Top 5 Movies Of 2017

 

1.Logan (2017)

     
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X somewhere on the Mexican border. However, Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.


Director: James Mangold
Stars: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, Boyd Holbrook



“ My most anticipated film of the year did not disappoint, instead proving itself to be a masterfully crafted and deeply effecting action/thriller that stays with you long after the credits roll: it is brutal, somber, visceral, heart-breaking, nuanced, tragic and overall an amazingly accomplished piece of work in every possible way. ”




2.Get Out (2017)
 
 
A young African-American man visits his Caucasian girlfriend's mysterious family estate.


Director: Jordan Peele
Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener



“ The first two acts are fantastic, creating a palpable sense of growing unease and mounting dread, before the explosive finale brings the story to a satisfying conclusion - all the tension culminating in a brutal final confrontation that isn't afraid to go dark; in the end this one of the absolute best horror films I've ever seen. ”





3.Manchester by the Sea (2016)

 

A depressed uncle is asked to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy's father dies

Director: Kenneth Lonergan
Stars: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Lucas Hedges


“ While it may lack a proper ending, instead leaving things very unchanged and providing little closure, this is an endearing drama that is wonderfully written, astutely directed and masterfully acted; it feels less like a movie and more like a slice of life. ”




4.Silence (2016)
 
 
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.


Director: Martin Scorsese
Stars: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano



“ You do start to feel the length, but this is a thought-provoking and ambiguous film that tackles challenging themes of both faith and the loss of it whilst keeping you riveted throughout; it feels profound, almost like it is more than 'just a movie.' ”



5.The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)
 
 

A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.


Director: Chris McKay
Stars: Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes




“ At its best when satirising both past Batman films and the overall lore, this is a brilliantly animated, expertly crafted feature with relatable themes and a mile-a-minute pace that packs as many jokes as possible into a taught little package; it's just sad that the best big-screen incarnation of Batman we're going to get for a long time is made out of plastic. ”