Thread by @LionBen1885

Ok, here we go! Over the course of this afternoon I will reveal my top 10 #TVShowsOf2017 and top 20 #FilmsOf2017 🍿

As always, if I haven’t seen it, it won’t be in the list. So, for example, Black Mirror has arrived too late and won’t be in there.
Also, these are my opinions. Feel free to let me know yours.

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10. The League of Gentlemen
Incredibly funny, fantastic to have them back!

9. Star Trek: Discovery
Action packed and exciting. Proper Sci-Fi

8. The Great British Bake Off
New hosts, new judge, new channel. Still excellent.

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7. A Series of Unfortunate Events
Dark, funny and a worthy adaptation of the books.

6. Doctor Who
A sad farewell to the 12th Doctor. Exciting times ahead for this long running show.

5. The Good Place
A fantastic comedy. Worth catching if you haven’t seen it yet.

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4. Blue Planet II
Attenborough brings us yet another gem.

3. Inside No. 9
A series of dark short films. I love this show more and more.

2. Stranger Things
Not quite at the standard of the first season but still excellent.

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1. Line of Duty

My show of the year. This show keeps going from strength to strength. Full of drama, brilliantly written and acted. Worthy of the number 1 spot.

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20. Split

A return to form for M. Night Shyamalan. An interesting concept with excellent moments. Let down slightly in the third act. James McAvoy is fantastic.

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19. Gerald’s Game

In a year full of Stephen King adaptations, this was a surprising hidden gem.

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18. Kingsman: The Golden Circle

It doesn’t quite match up to the excellent original but there is still a lot to love here. If you enjoyed the first, you will enjoy this. Julianne Moore and Elton John are great.

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17. Loving Vincent

The most original film of the year. An oil painting turned into a film, this is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Good performances throughout and packing an emotional punch.

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16. Beauty and the Beast

A superb remake of the Disney classic. Good performances throughout, enough freshened and new with plenty kept faithful to the animation. A lovely film.

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15. Star Wars: The Last Jedi

There’s a lot to love in this entry to the Star Wars Saga. It didn’t all work, particularly moments of humour that fell flat, but it’s still an enjoyable ride.
Farewell Carrie Fisher, RIP.

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14. Spider-Man Homecoming

Sony made a deal with Marvel in the hope of making a great Spider-Man movie, it’s worked. This is funny, thrilling and hugely entertaining. Holland and Keaton are excellent.

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13. Wonder Woman

DC finally made a fantastic entry to their DCEU. The third act was a bit of a let down but the build up is superb. The trench scene is one of the scenes of the year. Looking forward to the sequel.

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12. It

The second King adaptation on this year’s list. It is scary, styling and very entertaining. I liked this film a lot.

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11. Hacksaw Ridge

Vivid and intense. Andrew Garfield puts in a superb performance. Some great battlefield scenes in this. It’s also telling a fascinating story.

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10. Hidden Figures

Based on a true story. This is a lovely film. Full of heart, humour and drama and an issue that sadly still resonates at times today.

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9. Thor: Ragnarok

So full of colour, humour and magic. This film was hilarious. By a mile the best of the Thor films, one of the great MCU films.

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8. Dunkirk

Nolan’s War epic. A cinematic experience unlike any other from this year. Hugely tense, beautifully shot, immense soundtrack. The cast is great (even Harry Styles). Mega.

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7. Free Fire

A 90-minute shootout. This film was absolutely mental. Very funny, full of action and so entertaining. Cillian Murphy and Sharlto Copley in great form.

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6. La La Land

Incredibly stylish and beautiful. Lovely soundtrack and fantastic performances. Worthy of the praise it received during award season.

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5. Blade Runner 2049

A worthy continuation of the story. An excellent sequel to one of the greats. Stunning, loud and colourful. Ryan Gosling is superb.

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4. The Big Sick

Based on a true story. Funny, full of heart and packing a huge emotional punch. It’ll make you laugh and cry in equal measure. A lovely film.

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3. Logan

By far the best Wolverine film. Arguably the best X-Men film. Full of emotion, drama and action. A fitting send off to Hugh Jackman’s reign as Logan. Patrick Stewart is incredible. Huge performance from young Dafne Keen. Excellent.

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2. Baby Driver

So nearly my film of the year. I fell in love with this film. So re-watchable. Unbelievably good action sequences. Great performances throughout. The craft in making this film, syncing action to music is utter genius. I want to watch it again. Now.

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1. Get Out

My film of the year. This was the best experience in the cinema this year. Full of twists and turns, tense, thrilling, scary and funny. A great story, excellent script and superb performances. It’s worth watching more than once. So, so good.

So there you have it. My film of the year is Get Out.
Those just short of the list (but worthy of mention) in no order:
War for the Planet of the Apes
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2
Alien: Covenant
John Wick: Chapter 2

Next year, I look forward to many including:

Molly’s Game,
Avengers: Infinity War,
Black Panther,
A Quiet Place

Anyway, Happy New Year.

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