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The Incredibles. 2004 1h 55m PG. 8.0 (810K) Rate. 90 Metascore. While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world. Director Brad Bird Stars Craig T. Nelson Samuel L. Jackson Holly Hunter. 7. The Bourne Ultimatum.
A marksman living in exile is coaxed back into action after hearing of a plot to kill the President. After being-double crossed for the attempt and on the run, he sets out for the real killer and the truth. Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover. Votes: 355,890 | Gross: $47.00M.
- The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. The only modern fantasy film ever to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, the 2003 action-adventure adaptation of J.R.R.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Hong Kong action films had found cult followings in America throughout the 20th century, but in 2000, Columbia Pictures had director Ang Lee — who'd already helmed a handful of Hollywood movies — produce the martial arts action film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as an international venture.
- The Dark Knight. Like "Spider-Man 2," 2008's "The Dark Knight" ups the ante as the sequel to a promising first film, the 2005 "Batman" reboot "Batman Begins."
- The Bourne Ultimatum. While it's an unusual feat for a sequel to top its predecessor, it's even rarer for the third film in a trilogy to be the best. But in 2007, "The Bourne Ultimatum," the final installment in the initial "Bourne" trilogy, became just that.
- The Dark Knight. Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart. 365 votes. Arguably one of the best superhero films ever made, this flick features a truly iconic performance by Heath Ledger as the Joker.
- Iron Man. Robert Downey, Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow. 314 votes. A movie that laid the foundation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it catapulted Robert Downey Jr.
- Gladiator. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen. 289 votes. This epic historical drama boasts incredible fight scenes and a heart-wrenching story of a fallen hero seeking vengeance.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler. 279 votes. The crowning jewel of Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of J.R.R.
- Minority Report. Inspired by the Phillip K. Dick short story, Minority Report successfully combines heady philosophy about the nature of justice, free will, and authoritarianism, all while pushing the visual medium forward with a chilling futuristic vision.
- Gladiator. Gladiator is one of those films that’s reputation was hurt due to the fact that it won the Academy Award for Best Picture, as it’s often ranked negatively in comparison to other winners or its competition that year.
- Star Trek. The Star Trek franchise was in absolute ruins in 2009, as the critical and financial failure of the The Next Generation films had soiled the reputation of the series, and the prospect of seeing the original crew recasted left many skeptical.
- Serenity. Serenity is a film that has no right to exist, and even less right to be as great as it is.
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PG | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Mystery. Benjamin Gates must follow a clue left in John Wilkes Booth 's diary to prove his ancestor's innocence in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Director: Jon Turteltaub | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Jon Voight. Votes: 253,615 | Gross: $219.96M.
Jan 21, 2024 · Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) To put it plainly, Ang Lee ’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a martial arts masterpiece and one of the best films of the 2000s in general. This beautiful ...
