Best
Films of 2017
As I mentioned in one of my blogs, the average
film viewer sees only 6 films a year. And, the main reason for
FilmsToSeeOrNot is to let film viewers, whether frequent or infrequent, know
where to spend their money.
Still, there are more than 6 that are worth your time. However, whereas in 2015, I had a Top 12 and last year a “baker’s dozen,” this year I’m back to a Top 11.
Note that there have been a lot of good B-films, mostly in the action genre, but there has been a dearth of any decent comedies. Perhaps it’s just that we’re not living in funny times.
I don’t believe film attendance is down because people are less interested in going to the movies, but because there are just not as many films worth seeing. The best I’ve chosen aren’t formulaic.
As usual, in addition to the list of Must-See Films, I’ve, also, listed several “categories” from which you might pick more films based on your particular taste. Full reviews of all these films are available in past postings.
So, here are the 11 Must-See Films and 18 Additional Categories in hopes you will be inspired to become more than an average viewer and go to the movies more often.
Note that I have, also, mentioned the Bottom of the Barrel, i.e., the films you should avoid at all cost. Finally, I have included my award picks for best actors and key production crew, as well. (Note duplications exist in some of the Additional Categories with the Must-Sees and there are "ties" in some film and actor/crew categories where I just couldn’t narrow the choice to one.)
If you can’t find these films in theaters, go to Netflix or buy/rent the DVDs. Those listed are all worth your while.
The 11
Must-See Films of 2017
(in order)
Dunkirk
Lady Bird
The Most Fresh & Honest Film
Blade Runner
2049
Mesmerizing. Destined to Be a Classic
Wonder Woman
My Personal Favorite
I, Tonya
Best Acted
The Shape of
Water
Most Unusual
Logan
The Toughest
Faces/Places
Most Charming
Gifted
Total Family Fun
Baby Driver
Slickest
The Post
Most Relevant Story
Select
Categories
Most
Poignant Film (a tie)
Wonder
Book of
Henry
Most
Charming Film
Faces/Places
Most
Thought-Provoking
Blade Runner
2049
Most
Uplifting (a tie)
Wonder
Gifted
Most
Interesting Film Story
Shape of
Water
Most
Surprising Fun
Happy Death Day
Most Romantic
Film
(a tie)
The Space
Between Us
A United
Kingdom
Best
Foreign Film
Julieta
Most
Courageous Film (a 3-way tie)
Dunkirk
Mudbound
The Post
Best Hard-Action
Film (a tie)
Logan
John Wick:
Chapter 2
Best Black
Comedy
Three
Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best
Animated Film
Boss Baby
Best
Family Film (a tie)
Beauty and the Beast
Jumanji
Best
Comedy
Boss Baby
Get Out
Best
Acting Ensemble (a tie)
Lady Bird
I, Tonya
Best
Documentary
Faces/Places
Most
Underrated Film
The Great Wall
The
Bottom of the Heap
Most
Overrated Film
Mother
Look at me. I’m an artist.
Get over it.
Most
Disappointing
Tulip Fever
Worst Film
(a tie)
Embarrassing For All Involved
Pure Junk
Here
Are My Award Picks for Actors & Crew
Best
Actor
Gary
Oldman – Darkest Hour
Best
Actress (a tie)
Margot
Robbie – I, Tonya
Saoirse
Ronan – Lady Bird
Best
Supporting Actor (a tie)
Sam
Rockwell – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Woody
Harrelson – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best
Supporting Actress (a tie)
Alison
Janney – I, Tonya
Laure
Metcalf – Lady Bird
Best
Director (a tie)
Greta
Gerwig – Lady Bird
Patty
Jenkins – Wonder Woman
Best
Adapted Screenplay
Allen
Heinberg, Zack Snyder and Jason Fuchs – Wonder Woman
Best
Original Screenplay
Greta Gerwig – Lady Bird
Best
Cinematography (a tie)
Roger
Deakens – Blade Runner 2049
Matthew
Jensen – Wonder Woman
Best
Editing
Joe
Walker – Blade Runner 2049
Jonathan
Amos and Paul Machliss - Baby Driver
Best
Casting Director
Lisa Beach and Sarah Katzman – Logan
Best
Production Design
Dennis
Gassner – Blade Runner 2049
Sarah
Greenwood – Beauty and the Beast
Best
Costume Design
Jacqueline
Durran – Beauty and the Beast
Best
Soundtrack
Benjamin Wallfisch and Hans Zimmer – Blade Runner 2049
Best
Visual Effects
Blade
Runner 2049
Let’s hope for even greater viewing in 2018!
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