Top 100 of the 2000s


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My favorite movies of the decade.

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The Dark Knight 2008,  PG-13)
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight is easily the best comic book film of all time. Unforgettable, mesmerizing and brillant was the performance Heath gave as the joker stealing the entire film. Christopher Nolan has became my favorite director it began when he made Memento and each film since has been gold. The film itself was a masterpiece from the beginning to the end in fact I think I'll go watch it again right now.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
To call this film epic is an extreme understatement. The Return of the King ended the trilogy in a satisfying and unforgettable way that left me in awe. Yes it had several endings but a jorney like LOTR deserved and needed to have as many endings as it did.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2002,  PG-13)
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Memento 2000,  R)
Memento
"My wife deserves revenge, whether I know about it or not."

You may be confused for a few minutes but once the structure of the film starts to make since to you you'll realize what brilliance is all about. If this film doesn't blow you away I don't think any film can. The movie has been out for nine years but if you haven't seen it this should be the next film you see, you'll thank yourself later.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001,  PG-13)
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The Hurt Locker 2008,  R)
The Hurt Locker
"There's enough bang in there to blow us all to Jesus. If I'm gonna die, I want to die comfortable."

The Hurt Locker has one of the greatest characters ever with the cocky and fearless Staff Sergeant William James. Jeremy Renner is unbelivable in the part of William James and proves he should be a top leading man in Hollywood. The Hurt Locker is also the best movie about the war in Iraq by a mile and the best film of 2009.
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The Departed 2006,  R)
The Departed
This film was brillant from beginning to end and it had one of the most shocking and out-of-nowhere deaths of all-time. Scorsese makes so many great films but I believe this is by far his most entertaining and his best.
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Watchmen 2009,  R)
Watchmen
Zack Snyder did what nobody thought was possible and that was adapt Watchmen into a great film. Watchmen gives The Dark Knight a run for its money as the best comic book film of all-time but falls just short. Much darker and meaner than any other superhero film out there Watchmen is a true masterpiece. Smartly lesser known talents were cast in this film and that was a smart move. There are three stand-out performances Jackie Earle Haley as the deluded and angry Rorshach, Jeffery Dean Morgan is brutal and violent as The Comedian and Patrick Wilson gives a much more understated but equally as good performance as Night Owl. Zack Snyder should get the most credit for recreating the comic so well and getting the spirit of the Watchmen right. So here's to a film made about superheros for adults all I can say is WOW!!!
9
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 2005,  PG-13)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Absolutely the best of the Prequels and the best lightsaber fight of all the films, Obi-Wan against Anakin blew my mind it was epic.
10
Minority Report 2002,  PG-13)
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(500) Days of Summer 2009,  PG-13)
(500) Days of Summer
The best romantic comedy in years maybe ever. The story isn't a love story it tells you that right off the bat and that's a good thing in my opinion. It's a story of how messy and heartbreaking relationships can be, how most relationships end with someones heart being ripped out and stomp on. Joesph Gordon-Levitt is one of Hollywoods best young talents he gives Leonardo Dicaprio a run for his money as this generations best talent. The films sturcture is also a huge plus it keeps the film from ever going stale. The best part is the chemistry of it's leading stars Joesph and Zooey they make the film really come alive.
12
Juno 2007,  PG-13)
Juno
Juno is one of those films that come along every now and again that catches you by surprise with its wit and charm. Ellen Page is absolutely illuminating as Juno she gives an amazing breakout performance. Now throw in some Jennifer Garner and you'll think you've died and gone to heaven. The rest of the supporting cast is also very strong mainly Bateman, Simmons and Janney. Juno herself is the reason the film works and the main reason you'll fall in love with this movie.
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Batman Begins 2005,  PG-13)
Batman Begins
The Batman franchise needed a rebirth and boy did it get one. As soon as I found out Christopher Nolan was set to direct I knew something special was coming. Then the cast was reveled and my jaw still hurts from hitting the floor. Nolan added some much needed relism without sacrificing any of the thrills you'd expect from a Batman film. This film was dark and grips you tight emotionally, I also think Bale is the best Batman to date. The supporting cast is the biggest strength of all I mean come on Caine, Oldman, Neeson, Murphy, and Freeman, I don't think this movie could have failed.
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones 2002,  PG)
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Spider-Man 2 2004,  PG-13)
Spider-Man 2
This is the third best superhero film of all time behind The Dark Knight and Watchmen. Improves quite a bit over the first Spiderman it has more laughs and alot more emotion. It also screwed over the third Spiderman because there was nowhere to go but down after this perfect sequel.
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Children of Men 2006,  R)
Children of Men
Directed with passion and skill Childern of Men is a dark and sad film but also beautiful and touching. A great cast really delivers here, lead by the very good Clive Owen and the always brilliant Michael Caine. There are several great scenes and some spectacular camera work. The ending is powerful and leaves you with many emotions swirling around in your head.
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X2: X-Men United 2003,  PG-13)
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Signs 2002,  PG-13)
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Ginger Snaps 2000,  R)
Ginger Snaps
My favorite werewolf movie by a mile maybe even my favorite horror movie to be honest. Extremely clever and very funny also I like how it uses lycanthropy as a metaphor for puberty. If you haven't seen this film I urge you to seek it out it's a smart and insanely entertaining werewolf cult classic.
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Pearl Harbor 2001,  PG-13)
Pearl Harbor
Most people look at me like I'm nuts when I tell them how much I love this movie and that I give it a five out of five star rating. I saw this film four times in theaters and wasn't bored once and I'm a sucker for Beckinsale. It's true Bay isn't the greatest Director around and you either love or hate his movies but I love most the stuff he does. To really enjoy a Bay movie just let your brain rest and enjoy the fun and entertaining ride. Pearl Harbor wasn't a movie to overthink it was a movie to let your mind go and simply enjoy with some great action scenes and a great love story.
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The Bourne Ultimatum 2007,  PG-13)
The Bourne Ultimatum
Jason Bourne makes James Bond look like a scared little girl.
22
Serenity 2005,  PG-13)
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Star Trek 2009,  PG-13)
Star Trek
Star Trek has never been a franchise I've cared much for but this film my have changed that for me. J.J. Abrams gives this film an energy that is contagious and the perfectly cast actors all do an excelant job. Chris Pine shines the brightest as James Kirk he's way better than Shatner could've ever hoped to have been. This film has very few flaws honestly I can't think of anything that bugged me. It was so much fun I can't wait till the sequel hits theaters I'll be there for the midnight showing.
24
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 2006,  PG-13)
25
The Bourne Supremacy 2004,  PG-13)
26
Black Hawk Down 2001,  R)
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Sin City 2005,  R)
Sin City
One of the coolest movies ever made and a cast so awesome your head my spin. Carla Gugino will make your mind go all fuzzy and weird for a few minutes but you'll snap out it maybe. Original with dark humor if you want a visceral and fun ride this movie is your perfect choice.
28
The Beach 2000,  R)
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Casino Royale 2006,  PG-13)
Casino Royale
Best Bond film of All-Time and Daniel Craig is the best James Bond ever.
30
Life as a House 2001,  R)
31
Where the Wild Things Are 2009,  PG)
Where the Wild Things Are
Spike Jonze has taken a children's classic book and turned it into something so unique and cinematically perfect. The film is much darker and deeper than I was expecting and that's a very good thing. The best part of this film is its look Jonze has made one of the most gorgeous films I've ever seen. Jonze could've took the easy way out and made an easy to swallow and simple kids movie with dumb jokes and lots of cute and predictible scenes. Instead he went with something more complex,compelling and emotionally raw. He didn't turn the Wild Things into a silly kids movie but a fairy tale for adults who may have lost that inner child and also for older kids who feel all this strange and powerful emotions they can't explain. This film was a masterpiece that should be seen by every film lover out there.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2003,  PG-13)
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In Bruges 2008,  R)
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Inglourious Basterds 2009,  R)
Inglourious Basterds
I was afarid all the hype was going to make me dislike this film I was dead wrong. Tarantino is a master of dialouge and he doesn't disappoint here, also this is another one of his love letters to cinema. The first scene is absolutely amazing the way Tarantino builds the tension to a point that is almost too hard to take. Christoph Waltz steals the entire movie as the 'jew hunter' his performance is frightening and hilarious all at the same time. Tarantino is in top form giving us another one of his brilliant masterpieces.
35
The Bourne Identity 2002,  PG-13)
36
Blood Diamond 2006,  R)
37
Vanilla Sky 2001,  R)
38
Constantine 2005,  R)
39
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2004,  PG)
40
Iron Man 2008,  PG-13)
41
Snatch 2001,  R)
42
The Lookout 2007,  R)
43
Donnie Darko 2001,  R)
44
300 2007,  R)
45
Gangs of New York 2002,  R)
46
The Matrix Revolutions 2003,  R)
47
Moon 2009,  R)
48
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind 2004,  R)
49
The Prestige 2006,  PG-13)
50
Pan's Labyrinth 2006,  R)
51
Sunshine 2007,  R)
52
13 Going on 30 (Suddenly 30) 2004,  PG-13)
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Gladiator 2000,  R)
54
Waitress 2007,  PG-13)
55
Into the Wild 2007,  R)
56
Mission: Impossible III 2006,  PG-13)
57
The Road 2009,  R)
58
Panic Room 2002,  R)
Panic Room
David Fincher crafted an intense cat-and-mouse thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Dwight Yoakam and Jared Leto steal the film from the rest of the cast, who knew Dwight could be so frightening.
59
Requiem for a Dream 2000,  R)
60
Daredevil 2003,  PG-13)
61
Hard Candy 2005,  R)
62
The Squid and the Whale 2006,  R)
63
The Station Agent 2003,  R)
64
Catch Me If You Can 2002,  PG-13)
65
Kill Bill: Volume 1 2003,  R)
66
Kill Bill, Volume 2 2004,  R)
67
Red Eye 2005,  PG-13)
68
Avatar 2009,  PG-13)
69
A History of Violence 2005,  R)
70
Phone Booth 2003,  R)
71
Insomnia 2002,  R)
72
The Perfect Storm 2000,  PG-13)
73
Napoleon Dynamite 2004,  PG)
74
Underworld: Evolution 2006,  R)
75
3:10 to Yuma 2007,  R)
76
The Matrix Reloaded 2003,  R)
77
Brothers 2009,  R)
78
King Kong 2005,  PG-13)
79
Spider-Man 2002,  PG-13)
80
Van Helsing 2004,  PG-13)
81
Slither 2006,  R)
82
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2003,  PG-13)
83
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Hellboy 2) 2008,  PG-13)
84
Enemy at the Gates 2001,  R)
85
Thank You For Smoking 2005,  R)
86
Underworld 2003,  R)
87
Grindhouse 2007,  R)
88
V for Vendetta 2006,  R)
89
Brokeback Mountain 2005,  R)
90
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2005,  PG-13)
91
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 2008,  PG-13)
92
Appaloosa 2008,  R)
93
Little Miss Sunshine 2006,  R)
94
Sideways 2004,  R)
95
The Royal Tenenbaums 2002,  R)
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Pineapple Express 2008,  R)
97
The Machinist 2003,  R)
98
Forgetting Sarah Marshall 2008,  R)
99
The 40 Year Old Virgin 2005,  R)
100
Lars and the Real Girl 2007,  PG-13)

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