Top 10 movies of 2017
Here are ten of the top movies from 2017 with brief details about each:
The Shape of Water
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
- Synopsis: A mute woman forms a unique relationship with a mysterious amphibian creature being held in a secretive government laboratory.
- Notable For: Its imaginative storytelling, winning four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.
Get Out
- Director: Jordan Peele
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Synopsis: A young African-American man visits his white girlfriend’s family estate, where he uncovers disturbing secrets about their seemingly perfect life.
- Notable For: Its social commentary and Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Dunkirk
- Director: Christopher Nolan
- Genre: Action, Drama, History
- Synopsis: The film depicts the intense evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II, told from three different perspectives.
- Notable For: Its immersive experience and technical achievements, winning three Academy Awards including Best Editing.
Lady Bird
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Synopsis: A coming-of-age story about a high school senior and her turbulent relationship with her mother, set in Sacramento, California.
- Notable For: Saoirse Ronan’s performance and Gerwig’s directorial debut, earning five Academy Award nominations.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
- Director: Martin McDonagh
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
- Synopsis: A mother puts up three provocative billboards to challenge the local police to solve the murder of her daughter, leading to unexpected conflicts.
- Notable For: Frances McDormand’s Oscar-winning performance and its mix of dark humor and drama.
Call Me by Your Name
- Director: Luca Guadagnino
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Synopsis: A coming-of-age romance between a teenage boy and an older man who comes to stay with his family in Italy during the 1980s.
- Notable For: Timothée Chalamet’s breakthrough performance and its exploration of first love, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Wonder Woman
- Director: Patty Jenkins
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Synopsis: The origin story of Diana Prince, an Amazonian princess who discovers her full powers and her destiny as a superhero during World War I.
- Notable For: Gal Gadot’s portrayal of the iconic superhero and its success as a landmark film in the DC Extended Universe.
The Post
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
- Synopsis: The story of journalists at The Washington Post who expose a government cover-up of classified documents regarding the Vietnam War.
- Notable For: Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks’ performances, and its exploration of press freedom and political corruption.
Blade Runner 2049
- Director: Denis Villeneuve
- Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Synopsis: A sequel to the 1982 classic, following a new blade runner who uncovers a secret that could change society, leading him on a quest to find the original blade runner.
- Notable For: Its stunning visual effects and cinematography, winning two Academy Awards including Best Visual Effects.
Coco
- Director: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina
- Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Synopsis: A young boy travels to the Land of the Dead to uncover his family’s history and discover his true passion for music during Mexico’s Day of the Dead.
- Notable For: Its vibrant animation and exploration of family and tradition, winning two Academy Awards including Best Animated Feature.
These films from 2017 are recognized for their storytelling, performances, and impact, making significant contributions to the cinematic landscape of that year.
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