Bright, an ambitious Netflix original that kicks off the start of Netflix's own culmination of original films, achieves much in its run-time of nearly 2 hours; the mythology was carefully thought-out, but not to the point of telling the audience everything, while the look, feel, and tone of the movie never shifted. This leaves room for the sequel, ordered by Netflix, to pick up on some of those concepts. The movie is David Ayer's best directing work since End of Watch (2012).

A witty and unexpected monster movie that duals as a love story. Writer-director Guillermo del Toro's (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy) love for dark fantasy remains truly unique. Unlike many films, The Shape of Water isn't afraid to be bold and different. Instead, the film relishes in a completely unorthodox form of storytelling.

This film dares to be meta all while simultaneously achieving commentary on the state of amateur filmmaking . Of course, this film acts as a comedy, among many things, and succeeds at that. However, The Disaster Artist at it's core is a heartwarming story about friendship and loyalty.

Visually, Coco might be one of the best animation films in recent history, and the best of the year. It's a story that maneuvers between passion, love, and family dynamic so seamlessly.

Where to start? Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri will take audiences on an emotional roller-coaster. In the same scene you will find yourself crying and laughing; sometimes even in the same piece of dialogue. Here, we have beautifully flawed characters and a definitive setting that helps to maintain a consistent tone for the story being told. From the opening seconds of dialogue to the last bit of conversation, Three Billboards will clasp your attention and never let go.