By Nadia Ranaputri
2017 is filled with more ups than downs when it comes to films. From franchise finales such as Logan and War of the Planet of the Apes, to the start of something hopeful from Wonder Woman, here are my top 10 films of 2017.
10. Spider-Man: Homecoming
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My verdict: Though it’s the very familiar friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Homecoming feels very new and fresh, and it’s mostly helped by its way of placing familiar colors on a new slate.
You can read my full review of Spider-Man: Homecoming here.
9. La La Land
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My verdict: The film itself is style mixed with substance. Its cinematography is luscious and the coloring made me think of the settings of a classic musical, specifically Hollywood's Golden Age.
You can read my full review of La La Land here.
8. Wonder Woman
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My verdict: Wonder Woman is the triumph that fans and critics
alike have been waiting for, and have held their hope to. Despite its weaker
aspects, Wonder Woman provides a
satisfying release that lets one scream “Finally!”
to the screen upon delivering DCEU’s strongest entry to date
You can read my full review of Wonder Woman here.
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My verdict: Thor: Ragnarok pays off, big time. Since it's coming from a director who has his own unique brand of comedic tone, Ragnarok's gamble with tackling humor becomes one of its greatest aspects.
You can read my full review of Thor: Ragnarok here.
6. Coco
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My verdict: Not only is it presented as magical and at times, somewhat comical; it is also movingly poetic, traversing itself in a river of a blissful ballad. When Miguel starts to unravel his ancestry, it becomes a coming-of-age journey of self discovery that's both spiritual and poignant.
You can read my full review of Coco here.
5. Lion
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Though this came out earlier in the year, I didn't see it until recently, and I kept wondering why I did not see it sooner. Lion is heartwrenching, but sweet and emotional. Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman are total powerhouses in their performance.
4. Get Out
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Similar to Lion, I did not get the chance to see this film until recently, and there's really only one word to describe it: wow. Jordan Peele's film is absurdly psychological, and like nothing Peele's ever done.
3. Logan
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My verdict: As Stewart leaves his place, it's Jackman that places his legacy firmly like a foot would above his own; ensuring that this is in fact, the character that will always be his.
You can read my full review of Logan here.
2. Dunkirk
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My verdict: Dunkirk is truly an immersive experience that kicks us right into the action and keeps us there for the span of its runtime. It’s more realistic than dramatic, and more contained than epic, but that was what truly made Dunkirk an experience.
You can read my full review of Dunkirk here.
1. Blade Runner 2049
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My verdict: Blade Runner 2049 is thought-provoking, both as a visual spectacle and as a story. 2049 can be many things in terms of its approach to story and ideas, but one thing is certain: it is anything but hollow.
You can read my review of Blade Runner 2049 here.
What are your favorite films of 2017?
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