Monday 1 January 2018

The Films I Liked In 2017...

Better late than never - here is my annual list of films I saw and liked in 2017 (in no particular order):

1) T2: Trainspotting - was very pleased to once again enjoy the company of Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie et al. The film certainly didn't disappoint.

2) Hidden Figures - a fascinating story that I was unaware of. The film made me punch the air with joy one minute and make my blood boil the next.

3) Logan - a fitting swansong for Hugh Jackman's version of the character. I may have left the cinema with something in my eye. Special mention should also go to Dafne Keen's fantastic performance.

4) The Death Of Stalin - blackly comic, deeply fascinating (especially to me as I studied Modern History for GCSE and was aware of some of the story) and very enjoyable. A another fine piece of work from Armando Iannucci.

5) Paddington 2 - I saw the sequel to 2014's delightful movie on the same day as seeing 'The Death Of Stalin' it was just the antidote I needed. It left me with warm fuzzy feelings and a massive smile on my face. Already looking forward to the third film.

6) Thor: Ragnarok - finally a film to show off Chris Hemsworth's comedic talents (see his role in 2016's 'Ghostbuster's for further proof) and definitely my favourite of the Thor movies.

7) Okja - sweet, moving and funny. It will make you want your very own super pig.

8) Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 - those rascals were just as fun the second time round. Looking forward to how they fit into the Avengers movies.

Honorable mentions should go to 'The Lego Batman Movie' and 'Free Fire'.