By Daniel Johnson
Over the last year, I’ve made an effort to see many new films, and 2017 has offered a lot of fantastic movies, from the satirical horror film Get Out to the latest entry in the Star Wars saga. As the year comes to a close, here are a few new movies from the year that I think are some of the best of 2017 that have been overlooked by many people here at Logan High: Baby Driver (Action, dir. Edgar Wright) Baby Driver, the latest film from director Edgar Wright, is one of his best. Most well-known for his British comedy films with Simon Pegg, Wright’s fast-paced style works incredibly well in Baby Driver, a heist action movie about a getaway car driver. The highlight of the film is, by far, the music. The movie has a fantastic soundtrack that is incredibly well-integrated into the film, particularly the chase scenes, with editing and Wright’s direction. The action scenes are all great as well, as they are expertly choreographed and were all done on set with practical effects. The result is one of the most fun and exciting films of the year. The Big Sick (Romantic Comedy, dir. Michael Showalter) The Big Sick is one of the best comedies in recent years. Written by comedian Kumail Najiani and his wife Emily Gordon, The Big Sick is based on the true story of their relationship. The story follows Kumail, a Pakistani immigrant, and Emily dealing with cultural differences in their relationship and between their families. The best part of the film is the screenplay, as it is not only an incredibly entertaining and funny film, but it also has a very well-written story that subverts typical tropes of romantic comedies. Even if you aren’t a fan of Rom-Coms, this is a must-see movie of 2017. Blade Runner 2049 (Sci-Fi, dir. Denis Villeneuve) Blade Runner 2049 is easily one of the best sci-fi movies of the decade. 2049, Directed by Denis Villeneuve, who also directed last year’s Arrival, is a near-perfect sequel to the original Blade Runner. While many sequels in recent years have failed to live up to their predecessors, 2049 accomplishes the difficult task of expanding upon the themes and ideas of the original while still remaining a wholly original story. Villeneuve’s directing is outstanding in this film, and the apocalyptic, dystopian setting of future Los Angeles is made incredibly beautiful by cinematographer Roger Deakins. Ryan Gosling gives one of the best performances of his career as K, an LAPD officer. The score is also great, as it perfectly complements the visuals and overall atmosphere of the film. Simply put, Blade Runner 2049 is definitely one of the best films of the year. The Disaster Artist (Comedy-Drama, dir. James Franco) The Disaster Artist, directed by James Franco, who also plays the lead role, tells the story of a mysterious, eccentric man named Tommy Wiseau, who directed, wrote, produced, and played the lead role in The Room, a movie often considered the worst ever made. Franco gives the best performance of the year as Wiseau, as he completely disappears into the role without it ever seeming like a simple impression of Wiseau. The film is also very well-written, as it is a very funny movie that has a fantastic story. The film also tells its story very well, as it could have just spent the entire film mocking Wiseau and The Room, but instead tells a great story about friendship and achieving your dreams. Good Time (Thriller, dir. Joshua and Ben Safdie) Good Time is easily one of the most interesting movies I’ve seen in the last few years. The film is directed by Joshua and Ben Safdie, who use many interesting techniques like lighting and camera zooms to tell the story. The directing and cinematography help build a sense of intensity and paranoia throughout the film, as a lot of the film is shot through close-ups of the characters. The score is also great, taking inspiration from electronic and synth music and reminiscent of scores such as the original Blade Runner. Finally, Robert Pattinson is absolutely fantastic in this film as the lead, Connie Nikas, and gives possibly the best performance of the year apart from James Franco’s in The Disaster Artist. Director Ben Safdie’s performance as Connie’s brother is also great, and I feel it’s been overlooked by many.
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