Over the past 12 months, moviegoers have been spoiled by numerous foreign and Russian films, from comedies and military dramas to cartoons and science-fiction thrillers. We have selected for you the most interesting and popular films of 2016-2017. The list of the best films is ranked according to the ratings of IMDb and Kinopoisk.
20. Ideal Strangers (2016)
IMDb - 7.7
Opens a list of films worth watching, the story of how dangerous it is to read SMS out loud and answer calls via speakerphone. Do not do “Ideal Strangers” as heroes, but as O. Bender sang, you will make a lot of discoveries, sometimes not wanting to.
19. Doctor Strange (2016)
IMDb - 7.7
As a result of his own stupidity, an ambitious neurosurgeon was injured and could no longer do his job. Having spent all his money on useless treatment, he turned to the mysterious Teacher for help and fell into a reality full of dangers and magic.
18. Deadpool (2016)
IMDb - 8.1
There are two reasons why we are happy that this film was a success and rightfully entered the top films of 2016-2017. Firstly, it was a risky project, since from the very beginning it was clear that he would have an R-rating. In addition, he received a green light in connection with the hype raised by Deadpool fans, and the audience, accustomed to template superheroes, might not like it. However, in connection with the successful premiere, Reynolds will be able to play reckless and indestructible mercenary more than once.
17. Arrival (2016)
IMDb Rating - 8
This film has a strong dramatic plot (aliens come to Earth whose motives are not clear), great special effects, and, finally, an adequate model of the first contact of people and aliens. Director Denis Villeneuve was able to turn a short story by Ted Chang into an atmospheric puzzle with a strong humanistic component.
16. Pele: The Birth of a Legend (2016)
IMDb Rating - 7.3
Biographical drama about the life of the famous Brazilian football player. It will be interesting to see this picture not only for Pele fans, but also for people who do not believe that a talented person from the bottom of society can reach any heights in this life.
15. Eddie "Eagle" (2016)
IMDb - 7.4
Director Dexter Fletcher was able to show the audience the touching, positive side of the story of the loser trampoline player, who constantly occupied the last places, but steadily strove for the dream to become a winner.
14. Captain Fantastic (2016)
IMDb - 7.9
Ben raised his children away from civilization. Despite this, he introduced them to the works of world classics, the basics of quantum physics and philosophy, and taught them how to hunt. However, will all this come in handy for the guys when they go to the city and face a complete list of temptation, from gadgets and social networks to alcohol and fast food?
13. Silence (2016)
IMDb - 7.5
The clash of two worlds: one of them belongs to the Jesuits, who came with missionary goals to Japan of the 17th century, and the other - actually, the Japanese, who are not eager to join a foreign religion.
12. Fantastic creatures and where they live (2016)
IMDb Rating - 7.5
The first of the adventures of the charming magician-zoologist Newt Salamander begins 70 years before the story of Harry Potter. In New York, he will meet with a kind and cheerful Muggle named Jacob, as well as the evil magician Grindelwald, who is hiding under someone else's mask. In this film, a kind fairy tale and tough, and sometimes even cruel, elements of a thriller bizarrely merged.
11. Dog life (2017)
IMDb Rating - 5.2
Recently released, the novelty talks about the dog Bailey, who, being reborn over and over again, faithfully and faithfully serves people. Touching scenes of the separation of the owner and his pet can squeeze a tear from even the stern male eyes. “Dog's life” can and should be watched by the whole family, just remove the cats from the screen, they will be jealous.
10. Nirja (2016)
IMDb Rating - 7.8
Another biographical drama in Indian films-novelties 2016-2017. will tell about a brave stewardess who saved her passengers on board an aircraft captured by terrorists in 1986 at the cost of her own life.
9.28 Panfilovites (2016)
IMDb - 7.1
This picture of the Great Patriotic War and the battles of the 316th Infantry Division was among the most anticipated in Russia. It was not sponsored by the Cinema Foundation, which did not prevent (or maybe help) the 28 Panfilov’s from taking the place among the best military films ever made in our country.
8. Warcraft (2016)
IMDb - 7
This is a movie adaptation of a multiplayer game, but the presence of Duncan Jones behind the camera made the Warcraft movie worthy of your attention and put it in the best films of 2016-2017. The story of the clash of people and orcs in a fantasy world called Azeroth is recommended to all fans of the sword and magic genre.
7. Harvest of the devil (2017)
IMDb - 7.2
The terrible times of the famine in Ukraine in 1932-1933 on the example of one village. The film expresses an opinion about the guilt of Stalin and the communist regime for the oppression of the Ukrainian people.
6. Logan (2017)
IMDb Rating - 8.6
The last role of Hugh Jackman in the role of Wolverine. And he dealt with it not only with dignity, but epic. The film received an R rating, it contains a lot of blood and severed limbs, so it’s better not to watch Logan’s children. The plot is simple: aged and tired of Wolverine, he works as a limousine driver and takes care of a sick professor X. But Wolverine's life changes when he meets a stern girl with the same abilities as his own.
5. T2 Trainspotting (Needle 2) (2017)
IMDb Rating - 7.7
The second part is already a cult tape about friends, drug addicts from Scotland. Once they sold a few pounds of drugs and one of the friends fled with the proceeds. After 20 years, he returns to his hometown, where he is already awaiting a "cordial" welcome.
4. Crew (2016)
IMDb Rating - 7
A spectacular drama about the courage and resilience of an airplane crew rescuing people from an island on which a volcanic eruption occurred. The Crew is one of the rare Russian films that can compete with millions of Hollywood disaster films.
3. For reasons of conscience (2016)
IMDb Rating - 8.2
Is it possible to become a war hero without killing a single person? American physician Desmond Doss proved that it is possible. During the Second World War, he refused to take up arms and was engaged in saving lives, for which - the only one of the ideological deviators - and received the Medal of Honor.
2. Servant of the people 2 (2016)
Movie Search Rating - 8.1
The only Ukrainian-made film in the selection of popular films 2016-2017. The comedy (starring Vladimir Zelensky) tells about the adventures and trials of the incorruptible and honest president of Ukraine Vasily Goloborodko. He goes to fight the oligarchy, which secretly rules the Verkhovna Rada.
1. Zeropolis (2016)
IMDb Rating - 8.10
Heads the rating of films 2016-2017 years a delightful cartoon about anthropomorphic animals. The main characters - the brave and cheerful rabbit Judy Hopps and her companion involuntarily, fox Nick Wilde find out the secret of the disappearance of predatory animals from the city of Zeropolis.
