10 Most Rewatchable Films Of 2017
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Some movies are fantastic the first time around, but that doesn't necessarily mean they inspire repeat viewings. Indeed, some of the most rewatchable films of all time were shunned by awards bodies and divided critics, yet went on to become the kind of addictions no film fan could possibly kick.
So what is it that makes a movie hold up after multiple screenings? Sheer quality alone isn't always enough, as many other factors need to be in place to give a movie this level of staying power.
Some flicks have an uncanny ability to deliver that feel-good factor upon every viewing, often because their characters are riveting company, no matter how much time you spend in their presence.
Other films are so clever or complex that repeat viewing are necessary purely to figure out what's going on. In many cases, these movies are superior the second, third and fourth time around.
Then there are those which are purely visceral experiences, ones you feel compelled to revisit to experience the sights and sounds on offer just one more time, to bask in their familiarity and let the engulf you.
Plenty of 2017's movies had these qualities and will no doubt be played to death on Blu-ray and streaming services for years to come...
10. Baby Driver
Edgar Wright's Baby Driver is a visual and sonic treat with as much replay value as your favourite records. Never before has music been so seamlessly integrated into a film, every scene crafted to fit the score note-for-note.
Wright's tale of a getaway driver with a heart of gold and a bad case of tinnitus who's seeking a way to cut ties with a ruthless crime boss is more infectious than the classic musical numbers that make up its award-winning soundtrack.
Even the dialogue is lyrical, often written with the beats and duration of the song that's playing in mind, and the visuals are never anything less than colourful and frenetic, underpinned by expert choreography.
It all comes together like a two-hour block of music videos to a delightful songs that never overstay their welcome. Who needs YouTube playlists when you've got the Baby Driver Blu-ray?