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Critics Poll: ‘Get Out’ tops the chart of 2017 favorites, so far
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:31 am
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:31 am
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In an informal poll of over 100 newspaper, magazine, and online film critics and movie writers, Jordan Peele’s horror satire “Get Out” emerged as the clear winner, edging out Michael Showalter’s romcom “The Big Sick,” Edgar Wright’s car chase thriller “Baby Driver,” and James Mangold’s existential superhero flick “Logan” as the consensus choice as the favorite film of 2017 so far.
Named on 100 of the 111 “best of 2017” lists, “Get Out” easily topped our poll, in which critics and bloggers submitted their lists to me via email, Facebook, and Twitter, ranking their lists either randomly, in alphabetical order, or in descending order. As with any such polling endeavors, there were plenty of heated opinions. Despite the sheer number of films released so far this year — estimated at more than 350 — a core group of 10-15 films recurred on list after list. There was more agreement than disparity, especially when it came to Jordan Peele’s movie. The widespread assessment also appears to be that it’s been a better than average movie year thus far, despite the assumption that most studios tend to release their weaker films in the first half of the year.
1. “Get Out” (Jordan Peele, U.S.) (100 lists)
2. “The Big Sick” (Michael Showalter, U.S.) (59)
3. “Logan” (James Mangold, U.S.) (56)
4. “Baby Driver” (Edgar Wright, U.S.) (55)
5. “Colossal” (Nacho Vigalondo, U.S.) (47)
6. “The Lost City of Z” (James Gray, U.S.) (46)
7. “Wonder Woman” (Patty Jenkins, U.S.) (44)
8. “The Beguiled” (Sofia Coppola, U.S.) (37)
9. “Personal Shopper” (Olivier Assayas, France) (36)
10. “Raw” (Julie Ducourneau, France) (34)
11. “Okja” (Bong Joon-Ho, South Korea/U.S.) (34)
12. “A Ghost Story” (David Lowery, U.S.) (27)
13. “John Wick: Chapter Two” (Chad Stahelski, U.S.) (26)
14. “A Quiet Passion” (Terrence Davies, U.K.) (20)
15. “It Comes at Night” (Trey Edward Schultz, U.S.) (16)
16. “The Lego Batman Movie” (Chris McKay, U.S.) (15)
17. “Graduation” (Cristi Mungiu, Romania) (14)
18. “Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymore” (Macon Blair, U.S.) (14)
19. “Split” (M. Night Shyamalan, U.S.) (14)
20. “Norman” (Joseph Cedar, U.S.) 13
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Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:35 am to RLDSC FAN
I'm glad a horror movie is getting this kind of publicity, but seriously: It Comes at Night is terrifying. It doesn't have the social commentary of Get Out, so I get why it isn't as high on lists, but as a pure horror movie... damn.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:40 am to RLDSC FAN
Split should be higher than 19.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:40 am to Baloo
I haven't been able to see as many movies as I usually do. That's one that I really want to watch, I've heard nothing but great things.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:41 am to RLDSC FAN
Nice to see that Norman made the cut.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:43 am to RLDSC FAN
film was serviceable. certainly shouldn't be best of the year.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 9:59 am to 1999
+1 when it was over, my wife looked at me and said "that's it? That's the movie everyone's freaking raving about."
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:07 am to RLDSC FAN
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film was serviceable. certainly shouldn't be best of the year.
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when it was over, my wife looked at me and said "that's it?
I agree with the above. Good movie but if that's the best out there, I'm sad. Fairly predictable in my opinion.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:12 am to RLDSC FAN
Split should be higher.
I would put baby driver and Logan as 1 and 2
I would put baby driver and Logan as 1 and 2
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:12 am to Boudreaux35
No GOTG2? Not even top 20?
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:19 am to JinFL
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No GOTG2? Not even top 20?
It's not a top 20 list, it's what movies are showing up on top lists. Who knows how many films are being ranked on each of these various lists. Some of these could be someone ranking the top 5 movies of the year. Even if they have GOTG2 as #6, it technically wouldn't be on the list, so for this poll, that counts as 0.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:21 am to RLDSC FAN
Baby Driver is my #1. I agree with Get Out being underwhelming.
I'm reluctant to put any superhero movies in my best of the best so far. I understand they aren't pigeonholed to that campy genre anymore and some including those that have come out this year have transcended their stereotypes.
I'm reluctant to put any superhero movies in my best of the best so far. I understand they aren't pigeonholed to that campy genre anymore and some including those that have come out this year have transcended their stereotypes.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:27 am to JinFL
That's not surprising, a lot of the reviews for that film were very average. Critics did not like it as much as the first one.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:33 am to RLDSC FAN
Why isn't Dunkirk already on the list
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:36 am to jeff5891
It's already reserved its spots on Best of All time lists, don't have time for these measly best of year charts.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:48 am to 1999
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film was serviceable. certainly shouldn't be best of the year.
Three words: It's only July.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:50 am to Baloo
Is this out on streaming or redbox yet. I've been meaning to see it.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:04 pm to JinFL
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No GOTG2? Not even top 20?
Well, it wasn't that great.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:10 pm to JinFL
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No GOTG2? Not even top 20?
And no Spider-Man: Homecoming!!!!!!
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:53 pm to Baloo
i don't get the hype for Get Out
there were a few chuckles but it was just overly silly and preachy
it certainly was not scary in any way, shape, or form
i didn't get to see this in theaters but i can't wait to watch it when i can under the right circumstances
there were a few chuckles but it was just overly silly and preachy
it certainly was not scary in any way, shape, or form
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It Comes at Night
i didn't get to see this in theaters but i can't wait to watch it when i can under the right circumstances
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