This movie got quite a reception at the recent SAG screening, and from the looks of it, acting nominations abound for Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, who's probably guaranteed the win in supporting actress for this already. But it is based on a play, so the danger of staginess is always a risk with these filmed adaptations. There's only so much a director can do, and Washington, as actor turned director, probably focused in on the performances alone. Still, I'm sure this will be a major Oscar player.
