8 Best and Most Exciting 2017 Movie Recommendations, Still Fun to Watch Now

Kapanlagi.com - 2017 was one of the enjoyable years for film lovers. This is because many of the best and most exciting film titles were released from both within and outside the country. So much so that even though it is now almost 5 years ago, the best 2017 film recommendations can still be an exciting alternative to watch now.

A list of the best films released in 2017 consists of various genres, from drama, horror, to science fiction. Therefore, in 2017, you can find a film that suits your preferences and interests. Moreover, finding the best 2017 film recommendations can now be easier, as some of them are now available on streaming services. 

Curious about what the best and most exciting film recommendations of 2017 are? To find out, just check out the list and brief reviews below.

1. SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING

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SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING is one of the best 2017 movie recommendations that must be watched, especially if you are a Marvel fan. SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING tells the story of Peter Parker or Spiderman who now makes Iron Man his mentor. From Iron Man, Peter learns to become a true hero like the Avengers.

However, Peter's heart is not yet fully prepared to become a hero. Peter is often faced with various dilemmas and conflicts. Until one day, Spiderman has to face a villain named Toomes. At that time, he realized that as a hero, he must try to protect his friends. Unfortunately, due to his carelessness, Peter Parker lost his Spiderman costume. This becomes a challenge for Peter to act as a hero.

2. LADY BIRD

The second best recommended film of 2017 is LADY BIRD. This film is the first work of Greta Gerwig as a writer and director. Amazingly, in her debut work, Greta has managed to attract attention and receive many praises. LADY BIRD tells the story of a teenage girl's life with various dilemmas.

The main character, who is still a teenager, has a unique nickname, Lady Bird. She goes to a Catholic school. Christine also has a less harmonious relationship with her mother. The relationship worsens after Christine makes her own life choice by choosing to enroll in college out of town, further away from her mother.

3. COCO

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If you are looking for the best film recommendation of 2017 that can be watched with children, COCO is the perfect choice. This Disney film has an interesting, touching, and inspiring story about a boy named Miguel who loves music very much. Unfortunately, Miguel was born into a family that hates and forbids him from playing music.

However, Miguel still refuses to bury his dream of becoming a musician. Finally, Miguel is thrown into a magical world called the Land of the Dead. In that world, Miguel begins his adventure. Unknowingly, the adventure leads him to discover the reason why his family could hate music so much.

4. SATAN'S SLAVES

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SATAN'S SLAVES is a must-watch Indonesian horror film and one of the best recommendations for 2017. In 2017, SATAN'S SLAVES became a successful and viral film, making it one of the best-selling Indonesian horror films.

The film tells the story of a family experiencing a series of terrifying horrors. The terror begins with the mother, a former famous singer, experiencing a mysterious illness. After the mother's death, the terrifying events continue and even escalate. Facts begin to emerge when it is revealed that the mother was a follower of a cult. Now, the children in the family become targets of the cult's followers.

5. POSSESSIVE

Next on the list of recommended 2017 films is POSSESSIVE, which tells the story of a toxic relationship. The main character in the film is Lala, a synchronized swimmer, and her boyfriend Yudhis, who is a new student.

Yudhis and Lala, who are attracted to each other, agree to start a romantic relationship. However, it turns out that Yudhis has a negative influence on Lala. Yudhis even becomes violent and hinders Lala's life as an athlete. The audience will be swept away by the dynamics of their relationship, which is full of emotional drama.

6. SWEET 20

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If you want to watch a romantic comedy movie in 2017, SWEET 20 could be the answer. This movie is an adaptation of a popular Korean movie with a story that has been adjusted to make it more interesting to follow. The story revolves around a 70-year-old woman who magically turns back into a younger version of herself at the age of 20. The change happens after she visits a photo service store.

The sudden change drastically changes her life. Many funny things happen every time the main character responds to every change of the times she faces now. However, SWEET 20 is not just funny, the movie is also full of valuable lessons about family.

7. A TAXI DRIVER

For Korean movie fans, A TAXI DRIVER is certainly the best 2017 movie recommendation that you shouldn't miss. Not only for Korean movie fans, but those of you who are not fans of movies and dramas should also watch this movie. This is because the movie, which raises the genres of action, drama, and history, is based on a true story, namely the 1980 Gwangju uprising.

As the title suggests, the movie tells the story of Kim Man Seob, who works as a taxi driver. One day he gets a passenger, a foreign journalist who wants to be taken to the Gwangju riot area. Because of the attractive payment, Man Seob agrees to the offer. However, to get to the conflict location is not easy. Various dangerous things must be passed by the taxi driver and his passenger.

8. ALONG WITH THE GODS

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Still from South Korea, the eighth and final recommendation for the best 2017 film is ALONG WITH THE GODS. The film tells the story of Ja Hong, a firefighter who has just died. After his death, Ja Hong begins his journey to the afterlife.

This journey to the afterlife is taken through 7 trials throughout 49 days. Ja Hong must go through various obstacles in the trial to prove that he is a good person and worthy of reincarnation. These obstacles are closely related to Ja Hong's experiences during his life, so going through the trial is like getting good and bad karma.

Those are the 8 best and most exciting film recommendations of 2017 that can be entertainment in leisure time. Happy watching!

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