Using image, sound, editing, and acting in a manner both classic and audaciously new, Nolan immerses viewers in the harrowing and inspirational story of the “Miracle of Dunkirk” in ways that put us in battle like few films ever have before. This masterful World War II epic from Christopher Nolan ( The Dark Knight, Inception ) is the best cinematic achievement of the year. Here are some of the bright spots I’ve found in 2017. The widespread darkness in the film industry doesn’t mean there are no examples of light.Ĭhristians should acknowledge and engage these bright spots, even as we maintain a wise, careful, and discerning posture toward the glut of media at our disposal. The widespread darkness in the film industry doesn’t mean there are no examples of light. But none of this means there aren’t still films out there that are good, true, and beautiful. And the continued prevalence of sexually explicit, morally bankrupt, generally toxic movies and TV shows doesn’t help Hollywood’s reputation. Given the sex abuse scandals of this year, Hollywood’s moral authority is rightfully at an all-time low. They are movies that give voice to important questions in our culture movies that are haunted by God and transcendence movies that inspire us to virtue and provide glimpses of grace and movies that can help Christians better read and relate to our secular age. I chose these films with The Gospel Coalition audience and mission in mind. But I chose these films not only from my personal perspective as a critic who loves great cinema, but also as a Christian who wants to engage and highlight art that has implicit or explicit theological significance. All lists of this sort are admittedly subjective.

Best movies 2017 cinema