Over the past 12 months, moviegoers have been spoiled by numerous foreign and Russian films, from comedies and war dramas to cartoons and fantasy thrillers. We have selected for you the most interesting and popular films of 2016-2017... The list of the best films is ranked according to IMDb and Kinopoisk ratings.
Read also: rating of the best films of 2017that are already out.
20. Perfect Strangers (2016)
IMDb - 7.7
Opens a list of movies worth watching, a story about the dangers of reading SMS aloud and answering hands-free calls. Do not do like the heroes of "Perfect Strangers", but the way O. Bender sang, you will make a lot of discoveries, sometimes without wanting to.
19. Doctor Strange (2016)
IMDb - 7.7
As a result of his own stupidity, the ambitious neurosurgeon was injured and could no longer do his job. Having spent all the money on useless treatment, he turned to the mysterious Teacher for help and ended up in a reality full of dangers and magic.
18. Deadpool (2016)
IMDb - 8.1
There are two reasons why we are happy that this film was a success and rightfully entered the top films of 2016-2017. Firstly, it was a risky project as it was clear from the start that it would have an R-rating. He also received the green light for the hype raised by Deadpool fans, and might not appeal to an audience accustomed to formulaic superheroes. However, due to the successful premiere, Reynolds will be able to play the reckless and unkillable mercenary more than once.
17. Arrival (2016)
IMDb rating - 8
In this film, there is a strong dramatic plot (aliens arrive on Earth, the motives of which are not clear), great special effects, and, finally, an adequate model of the first contact between humans and aliens. Director Denis Villeneuve was able to turn Ted Chang's short story into an atmospheric puzzle with a strong humanist dimension.
16. Pele: The Birth of a Legend (2016)
IMDb rating - 7.3
Biographical drama about the life of the famous Brazilian football player. This picture will be interesting to see not only for Pele's fans, but also for people who do not believe that a talented person from the bottom of society can reach any heights in this life.
15. Eddie "The Eagle" (2016)
IMDb - 7.4
Director Dexter Fletcher managed to show viewers a touching, positive side of the story of a loser trampoline who consistently took the last places, but unswervingly pursued the dream of becoming a winner.
14. Captain Fantastic (2016)
IMDb - 7.9
Ben raised his children away from civilization. Despite this, he introduced them to the works of world classics, the basics of quantum physics and philosophy, and also taught them to hunt. However, will all of this be useful for the guys when they go to town and face a full list of temptations, from gadgets and social networks to alcohol and fast food?
13. Silence (2016)
IMDb - 7.5
The clash of two worlds: one of them includes the Jesuits who came with missionary purposes to Japan in the 17th century, and the other is actually Japanese, who is not eager to join a foreign religion.
12. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
IMDb rating - 7.5
The first of the adventures of the charming zoologist Newt Scamander begins 70 years before the history of Harry Potter. In New York, he will meet with a kind and cheerful Muggle named Jacob, as well as the evil magician Grindelwald, who is hiding under someone else's disguise. In this film, a kind fairy tale and tough, and sometimes even cruel elements of a thriller are bizarrely merged.
11. A dog's life (2017)
IMDb rating - 5.2
The recently released novelty tells about the dog Bailey, who, being reborn over and over again, faithfully and faithfully serves people. Touching scenes of parting between the owner and his pet can squeeze a tear even from the harsh male eyes. “A Dog's Life” can and should be watched by the whole family, just remove the cats from the screen, they will be jealous.
10. Nirja (2016)
IMDb rating - 7.8
Another biographical drama in Indian new films 2016-2017. will tell about a brave flight attendant who, at the cost of her own life, saved passengers on board an aircraft hijacked by terrorists in 1986.
9.28 Panfilovites (2016)
IMDb - 7.1
This picture about the Great Patriotic War and the battles of the 316th Rifle Division was among the most anticipated in Russia. It was not sponsored by the Cinema Fund, which did not prevent (and perhaps helped) the "28 Panfilovites" to take a place among the best war films ever filmed in our country.
8. Warcraft (2016)
IMDb - 7
This is a film adaptation of a multiplayer game, but the presence of Duncan Jones behind the camera made Warcraft worthy of your attention and brought it to the best films of 2016-2017. The story of the clash of humans and orcs in a fantasy world called Azeroth is recommended to all fans of the "sword and magic" genre.
7. Devil's Harvest (2017)
IMDb - 7.2
Terrible times of the Holodomor in Ukraine in 1932-1933 on the example of one village. The film expresses an opinion about the guilt of Stalin and the communist regime for the oppression of the Ukrainian people.
6. Logan (2017)
IMDb rating - 8.6
Hugh Jackman's last role as Wolverine. And he coped with it not only with dignity, but epic. The film received an R rating, it has a lot of blood and severed limbs, so it's best not to watch Logan's children. The plot of the plot is simple: an aged and tired of life Wolverine works as a limousine driver and takes care of the sick Professor X. But Wolverine's life changes when he meets a tough girl with the same abilities as himself.
5.T2 Trainspotting (Trainspotting 2) (2017)
IMDb rating - 7.7
The second part of the already cult tape about drug-addicted friends from Scotland. Once they sold several kilograms of drugs and one of their friends fled with the proceeds. After 20 years, he returns to his hometown, where a "warm" welcome awaits him.
4. Crew (2016)
IMDb rating score - 7
A spectacular drama about the courage and resilience of the crew of an airplane rescuing people from the island, where the strongest volcanic eruption took place. "The Crew" is one of the rare Russian films that can compete with the multi-million dollar Hollywood disaster films.
3. For reasons of conscience (2016)
IMDb rating - 8.2
Can you become a war hero without killing a single person? American physician Desmond Doss proved that it is possible. During World War II, he refused to take up arms and was engaged in saving lives, for which he was the only one of the ideological deviators and received the Medal of Honor.
2. Servant of the People 2 (2016)
Kinopoisk rating - 8.1
The only Ukrainian-made film in the selection of popular films 2016-2017. The comedy (starring Vladimir Zelensky) tells about the adventures and trials of the incorruptible and honest President of Ukraine Vasily Goloborodko. He goes out to fight the oligarchy, which secretly controls the Verkhovna Rada.
1. Zootopia (2016)
IMDb rating - 8.10
Top films 2016-2017 years delightful cartoon about anthropomorphic animals. The main characters are the brave and cheerful rabbit Judy Hopps and her reluctant partner, the fox Nick Wilde, find out the secret of the disappearance of predatory animals from the city of Zootopia.
Thanks for the selection !!!
+1 The selection is good, but the positions are completely subjectively arranged ...
Thank you for evaluating the work) The positions are placed in exact accordance with the rating of films on Kinopoisk, at the time of this writing. And the fact that this rating is formed from the subjective assessments of viewers is a fact. It can not be in any other way ;).
Great selection! It's a pity that not all films have trailers. And I would like to see more films of 2017 on the list, good premieres are planned for this year ...