Fences treads a very fine line between film and theatre, with this very faithful adaptation of his own play by August Wilson and featuring the main recent Broadway cast, resulting in a phenomenal piece of work. It is dialogue-rich and rarely moves beyond the confines of the family home, making it not only a challenging and demanding film that will put off popcorn-viewers but also an intense and intimate experience that features many moments of searing emotional honesty. It is without question a phenomenal acting tour de force by Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, and Jovan Adepo also impresses as their teenage son. The pace of dialogue is rewardingly exhausting, Washington's direction is unfussy and enables full focus on character. Fences is a significant and admirable achievement.
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