7. The Post
With Hollywood A-listers Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep leading from the front, the movie is bound to be a marvelous success. The Post is a roller coaster of political thrills and historical drama that will leave you at the edge of your seats.
Revolving around the publication of the Pentagon Papers, the movie is a must-watch. Apart from starring megastars, The Post would certainly not fail to deliver as it is directed by none other than Steven Spielberg.
6. Get Out
Indeed Get Out was able to present a new internet meme featuring a shocked Daniel Kaluuya with tears pouring down his face but the movie is certainly much more than what it is being publicized for.
Get Out focuses on the relationship between Chris and Rose that involves fascinating content such as shock, racism, and love. Add the spine-chilling element of horror into the mix and you got yourself a perfect movie to watch.
5. Phantom Thread
After enthralling the audience and critics with his magnificent portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in the 2012 biopic Lincoln, Daniel Day-Lewis won the much-deserved Academy Award for Best Leading Actor for the role and fans were desperate to see his next flick but had to wait five long years.
As one of the most reclusive actors of his generation, Day-Lewis retreated back to his farmhouse in Country Wicklow in Ireland while Lincoln basked in fame and acclaim. When the actor returned after five years to star in Phantom Thread, he made it clear that it was his final movie before his retirement and undoubtedly gave one of his most memorable performances of all time.
4. The Florida Project
It is always amazing to see the immensely talented actor Willem Dafoe so it is beyond anyone’s guess why his scenes were scrapped from the terrible Justice League. Nonetheless, his acting abilities were utilized better in the comedy-drama The Florida Project.
Concentrating on the ordinary subject of childhood, The Florida Project still manages to be an extraordinary film due to its compelling writing, remarkable direction, and unforgettable acting.
3. Dunkirk
The amount of World War II movies that Hollywood has produced is more than enough. Yet critically acclaimed director Christopher Nolan was bold enough to not only make another one but focus the entire film on a small fragment of the catastrophic event.
Centralizing on the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II, the movie was a critical and commercial success and bound to secure numerous nominations for the Oscars the hype has led to many critics predicting that Dunkirk might even win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
2. Call Me By Your Name
Arguably the best coming-of-age drama film ever released in 2017, Call Me By Your Name holds a significant place in the list. Starring Armie Hammer, the movie defiantly deals with the sensitive topic of coming out.
Recently released and already garnering worldwide acclaim, it would not be a surprise if Call Me By Your Name acquires multiple Academy Award nominations as it is already being compared to the previous year’s Best Picture winner Moonlight not only due to a similar theme but also due to being a true work of cinematic art.
1. Lady Bird
Despite having a measly budget of $10 million, Greta Gerwig was able to accomplish an astonishing feat in her solo directional debut. Released just a month earlier and a glimpse of the success of Lady Bird can be viewed from the fact it has almost earned twice as much as its budget.
Amazingly blending comedy with drama, Lady Bird is already drenched in accolades, nominations, and positive reviews. No wonder it received a standing ovation when it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was often foreseen as easily the best movie of 2017.
Hope you enjoyed our list of best movies of 2017. Feel free to share your views in the comments below!
