2017 was a great year for film, and 2018 has the potential to continue that with some films I suspect will be fantastic and others I'm not as excited for but hope to be pleasantly surprised by.
Movies
Favorite Films of 2017
2017 was a fantastic year for movies, and I saw a lot of them. I couldn't narrow it down to just 10, so here's my 15 favorite movies of 2017 (plus some honorable mentions).
Only the Brave Review
A story of brotherhood amidst hardship, Only the Brave paints a sometimes deep, but usually overly simplistic, understanding of these men's lives, leading to an ending of emotional resonance that may feel similar to other films in this based-on-a-true-story subgenre. But it's up to the viewer to decide whether the film is inspirational or manipulative.
The LEGO Ninjago Movie Review
Ah, The LEGO Ninjago Movie. It may not be the most original plot, but hey, I had fun.
Blade Runner 2049 Review
The critics are right: Blade Runner 2049 is a cinematic masterpiece, and it was one of the best theater experiences I've ever had.
The Foreigner Review
More of a political thriller than a straight-up action movie, The Foreigner has great acting performances by Chan and Brosnan, but while enjoyable, ultimately doesn't bring anything particularly new to the genre.
The Founder Review
The Founder is a 2016 film directed by John Lee Hancock and starring Michael Keaton (Ray Kroc), Nick Offerman (Dick McDonald), and John Carroll Lynch (Mac McDonald). The biopic follows Ray Kroc as he meets the McDonald brothers and transforms their small restaurant into the fast food juggernaut it is today.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Review
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a beautiful, yet deeply flawed, sprawling sci-fi epic.
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