The past decade has pleased us with many great films. Viewers were able to appreciate such movie franchises as The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Harry Potter. We present to your attention a list of the best films of the 2000s.
"Lord of the Rings"
If we recall the science fiction films of the 2000s, the trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” comes to mind first. This is one of the largest projects in the history of cinema, which won 17 Oscars. The reviews of film critics and ordinary viewers were enthusiastic, but the epic fans disappointed the Tolkien fans.
The plot of the film tells about the adventures of the hobbit Frodo, who is supposed to destroy the Ring of omnipotence and stop the Dark Lord Sauron. In this mission, he is assisted by three hobbit friends, a magician, an elf, a gnome and two people.
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"
Romantic movies of the 2000s are still being revised. The fantastic film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”, which received an Oscar for the best script, has not lost its charm and relevance. Film critics still include her in the list of the best films about love.
The film tells about the separated pair of Joel and Clementine. In order not to suffer because of shattered love, the girl with the help of the latest technology erases all the memories of her former lover. Joel wants to do the same, but changes his mind right during the procedure. To preserve tender feelings, he tries to hide the memories from the doctors conducting the procedure.
Spirited Away
Full-length animated films of the 2000s left a lot of pleasant memories, and one of them was Spirited Away. The Oscar-winning ribbon tells the story of the girl Chihiro, who, together with her parents, got into a fairyland. Adults behave carelessly and turn into pigs. Little Chihiro has to find her place in the magical world and go through many trials to save her parents and return home.
Avatar
If you name the most beautiful and impressive films of the 2000s, then among the first will be "Avatar". This fantastic film by James Cameron was a real breakthrough in the film industry and opened the world of 3D to a wide audience. "Avatar" made a splash around the world and broke records at the box office. The reviews of critics and viewers were extremely positive, "Avatar" can be safely called the most spectacular film of the decade.
The action of the tape takes place in the near future, in 2154. Humanity has taken a big step forward in the field of technology and conquers new galaxies. To establish contact with the population of one of the planets, people use avatars - artificially created bodies.
The main character, Jack Sally, goes on an expedition instead of his dead brother. He will meet with representatives of the native Na'vi tribe and plunge into the wonderful world of harmony and nature of Pandora.
"Big jackpot"
Remembering the best films of the 2000s, it is impossible to ignore the "Big Jackpot". This first-class crime comedy is full of many small, but very interesting story lines. Thanks to sparkling humor and unexpected plot twists, the film does not lose its popularity even 16 years after the release.
The picture shows the viewer the criminal world of London. When a jewelry store was robbed, a huge diamond was stolen, around which a lot of interesting events unfold.
Amelie
The French melodrama Amelie was nominated in 2002 for 5 Oscars, but did not receive a single one. Critics praised the tape. This unusual story about an amazing girl just fell in love with the audience. Amelie grew up under the care of a strict and indifferent father. A lively and dreamy girl is forced to plunge into the world of her fantasies.
Once Amelie discovered in her city apartment an old children's secret place. She finds his master and returns the "treasures." Seeing the sincere joy of a man, the girl decides what can affect the lives of other people. It turns out that all, even the most insignificant events taking place in the world, are interconnected in an amazing and magical way, and all the actions of Amelie will sooner or later lead to love.
"Pirates of the Caribbean"
We continue to list the most memorable films of the 2000s. Foreign filmmakers released several movie franchises in the 2000s, and one of the most famous is Pirates of the Caribbean. In the past decade, 3 pentalogy films have been released. The final tape is expected in 2017.
Spectators of the world with bated breath watched the fascinating adventures of the charming adventurer, the captain of the pirate ship Jack Sparrow, his sworn enemy captain Barbossa, the beautiful Elizabeth Swann and her lover Will Turner.
Labyrinth of the Faun
Unusual were the science fiction films of the 2000s. Foreign tales can be gloomy and frightening. Critics appreciated the picture, it was 6 times nominated for an Oscar and received 3 awards. Events of the tape “Labyrinth of Faun” unfold in Spain during the Second World War. Girl Ophelia finds herself in a military camp led by her stepfather. A child wanders around and accidentally finds an old maze.
There she meets the owner of the mysterious labyrinth, Faun. The fairy-tale hero claims that the girl is the lost princess, the daughter of the king of the underworld. And she will be able to return to the magical world if she passes three trials.
"Gladiator"
We continue to list the best films of the 2000s. The list will not be complete without the Gladiator. Feedback from viewers and reviews from critics were very positive. This picture of Ridley Scott tells about the events taking place in 180 BC. e. in the Roman Empire.
The main character is the military leader Maximus, the great warrior, he has no equal. He won victories in all the battles in which he participated. However, under the onslaught of palace intrigues was powerless. Miraculously escaping execution, Maximus becomes a gladiator and is forced to fight for his life.
Hancock
One of the brightest films of 2008 is Hancock. This cinematic superhero is strikingly different from his brothers, because he is not a refined idealist with the appearance of a Hollywood star, but an alcoholic and parasite. And yet he saves people, despite the fact that for this he has to destroy half a city.
Citizens do not really like too zealous superhero. But once Hancock saves a famous PR man, and he decides in gratitude to create a positive image of the hero. It just turns out that Hancock himself has no idea where he came from superpowers, and does not know anything about his past.
"Prestige"
The best films of the 2000s, the list of which goes on, often have a tense plot. The unique story, atmosphere and excellent cast make Prestige one of the best films of the last decade. This is a film that was remembered for a long time by the audience, and also collected a large number of positive reviews of film critics.
The film tells the story of two former friends, the British illusionists. During one of their joint stunts, an assistant, Robert's wife, died. Robert and Alfred become enemies and rivals. Each seeks not only to unravel, but also to disrupt the other's trick. Their confrontation becomes more violent until it ends in death.
"Requiem for a Dream"
“Requiem for a Dream” is a cult film of Darren Aronofsky based on the novel of the same name. The picture invariably impresses the audience and leaves no one indifferent. This aggressive, hard-to-read and emotionally tough film tells the story of four people who deliberately destroy their lives.
Each character has a dream. Sarah wants to take part in the filming of her favorite TV show, Harold and Tyrone are ready for anything to get rich, Marion wants to open a fashion store. But because of the addiction to drugs, dreams remain unattainable, and the lives of the heroes are in ruins.
"Mind games"
The film "Mind Games" talks about the life of a Nobel laureate in the field of economics. At first glance, the film seems a little boring, but over time, the plot captures more and more. The story of the protagonist, John Nash, begins as a student, when he laid the foundation for his ingenious theory.
Over time, the young man builds a career, marries, and simultaneously works for the government. But suddenly it turns out that a significant part of his life is a hallucination caused by a severe mental illness.
"Butterfly Effect"
The creators of this film could not even suggest that it would be included in the list of the best films of the decade, according to experts and viewers. The protagonist (Ivan) from early childhood suffered from memory lapses. He forgot the days when he experienced great stress. The boy begins to keep a diary.
Thirty years later, Ivan rereads his notes and discovers that he can change the events of the past. That's just the more the hero tries to correct the situation, the worse it becomes.
"Kill Bill"
It is impossible to complete the list of "Best Movies of the 2000s" without the "Kill Bill" dilogy. She collected a lot of conflicting reviews from viewers and critics. These films tell about the revenge of a hit man named Black Mamba, whose role was played by the inimitable Uma Thurman.
Mamba decides to refuse to cooperate with Bill, the criminal boss, for which he severely punishes her. After 4 years, the woman leaves the coma and decides to take revenge on Bill. Four killer girls are on her way.
The past decade has been rich in good films. Many of them have become legendary and even after years have been building up an army of fans.