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Summer movies 2017

A guide to the season’s hottest films.

The terrific and terrible summer 2017 movie season, explainedThe terrific and terrible summer 2017 movie season, explained
Summer movies 2017

The news was abysmal for the box office but great for moviegoers.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Hollywood’s ideas about audiences are outdated. Wonder Woman’s record-smashing debut proves it.Hollywood’s ideas about audiences are outdated. Wonder Woman’s record-smashing debut proves it.
Summer movies 2017

Amid slumping ticket sales, the surprise success of Wonder Woman, Get Out, and Hidden Figures shows conventional “wisdom” needs a serious refresh.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Dunkirk turns a WWII battle into a symphony. It’s Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece.Dunkirk turns a WWII battle into a symphony. It’s Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece.
Summer movies 2017

It’s no ordinary war film.

By Alissa Wilkinson
The terrific and terrible summer 2017 movie season, explained
Summer movies 2017

The news was abysmal for the box office but great for moviegoers.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Hollywood’s ideas about audiences are outdated. Wonder Woman’s record-smashing debut proves it.
Summer movies 2017

Amid slumping ticket sales, the surprise success of Wonder Woman, Get Out, and Hidden Figures shows conventional “wisdom” needs a serious refresh.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Dunkirk turns a WWII battle into a symphony. It’s Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece.
Summer movies 2017

It’s no ordinary war film.

By Alissa Wilkinson

Reviews

Atomic Blonde is thrilling, gorgeous nonsense. More, please!
Dunkirk turns a WWII battle into a symphony. It’s Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece.
Do not see The Emoji Movie
War for the Planet of the Apes is the summer’s most essential blockbuster
Brigsby Bear is a sweet, bizarre little film about pop culture obsession
A Ghost Story was one of Sundance’s most buzzed-about films. It earns the hype.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard has all the makings of a fun summer hit. What makes it so dull?
Ingrid Goes West, starring Aubrey Plaza as an Instagram addict, is deliciously twisted
Logan Lucky puts a West Virginia spin on an Ocean’s 11-style heist. It’s terrific fun.
The Glass Castle turns a best-selling memoir into a moving but flawed film
Detroit, about one of the biggest riots in US history, is hard to watch. That’s a good thing.
Wind River is an intense and painful thriller set on a Native American reservation
The Incredible Jessica James only works because of the incredible Jessica Williams
Girls Trip is a filthy, hilarious gem
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has too much Valerian, too little Thousand Planets
In Lady Macbeth, privilege and power are a powder keg, and sex and murder are the spark
The Big Sick is one of the year’s best comedies, but it doesn’t shy away from heavy topics
Netflix’s To the Bone doesn’t glamorize eating disorders. It’s frank, funny, and unsparing.
Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming is the best superhero movie of 2017
In Netflix’s fantastic, wacky Okja, it’s Tilda Swinton vs. superpig
Despicable Me 3 is everything good and bad about the franchise in one messy package
Edgar Wright’s wildly entertaining Baby Driver is a lean, mean, genre-smashing machine
Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler are perfect partners in crime in the ridiculous, timely The House
Spider-Man: Homecoming: 5 reasons why this is the best Spider-Man movie yet
The Bad Batch isn’t a great dystopian film, but it’s definitely an interesting one
Sofia Coppola triumphs with The Beguiled, a suspenseful Civil War revenge comedy
Transformers: The Last Knight evaporates on contact. This could be a point in its favor.
The Book of Henry is so deliriously bad, it feels cursed
Cars 3 gets back to what made the franchise adequate
Like its characters, Rough Night is far from perfect but often hilarious
The Mummy says more about its stars and its franchise than anything mummy-related
Hollywood’s ideas about audiences are outdated. Wonder Woman’s record-smashing debut proves it.
Captain Underpants is better than any movie named Captain Underpants has a right to be
Review: Wonder Woman is a gorgeous, joyful triumph of a superhero film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is the second-best Pirates movie. It’s also exhausting.
Review: Baywatch is a limp, charmless waste of talent
Netflix’s War Machine, starring Brad Pitt, is a disappointingly flat wartime farce
Alien: Covenant is too muddled to pull off its deeply ambitious Satan allegories
Paris Can Wait stars Diane Lane in a sumptuous Instagram feed disguised as a movie
Snatched caters to Amy Schumer’s comedic talents, but wastes Goldie Hawn in the process
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is surprisingly good, and surprisingly political
The Lovers asks a loaded question: what if you cheat on your affair with your spouse?
Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is Marvel’s funniest film, and much braver than the original
The Dark Tower trailer is finally here
Atomic Blonde is thrilling, gorgeous nonsense. More, please!Atomic Blonde is thrilling, gorgeous nonsense. More, please!
Dunkirk turns a WWII battle into a symphony. It’s Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece.Dunkirk turns a WWII battle into a symphony. It’s Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece.
Do not see The Emoji MovieDo not see The Emoji Movie
War for the Planet of the Apes is the summer’s most essential blockbusterWar for the Planet of the Apes is the summer’s most essential blockbuster
Brigsby Bear is a sweet, bizarre little film about pop culture obsessionBrigsby Bear is a sweet, bizarre little film about pop culture obsession
A Ghost Story was one of Sundance’s most buzzed-about films. It earns the hype.A Ghost Story was one of Sundance’s most buzzed-about films. It earns the hype.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard has all the makings of a fun summer hit. What makes it so dull?The Hitman’s Bodyguard has all the makings of a fun summer hit. What makes it so dull?
Ingrid Goes West, starring Aubrey Plaza as an Instagram addict, is deliciously twistedIngrid Goes West, starring Aubrey Plaza as an Instagram addict, is deliciously twisted
Logan Lucky puts a West Virginia spin on an Ocean’s 11-style heist. It’s terrific fun.Logan Lucky puts a West Virginia spin on an Ocean’s 11-style heist. It’s terrific fun.
The Glass Castle turns a best-selling memoir into a moving but flawed filmThe Glass Castle turns a best-selling memoir into a moving but flawed film
Detroit, about one of the biggest riots in US history, is hard to watch. That’s a good thing.Detroit, about one of the biggest riots in US history, is hard to watch. That’s a good thing.
Wind River is an intense and painful thriller set on a Native American reservationWind River is an intense and painful thriller set on a Native American reservation
The Incredible Jessica James only works because of the incredible Jessica WilliamsThe Incredible Jessica James only works because of the incredible Jessica Williams
Girls Trip is a filthy, hilarious gemGirls Trip is a filthy, hilarious gem
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has too much Valerian, too little Thousand PlanetsValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets has too much Valerian, too little Thousand Planets
In Lady Macbeth, privilege and power are a powder keg, and sex and murder are the sparkIn Lady Macbeth, privilege and power are a powder keg, and sex and murder are the spark
The Big Sick is one of the year’s best comedies, but it doesn’t shy away from heavy topicsThe Big Sick is one of the year’s best comedies, but it doesn’t shy away from heavy topics
Netflix’s To the Bone doesn’t glamorize eating disorders. It’s frank, funny, and unsparing.Netflix’s To the Bone doesn’t glamorize eating disorders. It’s frank, funny, and unsparing.
Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming is the best superhero movie of 2017Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming is the best superhero movie of 2017
In Netflix’s fantastic, wacky Okja, it’s Tilda Swinton vs. superpigIn Netflix’s fantastic, wacky Okja, it’s Tilda Swinton vs. superpig
Despicable Me 3 is everything good and bad about the franchise in one messy packageDespicable Me 3 is everything good and bad about the franchise in one messy package
Edgar Wright’s wildly entertaining Baby Driver is a lean, mean, genre-smashing machineEdgar Wright’s wildly entertaining Baby Driver is a lean, mean, genre-smashing machine
Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler are perfect partners in crime in the ridiculous, timely The HouseWill Ferrell and Amy Poehler are perfect partners in crime in the ridiculous, timely The House
Spider-Man: Homecoming: 5 reasons why this is the best Spider-Man movie yetSpider-Man: Homecoming: 5 reasons why this is the best Spider-Man movie yet
The Bad Batch isn’t a great dystopian film, but it’s definitely an interesting oneThe Bad Batch isn’t a great dystopian film, but it’s definitely an interesting one
Sofia Coppola triumphs with The Beguiled, a suspenseful Civil War revenge comedySofia Coppola triumphs with The Beguiled, a suspenseful Civil War revenge comedy
Transformers: The Last Knight evaporates on contact. This could be a point in its favor.Transformers: The Last Knight evaporates on contact. This could be a point in its favor.
The Book of Henry is so deliriously bad, it feels cursedThe Book of Henry is so deliriously bad, it feels cursed
Cars 3 gets back to what made the franchise adequateCars 3 gets back to what made the franchise adequate
Like its characters, Rough Night is far from perfect but often hilariousLike its characters, Rough Night is far from perfect but often hilarious
The Mummy says more about its stars and its franchise than anything mummy-relatedThe Mummy says more about its stars and its franchise than anything mummy-related
Hollywood’s ideas about audiences are outdated. Wonder Woman’s record-smashing debut proves it.Hollywood’s ideas about audiences are outdated. Wonder Woman’s record-smashing debut proves it.
Captain Underpants is better than any movie named Captain Underpants has a right to beCaptain Underpants is better than any movie named Captain Underpants has a right to be
Review: Wonder Woman is a gorgeous, joyful triumph of a superhero filmReview: Wonder Woman is a gorgeous, joyful triumph of a superhero film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is the second-best Pirates movie. It’s also exhausting.Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is the second-best Pirates movie. It’s also exhausting.
Review: Baywatch is a limp, charmless waste of talentReview: Baywatch is a limp, charmless waste of talent
Netflix’s War Machine, starring Brad Pitt, is a disappointingly flat wartime farceNetflix’s War Machine, starring Brad Pitt, is a disappointingly flat wartime farce
Alien: Covenant is too muddled to pull off its deeply ambitious Satan allegoriesAlien: Covenant is too muddled to pull off its deeply ambitious Satan allegories
Paris Can Wait stars Diane Lane in a sumptuous Instagram feed disguised as a movieParis Can Wait stars Diane Lane in a sumptuous Instagram feed disguised as a movie
Snatched caters to Amy Schumer’s comedic talents, but wastes Goldie Hawn in the processSnatched caters to Amy Schumer’s comedic talents, but wastes Goldie Hawn in the process
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is surprisingly good, and surprisingly politicalKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword is surprisingly good, and surprisingly political
The Lovers asks a loaded question: what if you cheat on your affair with your spouse?The Lovers asks a loaded question: what if you cheat on your affair with your spouse?
Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is Marvel’s funniest film, and much braver than the originalReview: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is Marvel’s funniest film, and much braver than the original
The Dark Tower trailer is finally hereThe Dark Tower trailer is finally here

Interviews

Analysis

The terrific and terrible summer 2017 movie season, explained
Dunkirk is playing in a lot of formats. Here’s how each affects your viewing experience.
Al Gore’s new Inconvenient Truth sequel is a strange artifact of a post-truth year
Dunkirk’s “mole” isn’t a spy. But if you missed that detail, you’re not alone.
Spider-Man: Homecoming honored one of the best Spider-Man issues ever created
War for the Planet of the Apes seals the blockbuster trilogy’s status as the decade’s best
Spider-Man: Homecoming: 5 of the movie’s best Easter eggs
Iron Man can’t carry the MCU forever. In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel passed the torch.
What Tom Holland has that other Spider-Mans haven’t
The Transformers movies are total nonsense. That’s their secret strength.
Wonder Woman’s dueling origin stories, and their effect on the hero’s feminism, explained
Patty Jenkins fought for one scene in Wonder Woman — and conquered Hollywood’s biggest problem
Wonder Woman: Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor is the superhero girlfriend comic book movies need
Why silly summer movies matter
Alien: Covenant sneakily explores the horrors of directing blockbusters in 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s 5 end-credits scenes, explained [spoilers]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s Thor: Ragnarok Easter egg, explained
How can movie theaters compete with your living room? By building a better living room.
Why Guardians of the Galaxy’s creativity is so important to the superhero movie genre
11 potential sleeper hits that could break the summertime blockbuster blues
Summer box office 2017: the superhero and kids movies that will dominate the season
Your summer reading list, courtesy of the movies
The summer movie sequels and reboots to watch, and the ones nobody needed
23 summer movies to get excited about
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: 5 things to know about Marvel’s hugely anticipated sequel
The terrific and terrible summer 2017 movie season, explainedThe terrific and terrible summer 2017 movie season, explained
Dunkirk is playing in a lot of formats. Here’s how each affects your viewing experience.Dunkirk is playing in a lot of formats. Here’s how each affects your viewing experience.
Al Gore’s new Inconvenient Truth sequel is a strange artifact of a post-truth yearAl Gore’s new Inconvenient Truth sequel is a strange artifact of a post-truth year
Dunkirk’s “mole” isn’t a spy. But if you missed that detail, you’re not alone.Dunkirk’s “mole” isn’t a spy. But if you missed that detail, you’re not alone.
Spider-Man: Homecoming honored one of the best Spider-Man issues ever createdSpider-Man: Homecoming honored one of the best Spider-Man issues ever created
War for the Planet of the Apes seals the blockbuster trilogy’s status as the decade’s bestWar for the Planet of the Apes seals the blockbuster trilogy’s status as the decade’s best
Spider-Man: Homecoming: 5 of the movie’s best Easter eggsSpider-Man: Homecoming: 5 of the movie’s best Easter eggs
Iron Man can’t carry the MCU forever. In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel passed the torch.Iron Man can’t carry the MCU forever. In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel passed the torch.
What Tom Holland has that other Spider-Mans haven’tWhat Tom Holland has that other Spider-Mans haven’t
The Transformers movies are total nonsense. That’s their secret strength.The Transformers movies are total nonsense. That’s their secret strength.
Wonder Woman’s dueling origin stories, and their effect on the hero’s feminism, explainedWonder Woman’s dueling origin stories, and their effect on the hero’s feminism, explained
Patty Jenkins fought for one scene in Wonder Woman — and conquered Hollywood’s biggest problemPatty Jenkins fought for one scene in Wonder Woman — and conquered Hollywood’s biggest problem
Wonder Woman: Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor is the superhero girlfriend comic book movies needWonder Woman: Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor is the superhero girlfriend comic book movies need
Why silly summer movies matterWhy silly summer movies matter
Alien: Covenant sneakily explores the horrors of directing blockbusters in 2017Alien: Covenant sneakily explores the horrors of directing blockbusters in 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s 5 end-credits scenes, explained [spoilers]Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s 5 end-credits scenes, explained [spoilers]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s Thor: Ragnarok Easter egg, explainedGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s Thor: Ragnarok Easter egg, explained
How can movie theaters compete with your living room? By building a better living room.How can movie theaters compete with your living room? By building a better living room.
Why Guardians of the Galaxy’s creativity is so important to the superhero movie genreWhy Guardians of the Galaxy’s creativity is so important to the superhero movie genre
11 potential sleeper hits that could break the summertime blockbuster blues11 potential sleeper hits that could break the summertime blockbuster blues
Summer box office 2017: the superhero and kids movies that will dominate the seasonSummer box office 2017: the superhero and kids movies that will dominate the season
Your summer reading list, courtesy of the moviesYour summer reading list, courtesy of the movies
The summer movie sequels and reboots to watch, and the ones nobody neededThe summer movie sequels and reboots to watch, and the ones nobody needed
23 summer movies to get excited about23 summer movies to get excited about
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: 5 things to know about Marvel’s hugely anticipated sequelGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: 5 things to know about Marvel’s hugely anticipated sequel

News

Spider-Man: Homecoming’s 2 end-credits scenes, explained
Avengers: Infinity War’s new trailer turns Star-Lord and Iron Man into Marvel’s newest power couple
Wonder Woman overtakes Guardians of the Galaxy 2 to become the summer’s biggest movie
Spider-Man: Homecoming had a huge opening weekend at the box office
The outrage over Gal Gadot’s $300,000 paycheck for Wonder Woman, explained
Why Wonder Woman’s second-weekend sales are so extraordinary — and important
Why people are freaking out over Wonder Woman’s stellar Rotten Tomatoes score
Wonder Woman’s costume has gotten a lot brighter since Batman v Superman
Spider-Man: Homecoming’s 2 end-credits scenes, explainedSpider-Man: Homecoming’s 2 end-credits scenes, explained
Avengers: Infinity War’s new trailer turns Star-Lord and Iron Man into Marvel’s newest power coupleAvengers: Infinity War’s new trailer turns Star-Lord and Iron Man into Marvel’s newest power couple
Wonder Woman overtakes Guardians of the Galaxy 2 to become the summer’s biggest movieWonder Woman overtakes Guardians of the Galaxy 2 to become the summer’s biggest movie
Spider-Man: Homecoming had a huge opening weekend at the box officeSpider-Man: Homecoming had a huge opening weekend at the box office
The outrage over Gal Gadot’s $300,000 paycheck for Wonder Woman, explainedThe outrage over Gal Gadot’s $300,000 paycheck for Wonder Woman, explained
Why Wonder Woman’s second-weekend sales are so extraordinary — and importantWhy Wonder Woman’s second-weekend sales are so extraordinary — and important
Why people are freaking out over Wonder Woman’s stellar Rotten Tomatoes scoreWhy people are freaking out over Wonder Woman’s stellar Rotten Tomatoes score
Wonder Woman’s costume has gotten a lot brighter since Batman v SupermanWonder Woman’s costume has gotten a lot brighter since Batman v Superman