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Top
Ten Movies of 2017
Overall, 2017 was a decent year for
movies, yet, for some reason, this is the first time since I began reviewing
films for Catholic World Report in 2013 that there a no five reel films. Of
course, I still need to see Bright, Lady Bird, and The Emoji Movie, so hope springs eternal. Here are the Top Ten Best
of Cinema in 2017.
1.
Dunkirk – A masterpiece of story
craft as director Christopher Nolan weaves several stories around the heroes
who evacuated British forces from France at the start of WWII.
2.
Wonder
Woman – Gal Godat shines as the Amazonian Princess in one of the best
superhero films ever made.
3.
The
Case for Christ – A compelling adaptation of Lee Strobel classic
conversion story.
4.
The Disaster Artist – The story
behind one of the worst is one of the best.
5. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle –
Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillian, and Kevin Hart make up the best
ensemble of the year as teenagers who find themselves trapped in a jungle
themed video game.
6.
Coco
– Pixar’s takes on Purgatory, the Afterlife, and the Communion of Saints.
7.
The
LEGO Batman Movie – The Muppets no longer have a monopoly on great
metahumor.
8.
Logan – Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine has
been struggling to do the right thing for eight movies, and, like a modern-day
Carton, may finally find some redemption.
9.
The
Shack – While William P. Young’s story has many theological plot holes,
its themes and pastoral insight ring true and give comfort, especially for
those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
10.
A Dog’s Purpose – A sappy but
beautiful look at man’s best friend.
Honorable
Mention: The Big Sick, Bitter Harvest, Born
in China, Get Out, Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2, Kingsmen: The Golden
Circle, Kong: Skull Island, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, The Star, Valerian and the
City of a 1000 Planets, and Wind
River
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