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Best Films of 1997

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People who added this item 1346  Average listal rating (956 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 7.1 
1. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
The greatest spoof movie ever. Hilarious all the way through and over and over.
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People who added this item 1577  Average listal rating (1091 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.6 
2. Liar Liar (1997)
This is a non-stop laugh parade and we have Carrey all to blame, thank you.
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People who added this item 2922  Average listal rating (1963 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 7.3 
3. Titanic (1997)
A beautiful epic that will always have you hoping the boat doesn't sink.
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People who added this item 1339  Average listal rating (912 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating
4. Good Will Hunting (1997)
A well-written and executed story of what it means to be smart.
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People who added this item 628  Average listal rating (395 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.8 
5. Boogie Nights (1997)
A stellar ensemble cast and very interesting look into the porn business of the 70s. Watch it with your roller skates on.
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People who added this item 721  Average listal rating (488 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 8.4 
6. L.A. Confidential (1997)
Another very cool movie with another all-star cast that handles everything very well.
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People who added this item 1257  Average listal rating (881 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 7.2 
7. Face/Off (1997)
Lots of action that never gets tiring. Cage and Travolta are great together.
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People who added this item 820  Average listal rating (569 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 7.3 
8. Contact (1997)
Surprisingly one of the best space films I've ever seen. It's as realistic as you can get and well-acted with a darn good story.
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People who added this item 95  Average listal rating (67 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 6.2 
9. The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
A very un-seen hilarious film and actually one of Bill Murray's funniest roles.
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People who added this item 721  Average listal rating (531 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 7.1 
10. Starship Troopers (1997)
Verhoeven has directed a very interesting alien flick that's a wonderful spectacle that I hope will have staying power.
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People who added this item 567  Average listal rating (353 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.7 
11. Donnie Brasco (1997)
Depp and Pacino are their usually awesomeness in this different type of mob-related story.

People who added this item 140  Average listal rating (84 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 7.1 
12. Kundun (1997)
On the lower end of the Scorsese films; but shit, it's Scorses so you know it's good.

People who added this item 341  Average listal rating (224 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating
13. Wag the Dog (1997)
A perfect blend of satire and realistic horror in this film about the press and public relations
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People who added this item 226  Average listal rating (160 ratings) 4.8  IMDB Rating
14. Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
Stupid but fun. I could watch Farley in anything.
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People who added this item 578  Average listal rating (380 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.5 
15. Chasing Amy (1997)
Actually a disappointment; but still good nearly all the way through - I was a little bothered by the ending, a little too weird for my taste.
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People who added this item 407  Average listal rating (225 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 7.1 
16. Amistad (1997)
Nothing fun about this movie; but nothing all that bad about it either.
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People who added this item 608  Average listal rating (432 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.7 
17. The Game (1997)
My brother's favorite game and another movie where Douglas is getting picked on.
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People who added this item 220  Average listal rating (118 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 6.9 
18. The Rainmaker (1997)
Damon had a great year and really proved he's someone to look for in future roles with this law film.

People who added this item 365  Average listal rating (249 ratings) 5.1  IMDB Rating 5.6 
19. Dante's Peak (1997)
Much more realistic and less hollywood than that other volcano movie... 'Volcano'. And it's better than most natural disaster movies, actually.
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People who added this item 493  Average listal rating (335 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 6.5 
20. Conspiracy Theory (1997)
I love a good conspiracy, so this film was meant for someone like me; but I also am starting to get annoyed with Julia Roberts. You would think she'd have enough money to get better acting lessons.
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People who added this item 330  Average listal rating (233 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 6.3 
21. Event Horizon (1997)
Visually brilliant. Story is nothing to wave at.

People who added this item 934  Average listal rating (600 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.6 
22. Jackie Brown (1997)
I don't get it... yet. Terrentino films seem to take a few viewings.
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People who added this item 413  Average listal rating (268 ratings) 5.5  IMDB Rating 5.5 
23. G.I. Jane (1997)
Moore (who I'm not a fan of past her looks) is legitimately bad-ass in this Navy Seal film.
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People who added this item 2673  Average listal rating (1774 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating
24. Men in Black (1997)
A goofy movie that entertains with two enjoyable actors.
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People who added this item 122  Average listal rating (76 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 6.5 
25. Absolute Power (1997)
Another White House movie; so I wasn't too excited about it. It had me hooked.
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People who added this item 215  Average listal rating (142 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating 7.5 
26. The Ice Storm (1997)
And this one I was excited about; but it didn't get me hooked. I was still entertained and I would recommend it as a rental.

People who added this item 942  Average listal rating (598 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 6.2 
27. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
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People who added this item 29  Average listal rating (24 ratings) 5.8  IMDB Rating 5.7 
28. Out to Sea (1997)
An unofficial and funnier remake of 'The Lady Eve' and as funny as 'Grumpy/ier Old Men'
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People who added this item 107  Average listal rating (83 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating 6.5 
29. Nothing to Lose (1997)
A surprisingly funny movie that produces a surprisingly good on-screen duo with Robbins and Lawrence.
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People who added this item 80  Average listal rating (59 ratings) 5.9  IMDB Rating 5.9 
30. Murder at 1600 (1997)
Here's another White House movie, this time involving a murder with a pretty good twist at the end. Oh, and the beautiful Diane Lane.
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People who added this item 1881  Average listal rating (1385 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.4 
31. The Fifth Element (1997)
A crazy and increasingly weird ride in the future. We'll have to see how good this gets upon a second viewing.
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People who added this item 310  Average listal rating (172 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 6.3 
32. A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
Boyle and McGreggor team up again with another solid film.

People who added this item 110  Average listal rating (61 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.8 
33. The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
A haunting film that will have you second-guessing yourself all the way through

People who added this item 88  Average listal rating (45 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating 7.2 
34. Hard Eight (1996)
Paul Thomas Anderson is a filmmaker to look for with his second very cool movie of the year.

People who added this item 211  Average listal rating (136 ratings) 5.5  IMDB Rating 5.7 
35. Fools Rush In (1997)
A great date movie and proof that Perry can do movies, too.
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People who added this item 168  Average listal rating (111 ratings) 5  IMDB Rating 5.5 
36. Vegas Vacation (1997)
The weakest out of the 'Vacation' films but still filled with the usually gags and funny jokes/situations.
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People who added this item 179  Average listal rating (83 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating 7.2 
37. Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Another Woody Allen movie with the usual weirdness and smart writing, and one that makes me not want to write a book about my friends.

People who added this item 103  Average listal rating (75 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating 6.6 
38. Private Parts (1997)
Stern is outrageous with everything he does. This film is no different and it really showcases his crudeness.
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People who added this item 214  Average listal rating (151 ratings) 5.7  IMDB Rating 5.8 
39. The Peacemaker (1997)
A decent action movie with another TV star proving he can do movies.
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People who added this item 30  Average listal rating (13 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 6.9 
40. Welcome to Sarajevo (1997)
No thank you.

People who added this item 20  Average listal rating (15 ratings) 5.7  IMDB Rating 7.1 
41. The Apostle (1997)
Duvall can still act the hell out of a movie.

People who added this item 105  Average listal rating (57 ratings) 4.8  IMDB Rating 4.7 
42. Fathers' Day (1997)
Not a great movie; but you can't go wrong with Williams and Crystal.
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People who added this item 1513  Average listal rating (1045 ratings) 5.9  IMDB Rating 5.9 
43. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Wow, disappointments all around. I could go on forever; but there were still some cool scenes and it's close enough to the books.
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People who added this item 870  Average listal rating (604 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 6.6 
44. Con Air (1997)
Cage, Malcovich, Buscemi, Cusack, airplanes, Vegas, cons.
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People who added this item 250  Average listal rating (130 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 6.5 
45. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
More Cusack and less action and hair.
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People who added this item 96  Average listal rating (62 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.5 
46. Waiting for Guffman (1996)
Worth the wait.

People who added this item 1066  Average listal rating (736 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.8 
47. As Good as It Gets (1997)
Not quite, but still pretty good.

People who added this item 16  Average listal rating (13 ratings) 4.8  IMDB Rating 5.4 
48. Trial and Error (1997)
Equal parts T & E, that's why I gave it a 5.
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People who added this item 243  Average listal rating (147 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 6.4 
49. Kiss the Girls (1997)
I thought there would be more kissing.
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People who added this item 500  Average listal rating (298 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating 6.7 
50. Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
I would have preferred a timeline during the film; because I didn't know when the hell it was going to end and i was getting antsy... probably around the 5th year.
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Posted : 3 months, 3 weeks ago at Aug 3 4:00
ahh, awesome year!

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97 good films for '97

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