The Most Anticipated Movies of 2017

1. Hidden Figures

Credit: Fox Movies

trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK8xHq6dfAo

Starring the magnificent actresses Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe, Hidden Figures was released in theaters earlier this month and with a few days already explained the reasons for the numerous nominations. Public phenomenon, the film is dedicated to discover who were the three black female employees whose works were fundamental in the space race with the Soviets.

The dispute, however, is not just spatial. In the American intrinsic ties, the biggest dispute was still between black and white spaces. It is on the NASA campus that the protagonists must deal with the ingrained and latent prejudice that plagued society at that time. The curious fact is that until the release of the film, most people never knew the history of this incredible women, although the Cold War is a subject widely studied in school books. A fact that proves that reality has not changed so much over the time.

Extremely shocking, the film provokes much reflection on the situation that blacks still face. Prejudiced looks and racist comments are as overwhelming as any physical violence the film might show. Inspiring in view of hard times to come, the film points to an exit, betting on more human relations that do not distinguish color, religion or social level.

2. Lion, a long way home

trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RNI9o06vqo

In the plot, we know the incredible story of Saroo Munshi (Sunny Pawar in child stage and Dev Patel in adulthood), a boy who at five years gets lost from his older brother at a train station in India and ends up living intense days running away of various obstacles. He is fortunate enough to be able to find a home far away in Australia, through the adoption of the couple John (David Wenham) and Sue (Nicole Kidman). When older, a huge desire to reunite his family in India lights up and a plan begins to emerge in order to try to find them even if it hurts his current life and especially it changes his relationship with the family.

Directed by an Australian filmmaker, Garth Davis, the film was nominated for Oscar in the categories for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Dev Patel), Best Supporting Actress (Nicole Kidman), Adapted Screenplay and Photography. Even with all the indications, for critics the film loses in quality for other competitors, like La Land and Moonlight.

3. Beauty and The Beast

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trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvW_L8sTu5E

Scheduled for release on March 17th, the film is one of the most anticipated by fans of the fairy tale of Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont and the 1991’s Disney animated film. The plot, which claims to be true to the original film, also plans to include much more in it, such as the Alan Menken and Tim Rice songs from the Broadway musical, with the intention of producing the music film as a simple and direct real image, says Bill Condon, responsible for performing the remake.

The story of Belle, starred by Emma Watson, a young woman who becomes imprisoned by the Beast in his castle in exchange for the freedom of her father is about learning to look beyond the outside of the Beast to recognize the true heart and soul of the Prince. Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Emma Thompson and Ewan McGregor are also in the cast. 

4. The fate of the furious

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trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvSlvtPnZTo

For action lovers, the first film without Paul Walker, who tragically died in a car crash, is scheduled to premiere on April 13th. The film will feature Vin Diesel being seduced into the world of crime by Charlize Theron, the main villain. Kristofer Hivju, known for playing Game of Thrones as Tormund Giantsbane, will also be a villain in this production.

When Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon, Brian and Mia retired from the game and the rest of the group was exonerated, all seem to have found an apparent normal life. But when a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime, he can’t see how to escape, and when he betrays people close to him, they’ll face challenges that will test them like never before.

5. Extraordinary

(No poster yet) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Hx-yYIMlw

Based on R. J. Palacio’s bestselling book, the film tells the story of a boy who is bullied by his appearance. Who will give life to the protagonist will be Jacob Tremblay, that made Room (in Portuguese, O quarto de Jack). His mother will be played by none other than Julia Roberts. The film will also feature the direction of Stephen Chbosky, who is responsible for The Perks of Being a Wallflower (As Vantagens de Ser Invisível).

Extraordinary tells the story of Auggie, a boy is ten years old who was born with a deformity in the face. Because of this, he has never attended a school and the film shows the coexistence with other children and his difficulty adapting. He begins his studies and tries to convince people that, even having a different appearance, he is a normal boy.

6. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

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trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwi5xzOujIc

In the new adventure, the unlucky captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of bad luck blowing harder when a group of ghostly and mortal pirates are led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar, who is determined to kill all Pirates at the sea. Jack’s only hope for survival is the quest for the legendary Trident of Poseidon – a powerful artifact that gives its possessor full control of the seas.

The film, which is slated for release in May, will be directed by Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg, with screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. Jerry Bruckheimer returns as producer, while Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario and Orlando Bloom star in the film.

7. Despiclabe me 3

trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVKfJWAh8p8

The saga of Gru, Agnes, Margo, Edith and the minions continues in the third production of the series. The former child actor and TV star, Balthazar Bratt, is going to terrify the lives of the protagonists when he returns to action after being a successful villain in the 1980s. In the midst of all this confusion, Gru will also find his twin brother, Drew.

Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, and written by Five Paul and Ken Daurio,  Despicable Me 3 (Meu Malvado Favorito, in Portuguese) is scheduled to be released on June 29th, 2017 in Brazil.

8. Blade Runner 2049

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trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEW3gbptBZg

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new Blade Runner, Police Officer K (Ryan Gosling) from the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a secret that has the potential to plunge society into complete chaos. K’s discovery takes him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who has been missing for three decades.

Blade Runner 2049 is a science fiction film that will premiere in October 2017, directed by Denis Villeneuve, produced by Ridley Scott and written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green. It’s the 1982 Blade Runner sequence, and it will have Harrison Ford retaking his first film role as Rick Deckard and in addition to Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright and Jared Leto are in the new cast.

9. Justice League

trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db-SeuzWMzA

Driven by the restoration of his faith in humanity and inspired by the unselfish act of Superman (Henry Cavill), Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) summons his new ally Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) to fight against an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman energetically recruit a team of meta-humans, but even with the league formation of unprecedented heroes – Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher) and The Flash (Ezra Miller), it may be too late to save the planet from a catastrophic attack.

The film, directed by Zack Snyder and written by Chris Terrio, will be premiered in November.

10. Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGp9SAo7jZQ

The film is the eighth sequel to the premiere of the space opera franchise Star Wars, which is being produced by Disney-Lucasfilm. It is part of the new Star Wars trilogy, produced by Kathleen Kennedy.

The synopsis has not yet been released and the film is expected to premiere in December 2017.

AUTHOR: Letícia Santini

EDITOR: Yulia Serra