Movies released in 2017 that we really really can't wait for
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider is back on the big screen, this time with Alicia Vikander taking the lead. Although the movie will only be released in 2018, there's already a big buzz around it. The film's director, Roar Uthaug, trusts his leading lady taking on the vanquisher, saying: "As Lara Croft, Alicia Vikander is brilliant. She brings great depth to a complex role that is both physically and emotionally demanding. We hope this film will delight fans around the world and add another intriguing chapter to the Tomb Raider story".
Released: 16 March 2018.
Marvel StudiosSpider-Man: Homecoming
Set to be released in July 2017, the Spider-Man remake has been much anticipated by fans. Who are waiting curiously to see the young mutant working with millionaire superhero, Tony Stark. Tony, that is being played by no one other than Robert Downey Jr., will help Peter Parker cope with his new superpowers and defeat The Vulture, who's being played by Michael Keaton. Starring as Spider-Man and leading the film will be Tom Holland, the young actor has already starred as the mutant in Captain America: Civil War.
Released: 7 July 2017.
La La Land
La La Land has been so far the star of 2017, earning uncountable nominations during this awards season and Emma Stone's first Oscar, for Best Actress. Emma plays a young actress next to Ryan Gosling's character, a pianist trying to keep jazz alive. The cast is joined by John Legend, who lent his gorgeous voice for the movie's soundtrack and stars as a neo-jazz musician.
Released: 12 January 2017
Hidden Figures
The true story of the three female African-American mathematicians who helped America win the space race, starring Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.
Released: 24 February 2017.
FlynetBaywatch
The ’90s TV cheesathon hits the big screen, with Dwayne Johnson as Mitch (The Hoff’s character), Zac Efron as partner-in-buffness Matt, and Kelly Rohrbach taking over from Pammy as CJ. Cue slo-mo running down the beach.
Released: 12 May 2017.
Kong: Skull Island
War journalist Brie Larson is no damsel in distress in this King Kong reboot, alongside Tom Hiddlestonn’s intrepid explorer.
Released: 10 March 2017.
Rex FeaturesDunkirk
Christopher Nolan’s big-budget war epic stars Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh and, er, Harry Styles in his cinematic debut.
Released: 21 July 2017.
Beauty And The Beast
Emma Watson, perfectly cast as Belle, is joined by Luke Evans (Gaston), Dan Stevens (The Beast), Emma Thompson (Mrs Potts), Ewan McGregor (Lumiere) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Plumette, the saucy feather duster).
Released: 17 March 2017.
Rex FeaturesPitch Perfect 3
Pitch Perfect 3
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
GettySnatched
Trainwreck was genius, now Amy Schumer is back with a mother-daughter vacation comedy, starring none other than Goldie Hawn.
Released: 12 May 2017
UniversalFifty Shades Darker
Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson return as EL James’ star-crossed lovers (read: filthy X-rated fiends).
Released: 10 February 2017.
