Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing fences near you. Dec 20, 2002 like the persona of washington himself, antwone fisher is intense but dignified. Currently in limited release, the movie version of august wilsons pulitzer winner will open across the u. Nov 20, 2017 denzel washington is an awardwinning actor, director, and producer with a lengthy and varied resume of projects. 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. The four types of denzel washington movies fivethirtyeight. 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. Washington returns to the role of robert mccall for a dangerous new mission in the equalizer 2, opening on july 20. 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. Very good movie, great acting from john goodman, denzel washington, and donald sutherland the whole cast. 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.
The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. The sequel, once again helmed by fuqua, focuses on mccall as he goes on a quest to avenge the death of a close friend. A gilroy movie should fall well within washingtons wheelhouse, and roman j. Parents need to know that denzel washington and viola davis star in fences, which was adapted by playwright august wilson from his own play.
Denzel washington, viola davis, and mykelti williamson fences official trailer 1 2016 denzel washington movie an african. The movie starts in the vein of a ruthlessly intelligent. Frank lucas denzel washington earns his living as a chauffeur to one of harlems leading mobsters. Like the persona of washington himself, antwone fisher is intense but dignified. Fences trailer german deutsch 2017 denzel washington. Denzel washington biography, news, photos and videos. Fences denzel washington, viola davis trailer youtube. Denzel washington moviefone movie theaters moviefone.
In 1935, he inspired students to form the schools first debate team, which went on to challenge harvard in the national championship. Here are all of denzel washingtons performances, from worst to best. 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. Washington said he wasnt worried about the movie due to the plays success, but admitted it was challenging. Why washington was nominated for a movie that failed in senses commercial, critical, and even conversational is worth a look. 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. Sep 23, 2016 denzel washington has been a staple of movies for decades. With brilliant and top notch actors like denzel washington and viola davis playing the. With tom hanks, denzel washington, roberta maxwell, buzz kilman. I am a prime member, and after seeing many movies, i can honestly say, finally a good very good, movie. Fences trailer 1 2016 denzel washington, viola davis drama movie hd official trailer. 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 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. Given denzel washingtons essential place in the hollywood pantheon, i wanted to know how to make sense of a career thats been unfailingly. Denzel washington filmography, movie list, tv shows and. The film stars denzel washington, paula patton, jim caviezel, val kilmer. Fences gives us another stunning performance as a 1950s era man struggling to raise his family the best he can find a way. This film didnt need all of the thrills or heavy duty suspense to stay afloat.
Get the list of denzel washington s upcoming movies for 2020 and 2021. A miss for washington, this movie could still be enjoyable to his diehard fans. At cannes, john david washington, a son of denzel, discusses his breakthrough performance as an africanamerican cop who infiltrated the klan. 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. Click through our denzel washington photo gallery to see which 20 films are his best, including malcolm x, fences, and training day. The movie was a minor hit, opening the door for a sequel.
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. I wont ruin the movie for you by telling you what i like and dont like, but i will tell you this. Jul 20, 2018 in 2014, washington starred in antoine fuquas the equalizer, an adaptation of the classic 80s tv series of the same name. The actor puts his natural sense of leadership to good use as a. 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. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Richard schickel on denzel washington in training day flight has its own flaws, most of which can be forgiven. 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. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the. Quotes from denzel washington movies and tv shows, plus mistakes, questions, trivia and more. In fact, the movie is beyond reproach, in all the best and also emotionally claustrophobic senses of. In addition to washington, the film also stars viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan adepo, russell hornsby, mykelti williamson and saniyya sidney. Troy maxson denzel washington makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s pittsburgh.
What was the best advice director denzel washington gave the cast of fences. The man works like a charismatic firecracker that shocks your senses when. 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. Fences synopsis in 1950s pittsburgh, a former baseball star squashes his sons dream of playing college football. You are in love with the sound of your own voice, arent you. Denzel washington kills it equalizer 2 is the rare sequel that improves on its predecessor. Dec 25, 2016 i didnt like this movie as much as i expected to. 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. This film reminds me a bit of seven not in plot but as another good horror crime thriller. A few lines elicited chuckles from the crowd, but otherwise roman j. Oct 05, 2017 denzel washington sports a throwback afro in the new trailer for roman j. In the film, washington played robert mccall, a retired cia agent who secretly used his fighting skills to defend the innocent. 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.
Denzel washington filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Denzel washington sports a throwback afro in the new trailer for roman j. Denzel washington lincoln rhyme angelina jolie amelia donaghy tag. Fences 2016 denzel washington synopsis, characteristics. See what critics thought of denzel washingtons fences film news. Fences official trailer 1 2016 denzel washington movie. The bone collector quotes, movie quotes movie quotes. Denzel washington on new movie, fences, costar viola. Denzel washington is making sense he emphasizes the need for discipline at home, while betsy devos considers withdrawing a decree against discipline at school. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards.
Denzel washington born december 28th 1954denzel washington is an awardwinning movie star best known for the films glory and training. Denzel washington has been a staple of movies for decades. Its a rare miss from gilroy, one of hollywoods finest screenwriters, and mega star denzel washington. 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. Directed by tony scott, the film stars denzel washington, chris pine, rosario dawson, kevin dunn, and kevin corrigan. 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. To create a sense of realism, scott and washington interviewed numerous men and women. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best rolling. 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. 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. Best denzel washington movies top ten list thetoptens.
Donning oversize wirerimmed glasses, an afro and clunky earphones around his neck, the. This is purely a drama film delivered well by some of the most brilliant acting i. 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. With denzel washington, viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan. Denzel washington is an awardwinning actor, director, and producer with a lengthy and varied resume of projects. Sep 27, 2016 fences trailer 1 2016 denzel washington, viola davis drama movie hd official trailer. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr. Yet they take smart advantage of their small chances. Why fences may be denzel washingtons most timely movie. The villain is truly scary and gives you a sense of dread throughout the film, i highly recommend this film. In terms of boxoffice performance, hes one of the most impressive actors ever. P roducerdirectorstar denzel washington brings his passion project to the screen with distinction, and its been rewarded with four academy award nominations. Denzel washington upcoming movies 2020, 2021 denzel.
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