These lists are completely subjective and the focus is more on my enjoyment than filmmaking quality. Honorable Mentions are films that I like but aren’t at that favorite level. I’ve also included a list of films that I would like to see from this year. So with that all said, here’s a quick glance at my favorite and least favorite films of 1997. This is by no means definitive.

Favorites:

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Made in Hong Kong
L.A. Confidential
Face/Off
Waiting for Guffman
The Game
Jackie Brown
Kundun
Princess Mononoke
As Good as It Gets
Love Jones
Good Will Hunting
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Insomnia
Tomorrow Never Dies
Kull the Conqueror

Honorable Mentions:

Amistad
Titanic
The Full Monty
Alien: Resurrection
Batman & Robin
Chasing Amy
Contact
Cube
Donnie Brasco
Event Horizon
The Fifth Element
Fire Down Below
Happy Together
Mr. Nice Guy
The Postman
The Relic
Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion
Starship Troopers
Year of the Horse
Goobers! AKA Mystery Monsters
Hideous!
The Creeps
Vampire Journals

Worst:

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1997 Movies I still plan to see that might be good:

The Ice Storm
Taste of Cherry
Hana-bi
Double Team
Eve’s Bayou
Full Alert
Love Jones
Nil by Mouth
Open Your Eyes (Abre los ojos)
Orgazmo
Perfect Blue
Rainy Dog
Rosewood
Soul Food
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
Wishmaster
Young and Dangerous 4
Rebirth of Mothra II

Last edit: 01/30/15

Think I got it wrong? Wondering why a certain favorite film isn’t on the list? Drop a comment below!