, including malcolm x, fences, and training day. When a man with hiv is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best rolling. I am a prime member, and after seeing many movies, i can honestly say, finally a good very good, movie.
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