George Beremov's TOP 20 Best-Reviewed Movies of 2017 PART 1 [20 - 11]

[click on the title to read the quick review]

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11. Raw (8.25/10)

Quote: "A coming-of-age story like no other, "Raw" grows from quietly innocent to rabidly sexual, never losing its grim edge, getting a lot more twisted and gruesome as it unfolds..."

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12. Okja (8.25/10)

Quote: "Effortlessly shifting tones, it is adorable, touching, sad, thrilling, and cartoonish all at once, boasting originality, fancy CGIs, 
and a diversely talented cast."

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13. What Happened to Monday (8.25/10)

Quote: "...conceptually smart, highly inventive, and unique, this twisty, skillfully-crafted dystopian flick is almost too thrilling to endure, 
and too intense to handle..."

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14. The Killing of a Sacred Deer (8.25/10)

Quote: "...a hauntingly odd and pretty enigmatic, yet mesmerizing story about karma, nemesis, and oblation, whose sense of dread elevates with each scene, and culminates in a macabre finale..."

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15. War for the Planet of the Apes [3D] (8.00/10)

Quote: "Visually impeccable, somber in tone, crafted with thought, heart, and precision, and yet again driven by Serkis' powerhouse 
performance as Caesar..."

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16. Guardians of the Galaxy vol.2 [3D] (8.00/10)

Quote: "...as vivid and colorful as fireworks, and laden with mind-blowing effects, enhanced by some cool use of 3D, which also helps 
the action to reach epic level."

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17. Get Out (8.00/10)

Quote: "...a clever slow-burner that makes you think by combining racial horror and social satire in the creepiest, most disturbing and effective way you can ever imagine..."

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18. All the Money in the World (8.00/10)

Quote: "...a truly accomplished hijack drama further elevated by Plummer's pretty powerful portrayal of the greedy and
 stone-cold J. Paul Getty."

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19. Brawl in Cell Block 99 (8.00/10)

Quote: "An in-depth look at prison terror, but also an affecting story about determination, bravery, and self-sacrifice, hidden behind 
the mask of unbearable violence..."

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20. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (7.75/10)

Quote: "...thanks to the highly intelligent script, which balances out dark humor and intense drama effortlessly, with the help of McDormand's phenomenally determined performance."
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Honorable mentions:

Blade of the Immortal (7.75/10), Life (7.75/10)
 and Call Me by Your Name (7.75/10)

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