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The Movies That Mattered in 2017
Tribalism aside, it was a banner year for film.
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‘Darkest Hour’ Aims for an Oscar, but Misses Badly
Gary Oldman and company don’t do the moment justice.
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The Highfalutin’ Fantasy of ‘Call Me by Your Name’
The latest from director James Ivory is a tad pretentious, very smart, and plenty beautiful.
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Ferdinand Is Too Big for Its Bullring
The modern take on the classic children’s story fails when stretched to feature length.
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Things Get Messy in ‘On the Beach at Night Alone’
The latest from Hong Sang-soo is engaging, but maybe a little too real.
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‘Wonder Wheel’ Needs Room to Breathe
Woody Allen’s latest is filled with dialogue, but what is it really saying?
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‘Thelma’ Delivers a Scandinavian Version of the Devil You Know
The latest from Joachim Trier borrows liberally from its inspiration and finds its terror in the smaller moments.
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Falling in Love With ‘Jane’
A fawning documentary gives us an uncritical look at a remarkable icon.
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A Visual Marvel, ‘The Breadwinner’ Is a Little Too Heavy-Handed
The lessons in Cartoon Saloon’s latest are valuable ones, but the story suffers because of them.
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‘Three Billboards’ Dazzles With Dark Comedy and Deft Dialogue
With a well-crafted script and superior performances, the latest from director Martin McDonagh packs a punch.
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Kenneth Branagh Brings Some Fun to ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
A starry cast, old-fashioned screenwriting, and a gigantic mustache make for a satisfying whodunit.
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‘The Square’ Is Anything But
Funny, satirical, outrageous—director Ruben Östlund creates an arthouse roller-coaster ride.
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Sparks Fly Amongst the Manure in ‘God’s Own Country’
Director Francis Lee takes viewer down to the farm for romance.
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Weds Humor and the Hammer
The latest from Marvel injects its hero with much-needed levity.
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The Truth and Beauty of ‘Human Flow’
Artist Ai Weiwei takes viewers to the borderlands for a bird’s-eye view of displacement
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‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ Explores the Dark Side of Winnie-the-Pooh
The latest from Simon Curtis is a cautionary tale for the age of celebrity.
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Vincent Van Animated
Made from nearly 10,000 oil paintings, the film’s form alone justifies its existence.
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Harry Dean Stanton’s Final Film, ‘Lucky,’ Finds Him Playing a Near-Facsimile of Himself
A fitting final showcase for one of the century’s greatest character actors.
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An Elegant 197 Minutes With the New York Public Library
Frederick Wiseman’s documentary Ex Libris lets the library speak for itself.