2017 Movies

In the vast cinematic landscape of 2017, a multitude of films spanning various genres and nations graced the big screen. This Plex database offers an easy, navigable platform for your movie-viewing needs. Organized for functionality, this service allows you to access a vast array of 2017 cinema.

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Best Movies of 2017

Selecting the movies of the year is not a task to be taken lightly. The decisions we make reveal not only the state of cinema but also the patterns of our personal tastes. In 2017, these are the films that, for various reasons, impressed us the most.

Call Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name, directed by Luca Guadagnino, is a film that revels in the beauty of languid seduction. This film portrays a summer love story between a 17-year-old boy and a visiting American guest in the sun-soaked Italian countryside. The film captures both the physical and emotional aspects of a relationship, creating a narrative that is as evocative as it is stunning.

Get Out

Get Out marked the directorial debut of Jordan Peele. This film blends elements of horror, comedy, and social commentary into a potent brew. The story revolves around a young black man meeting his white girlfriend's parents, where the family's over-enthusiasm raises an alarm. Peele masterfully intertwines social and cultural observations, creating a piece of entertainment that provokes thought even as it entertains.

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z, adapted from David Grann's bestseller, recounts the tale of British explorer Percy Fawcett's quest to find a mythical city in the Amazon. The film is a grand testament to the allure of obsession and the mysteries of the unknown, rendering it an uncommon cinematic experience.

Faces Places

Faces Places is a captivating documentary where the octogenarian Belgian filmmaker Agnès Varda joins forces with the young French artist JR. As they travel the French countryside, they capture and print colossal pictures, creating an interplay between people and their surroundings. The result is a wondrous work that is as much about the joy of art as it is about the human experience.

The Post

The Post, directed by Steven Spielberg, revolves around the Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers. Featuring a stellar cast led by Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, The Post pays homage to the importance of journalism and freedom of the press. As both an entertaining and timely film, it stands out as the crowning achievement of 2017.

Dunkirk

In Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk, the story of Operation Dynamo is presented as a grand spectacle. Rather than being an empty display, Dunkirk is a demonstration of how blockbusters can still offer cinematic value. Its sustained dramatic tension and meticulous detailing make it a masterful portrayal of a significant historical event.

Girls Trip

Girls Trip, directed by Malcolm D. Lee, is a testament to the vitality of comedy. Starring an incredible cast that includes Queen Latifah and Tiffany Haddish, the movie tells a tale of old friends reuniting for a weekend of revelry. In contrast to the typical girls'-night-out narrative, the storyline is driven by an undercurrent of joy, making it one of 2017's most pleasurable cinematic surprises.

Lady Bird

Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird provides an honest and touching portrayal of teenage angst and aspiration. Saoirse Ronin excellently portrays an out-of-sorts teenager navigating her complex relationship with her mother, set against the backdrop of early 2000s Sacramento. Lady Bird serves as a reminder of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of growing up.

Personal Shopper

Personal Shopper, directed by Olivier Assayas, features Kristen Stewart as a woman desperate to communicate with her deceased twin brother. The film combines elements of a ghost story and a character study, resulting in a deeply contemplative examination of grief and the boundaries between life and death.

Kedi

Kedi, directed by Ceyda Torun, is a charming and visually splendid documentary that explores the intersection of life in a bustling city and the lives of its feline inhabitants. The film, set in Istanbul, is a celebration of how the magnificent and the mundane can coexist, creating a vibrant tapestry of urban life.

2017 Movies & Industry Highlights

2017 was a notable year in the world of film. A multitude of events took place, including record-breaking box office performances, landmark award ceremonies, and groundbreaking revelations that significantly impacted the movie industry.

The Revelation That Shook The Industry

2017 was a year where many voices in the movie industry were finally heard. Richard Brody of The New Yorker pointed out that the most significant event of the year was the revelation of abuse by Harvey Weinstein. These revelations, published by The New York Times and The New Yorker, gave a platform to those who had been abused by powerful figures in the movie business and other industries. Brody emphasized the loss of potential artistry and career advancements of cast and crew members due to the stifling of their voices and their unrealized films.

Highest-Grossing Films of 2017

One of the major highlights of 2017 was the box office performance. The top films released in 2017 by worldwide gross were "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" ($1,332,539,889), "Beauty and the Beast" ($1,263,521,126), "The Fate of the Furious" ($1,236,005,118), and "Despicable Me 3" ($1,034,799,409). "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" also performed impressively, earning $962,077,546, with "Spider-Man: Homecoming" not far behind at $880,166,924.

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Fate of the Furious," and "Despicable Me 3" all crossed the $1 billion mark, placing them among the highest-grossing films of all time. The noteworthy performance of "Despicable Me 3" made it the fourth-highest-grossing animated film.

Breakthroughs and Records

2017 was a year of record-breaking performances and notable breakthroughs. A significant highlight was the commercial success of "Wolf Warrior 2". This Chinese film became the first non-Hollywood film to be listed on the all-time worldwide top 100 box office.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) reached unprecedented heights with the release of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2", "Spider-Man: Homecoming," and "Thor: Ragnarok." It became the first film franchise to gross more than $11 billion, $12 billion, and $13 billion. The MCU also achieved the remarkable feat of releasing three films in a year that all grossed over $800 million worldwide and opened to over $100 million domestically.

Another breakthrough was the "Despicable Me" franchise becoming the highest-grossing animated franchise ever, surpassing the Shrek franchise. It became the first animated franchise to have two films grossing over $1 billion.

Setting the Pace for Female-led Films

2017 was a significant year for female-led films. "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Wonder Woman" led the box office, marking the first year since 1958 that the top three highest-grossing domestic films were led by females.

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