Top Ten #4 - (Prediction) Top Ten Blockbusters of 2017 (Rotten Tomato Scores)

Top Ten #4 - (Prediction) Top Ten Blockbusters of 2017 (Rotten Tomato Scores)

As the first Spider-Man: Homecoming reactions come in, we are approaching the halfway point of the year. In this list, I will rank what I believe the top ten Rotten Tomatoes scores of 2017 will be among blockbusters. I will take current scores as well as make predictions about the films yet to come. Keep in mind - this is Rotten Tomatoes, so this list will not be an indication on the quality of the films, but rather, how many people enjoyed the films. Let's begin.

10. Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 (81 percent): I had such high hopes for this film, and I thought it would easily be in the mid-90's, but sadly, it finishes its run at an 81 percent. That's not to say that that's a bad score, and that's not to say that this is a bad movie. I highly enjoyed it - I just understand why many people didn't and ultimately, it ends up at 81 percent. 

9. Descpiable Me 3 (82 percent): While I don't have as much faith in this film as I do the other films, I do believe that this will strike a nerve with critics as "The film to take your kids to this summer". We already know that this movie will make an insane amount of money - but I have reason to believe it will do well critically as well.

8. Dunkirk (89 percent): Whenever Christopher Nolan comes out to direct a film, you know that it's going to be a treat. Director of Inception, the Dark Knight Trilogy, and so much more, he's returning to direct a historical drama based on the events that took place at Dunkirk in World War II. Starring Tom Hardy and Harry Styles, the trailers and marketing have shown that this movie is going to bring grit, action, and a purpose/heart which will do well with critics.

7. The Lego Batman Movie (90 percent): Well consider me surprised; I enjoyed the Lego Batman Movie immensely, but I had no idea that it would do this well critically. A whopping 90 percent for a spoof movie essentially that I thought was around a 7/10, this film proved that entertainment is what mattered as critics jumped all over this, praising it for its comedic tone and great voice acting.

6. War for the Planet of the Apes (91 percent): As early reactions come in for this film, critics seem to believe that this could be the best of the trilogy, which is saying something. The first two films in the series have been critically praised, especially because of Andy Serkis's motion-capture performance, and the third film looks to boost on that, putting Woody Harrelson and Andy Serkis in the forefront as an all out war ensues.

5. Wonder Woman (92 percent): If you read my review of Wonder Woman, you know how much I enjoyed the film. I thought that it was a step in the right direction for the DCEU (Note: I didn't put Justice League in the top 10, but I think it'll be solid at around 75 percent), and a step in the right direction for female-led movies. So it came to no surprise to me that this film sits at a whopping 92 percent on RT, and looks to stay there for its entirety.

4. Logan (93 percent): I personally think this is the best movie of the year, no question. However, I can see why some critics did not like the tone and the edge to the movie, maybe considering it to be too depressing. A 93 is amazing, but the reason its not number 1 and why I think three films can beat it is not because I don't think this movie is amazing - it's because I think these next three will have more enjoyability factor. This movie was made for a specific audience - the ones that wanted to see Hugh Jackman do the Wolverine right, and James Mangold accomplished that perfectly.

3. Thor: Ragnarok (95 percent): Surprisingly, the highest rated Marvel film thus far has been the first Iron Man, sitting at 94 percent. I believe this is the year where that number gets broken. Thor: Ragnarok is going to be the film to do it. Long before the trailer and the marketing, I knew this film was going to be special. The duo of Hulk, Thor, Loki, and now Dr. Strange is golden, and Cate Blanchett playing Hela seems too good to be true. Take Waititi has come out and said that this film will be comedic, but will not stray away from some serious elements as well. Personally, I think Chris Hemsworth is one of the funniest people around, and I believe that this is going to be the universally loved Thor movie we all wanted.

2. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (96 percent): Like Marvel, the highest Star Wars score has been at a 94 percent, held by The Empire Strikes Back. This is the year that that's going to change. The Last Jedi promises a dark, emotional, gritty film as the second installment in the new trilogy brings back everyone we loved from The Force Awakens as well as newcomers, promising answers, intrigue, and a great movie. Plus, it doesn't hurt that Rain Johnson, a committed, excellent filmmaker is directing this film.

1. Spider-Man: Homecoming (97 percent): And you thought the God of the Thunder would take the Marvel crown this year. A day ago, I would have put this at around number 5 or 6. But now that the reviews have come out on Twitter, not a single one has been negative. Not a single one. That's insane, almost unheard of. Even movies like Captain America: Civil War had initial naysayers, which is why it's at 90 percent. Do I think that this movie will stay perfect? Absolutely not. There will be people who will not enjoy this film, hence the minus 3 percent. But based on recent tracking, this film is going to do so well over the summer, both with critics and fans.