Top 10 Best Movies of the 2000s

The 2000s was a decade that brought us an incredible array of cinematic experiences. The masterpieces from this first decade of the millennium challenged our thinking, made us laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of our seats. From groundbreaking visual effects to storytelling that pushed beyond genre boundaries, the 2000s were truly a golden era for film.

Remember the awe-inspiring fantasy worlds, the gripping thrillers, the romantic comedies that warmed our hearts, and the indie films that surprised us all? Maybe you were a fan of the superhero renaissance that took off during this era, or maybe you leaned more toward the raw and realistic dramas that painted vivid pictures of life.

Now it's your turn to weigh in. What are the best movies of the 2000s? Think about the films that resonated with you, that took you to a different place or time, that introduced you to characters you loved, hated, or couldn't quite figure out. The 2000s gave us movies that pushed boundaries and defied expectations, and now you can celebrate them.

The Top Ten

  1. The Dark Knight

    Heath Ledger won it all. I liked him in The Patriot, but this was the best role he has ever played. I was upset to see Katie Holmes being replaced, but Heath and Morgan blew it away. Awesome work of Christopher Nolan.

    It's obvious. Every website you search for the best films of the 2000s, Dark Knight will stay #1.

    One of the best superhero movies EVER! I'm not even exaggerating.

  2. The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King

    The last part of the genius Lord of The Rings trilogy is a true lasting legacy in storytelling and now cinema. Bravo, Peter Jackson.

    What an epic movie! If you haven't watched this, you are missing out!

    That is a lot of The Lord of the Rings movies. It must be very popular.

  3. Cast Away

  4. The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    Truthfully, the best in the series. Return is excellent, and Towers is a bit long, but this one is the most interesting with characters and story. Plus, someone dies, so that's always a lot more epic.

    The beginning of The Lord of The Rings started the adventure of the decade.

    Every detail of this movie was fantastic.

  5. There Will Be Blood

    Brilliant. Paul Thomas Anderson's masterpiece, to say the least.

  6. The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers

    The second movie of the trilogy, The Two Towers begins to bring the hope of good triumphing over evil.

  7. No Country for Old Men

    This film absolutely slaps. The atmosphere, performances, and pure genius writing and directing just send this film up with some of the greats. I love everything about it, especially Javier Bardem's performance as Anton Chigurh. He was effing scary.

  8. Catch Me if You Can

  9. The Departed

    Such an intricately wound story! Taken from beginning.

    Among Scorsese's best.

  10. The Polar Express

    11. The Newcomers
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    Pray the Devil Back to Hell

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    Last Train Home

    13. The Contenders

  13. Road to Perdition

  14. Charlie Wilson's War

  15. Gladiator

    The second-best movie of the decade, the best epic historical, and one of the best ever.

  16. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

  17. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

    The best of the prequels. I was taken with it from beginning to end, unlike Attack of the Clones, which was almost the opposite.

    Then again, I'm apparently one of the few who enjoyed The Phantom Menace, so what the hell do I know?

    It was the worst possible end for the good side - Anakin Skywalker turning into Darth Vader. But I think this is the best Star Wars movie.

    How the hell is this outstanding movie below Transformers?!

  18. Memento

    The movie that plays with time.

  19. Finding Nemo

    One of the most beautiful animated movies ever.

  20. Transformers

    My favorite movie franchise along with Jurassic Park, Lethal Weapon, and Indiana Jones.

    A great high-budget teen-style action movie. One of Michael Bay's greatest movies.

  21. Inglourious Basterds

    I actually have this as good as Reservoir Dogs on my Tarantino film list, above Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction. Gripping from beginning to end.

    Christoph Waltz deserved the Oscar.

    Third best Tarantino film. Can stand close to Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction. Has some of the coolest characters and a cool story. SPOILER - (No joke) Hitler gets shot in the face.

  22. Spirited Away

  23. Shrek

    Far and above any of the sequels, and eminently rewatchable.

  24. Mulholland Drive

  25. Avatar

    Awesome effects and fights! Same stuff, but it's still satisfying.

  26. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

    A great installment in the Harry Potter series.

  27. Monsters Inc.

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