There is a chance we will be known as the generation that perfected mixing the two mediums of movie and theater. Think Hateful 8, Horace & Pete, Wild Tales, and Fences! A movie not only packed with Broadway talent, it’s also based on a Pulitzer-winning play by August Wilson. The play element is both strong and visible, the movie is dialogue packed, and takes place almost exclusively in the characters’ house, not to mention most of the events happen within the span of a few days. The movie element comes through beautiful aesthetics and rich scenery, as well as some of Hollywood’s best talent: Denzel Washington (who is also the director) and Viola Davis. They had both actually won Tony Awards for their performances reviving the play back in 2010. Denzel is a black garbage collector who was once a promising baseball player and a victim of racial discrimination. His psyche is as rich as it is determined and he is used to taking out his deep-rooted feelings of anger on his loved ones. His wife (Davis), his son, and his friends are the targets of this hurt and anger, but they also have a lot to deal with on their own. A beautiful if maybe slow play-movie. Do not watch it expecting “things to happen”, but watch it to be mesmerized by the acting, the writing, and the underlying tensions it addresses.
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Kristy"This movie is really good and it has so much heart and joy to it. Reminds me of the series Master on None on Netflix. Same lovely humor and addresses super heavy thoughts about being in this age. I especially urge you to look at the writer real mother in the wedding photo at the end of the movie...I don't think she is really quite over the decision her son has made! Do not miss this and again a good one to watch with children. My favorite movie of last year!"
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Wendy"Don’t watch it if you abhor movies about dysfunctional people."
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katia"A great take on young love and its challenges with an amazing old school soundtrack! It is obvious this movie is an adaptation from a novel, dialogues are beautiful and the structure of the scenario is really clever. It is a no-brainer, perfect Sunday movie :)"
PaolaKn"One of the most incredible documentaries I have ever seen! It is different, it has an very special atmosphere and says so much without a single word... It takes you on a journey around the world with beautiful, original shots. It is definitely an experience I would recommend!"
PaolaKn"Simple. Genuine. Poetic and original. This is now one of my favorite movies ever!"
PaolaKn"A really smart - well structured movie! Full of surprises and very original. Would definitely recommend! :)"
PaolaKn"Bad acting, bad directing, horrible camerawork, no real story, the whole plot was transparent and watered down. The only good thing about it may have been the music. Maybe this story could have made a decent short film with an actress who could actually act, but I would recommend Adventureland for a love/comedy/adolescent movie."
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