Best movies of 2017 (+Reviews!)

Except for Deakins being on top of his game, this movie has a lot to offer. K is a great character who has a great character arc.

Nothing in this film felt forced and it's more emotional than I thought it would be. I'd say it's almost as good as the original.

Definitely lived up to my high expectations. Both performances by the Franco brothers were great and I am happy they gave Tommy Wiseau some extra recognition!

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Some very precise writing and the smart and dark humor combined with interesting visuals and use of music give this film an appealing style.

All actors did a great job, and this is a solid entry in the directors filmography. Even though I did think the script touched some areas it should not have, the story was unique in it's own way. I can see what the hype is about.

Marketed itself as a summer blockbuster, but turned out to be a very good tale with some phenomenal techniques behind it.

Caesar and The Colonel were both fantastic characters with their own fulfilling character-arcs. And they're both very well acted.

It's also a very emotional film, you care about everything and everyone. That's a sign of good filmmaking to me.

Very charming. Reminds me why I love independent films. Clearly shows that this was made with passion.

Feels surprisingly fresh compared to the other films. Tonally and visually it's unique.

Some things were a bit unsatisfying and unfulfilling, but in the end I was very happy with what I got.

While this may not be a very big release, this film is absolutely amazing.

The choreography is incredible and so are the visuals. The pacing in the film is a little slow at times and the "villain" wasn't very developed either, but the main characters were awesome.

Loved this movie and love Miike.

Wonderful cinematography and sound design, which made Dunkirk a fantastic IMAX experience.

Nolan takes a very interesting way of telling the story, by mixing war reality and war cinema indicated by the changing aspect ratios.

Except for the target practice, I felt like this movie lacked the tension it should have. The whole experience is suspenseful, but not enough for me.

Very stylistic, fast paced and slick. Baby Driver is a sign that Wright has not lost his touch and is still one of the most creative forces in Hollywood today.

The director managed to pull out phenomenal performances out of most actors. Sadly, I didn't find Baby to be a very compelling character, and his relationship with Debora (D-E-B-O-R-A) moved a bit too quick for me. Other than that, a very solid film. One of the year's best!

Story is a bit on the weak side, and it doesn't grab the attention of the viewer in the first 20 minutes. Everything that comes after that is quite good though.

There's more stylistic action that made John Wick 1 a good film, so that's why Chapter 2 of the saga succeeds.

We're living with these characters in a dream, knowing that someday we will have to wake up. For me, and I'm sure for many others this is relatable and will create an emotional response.

I had my issues with some of the writing and plenty of directing choices. It becomes pretty clear quickly that the director still has a lot to learn.

Not scary, and the film sadly never gets as interesting as the opening scene. But overall this is a very fun film. Not disappointed at all, but this will not end on my top 5 movies of 2017 list for sure.

Has the charm and humor, but the plot was not interesting. I also did not like the way some characters progressed.

Some cool action scenes and surprisingly good performances by Sam Jackson and John Goodman.

An incredibly forgettable ride, sadly. This film lacks any emotion, thought or true thrill. There is some sensation here and there, but in the end a rather disappointing experience.

The crew is laughably dumb at times, and the audience knows much more than the characters. Everything is predictable.

But the director took some creative decisions that I liked, and the Xenomorphs were pretty good too.

Very nice visuals, and they got the casting right. But just like the original movie, this didn't intrigue me a lot. The only thing I saw were wannabe Japanese imitating Ridley Scott and Philip K. Dick.

Drawn out, with undeveloped characters and a tired Johnny Depp. That doesn't take the fun away, but a day later this flick will be just a blurry memory.

Boring, drawn out and emotionless.

Visually it's a spectacle, but this does not have a lot to offer.

The great rivalry between Light and L is sadly absent in this adaptation, due to poor writing and not very convincing acting.

The movie does have one or two cool set pieces, and the supporting cast rocks!

The subpar writing and the lack of tension is something that makes this film, sadly, another forgettable product.