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Doing a Top 100 2000s movies thread because I've watched a few 2000s films this year. Not ordered that strongly.
100. Reprise (2006; Joachim Trier)
Very much a fan of this one - it's a stellar debut from Trier.
Very much a fan of this one - it's a stellar debut from Trier.
99. Tokyo Godfathers (2003; Satoshi Kon)
Satoshi Kon is one of the best animation directors to have lived and this is an amazing Christmas-set movie. Completely emotional and wonderfully animated.
Satoshi Kon is one of the best animation directors to have lived and this is an amazing Christmas-set movie. Completely emotional and wonderfully animated.
98. Michael Clayton (2007; Tony Gilroy)
A meticulously written & directed legal thriller with George Clooney putting in a memorable lead performance.
A meticulously written & directed legal thriller with George Clooney putting in a memorable lead performance.
97. Bend It Like Beckham (2002; Gurinder Chadha)
Possibly the greatest football movie.
Possibly the greatest football movie.
96. Inside Man (2006; Spike Lee)
A classic heist thriller. Lee's direction is great, that cast is fantastic and it creates its suspense superbly well.
A classic heist thriller. Lee's direction is great, that cast is fantastic and it creates its suspense superbly well.
95. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007; David Yates)
One of the best of the franchise. Sprawling, epic and instantly memorable.
One of the best of the franchise. Sprawling, epic and instantly memorable.
94. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003; Gore Verbinski)
Major Disney blockbusters have no right being this fun and creative in their set-pieces. Understands that Jack Sparrow is best utilised as a supporting character.
Major Disney blockbusters have no right being this fun and creative in their set-pieces. Understands that Jack Sparrow is best utilised as a supporting character.
93. The Gleaners and I (2000; Agnès Varda)
Agnès Varda has never made a bad film.
Agnès Varda has never made a bad film.
92. Speed Racer (2008; Lana Wachowski & Lilly Wachowski)
Pure joy personified and one of the most visually creative blockbusters of the 21st century. Ahead of its time.
Pure joy personified and one of the most visually creative blockbusters of the 21st century. Ahead of its time.
91. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001; Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise)
Early 2000s Disney was best Disney.
Early 2000s Disney was best Disney.
90. Dancer in the Dark (2003; Lars von Trier)
Soul-crushingly devastating. The anti-Hollywood musical.
Soul-crushingly devastating. The anti-Hollywood musical.
89. 3:10 To Yuma (2007; James Mangold)
The rare remake that is as good - if not better - than the original. Mangold on form, Christian Bale and Russell Crowe both absolutely believable.
The rare remake that is as good - if not better - than the original. Mangold on form, Christian Bale and Russell Crowe both absolutely believable.
88. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005; Shane Black)
The Shane Black formula executed to peak entertainment value.
The Shane Black formula executed to peak entertainment value.
87. Serenity (2005; Joss Whedon)
"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar."
"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar."
86. Catch Me if You Can (2002; Steven Spielberg)
As good as his best. Spielberg never went away.
As good as his best. Spielberg never went away.
85. The Dark Knight (2008; Christopher Nolan)
Still a very good film with one instantly memorable set-piece after another. Heath Ledger's performance is legendary.
Still a very good film with one instantly memorable set-piece after another. Heath Ledger's performance is legendary.
84. Domino (2005; Tony Scott)
Tony Scott > Ridley Scott
Tony Scott > Ridley Scott
83. Mission Impossible III (2006; J.J. Abrams)
It's a hell of a debut for Abrams. The one franchise that has as many entries as it does with no bad movie among them.
It's a hell of a debut for Abrams. The one franchise that has as many entries as it does with no bad movie among them.
82. Ocean's Twelve (2004; Steven Soderbergh)
Pretty sure this whole trilogy could be Desert Island films for me. Endlessly rewatchable AND underrated.
Pretty sure this whole trilogy could be Desert Island films for me. Endlessly rewatchable AND underrated.
81. Lady Vengeance (2005; Park Chan-Wook)
Not as good as the other three movies in this trilogy but still a better film than most.
Not as good as the other three movies in this trilogy but still a better film than most.
80. The Aviator (2004; Martin Scorsese)
One of DiCaprio's best performances and one of the all-time best biopics. Completely mad, and completely insane from start to finish with amazing production value.
One of DiCaprio's best performances and one of the all-time best biopics. Completely mad, and completely insane from start to finish with amazing production value.
79. The Bourne Identity (2002; Doug Liman)
As dependable and as well-crafted as action movies get. That car chase sequence early on is fantastic.
As dependable and as well-crafted as action movies get. That car chase sequence early on is fantastic.
78. Public Enemies (2009; Michael Mann)
Has a sense of cinematic swagger and coolness about it that's hard not to like. Wish I could have seen it on the big screen.
Has a sense of cinematic swagger and coolness about it that's hard not to like. Wish I could have seen it on the big screen.
77. Water Lilies (2007; Céline Sciamma)
That this is Sciamma's weakest film says something about how good her later entries are.
That this is Sciamma's weakest film says something about how good her later entries are.
76. Howl's Moving Castle (2005; Hayao Miyazaki)
Gorgeously animated. A classic fantasy that soars with a sense of wonder and never fails to amaze.
Gorgeously animated. A classic fantasy that soars with a sense of wonder and never fails to amaze.
75. The Proposition (2005; John Hillcoat)
A mean, gritty and dark Australian western with a stellar score from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
A mean, gritty and dark Australian western with a stellar score from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
74. Moon (2009; Duncan Jones)
It's a shame that Duncan Jones hasn't quite lived up to the hype since Moon, but it's still a superb old-school sci fi anchored by Sam Rockwell's memorable performance.
It's a shame that Duncan Jones hasn't quite lived up to the hype since Moon, but it's still a superb old-school sci fi anchored by Sam Rockwell's memorable performance.
73. The Bourne Supremacy (2004; Paul Greengrass)
A smooth, smart action thriller. Remember when Bourne was better than Bond?
A smooth, smart action thriller. Remember when Bourne was better than Bond?
72. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2009; Niels Arden Oplev)
I've only seen the first one in this trilogy but it's an improvement on Fincher's take anchored by a legendary performance from Noomi Rapace.
I've only seen the first one in this trilogy but it's an improvement on Fincher's take anchored by a legendary performance from Noomi Rapace.
71. Burn After Reading (2008; Ethan & Joel Coen)
It always hurts putting this near the bottom of my Coen Brothers rankings because it's just too good.
It always hurts putting this near the bottom of my Coen Brothers rankings because it's just too good.
70. Walk The Line (2005; James Mangold)
Yes, it may be formulaic almost to a fault, but it's the best executed biopic formula that I've seen thanks to the wonderful lead performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.
Yes, it may be formulaic almost to a fault, but it's the best executed biopic formula that I've seen thanks to the wonderful lead performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.
69. Brick (2005; Rian Johnson)
Not quite as good as Johnson's later work but his love of the neo-noir genre is distinctively felt, updating it to a high school setting remarkably well.
Not quite as good as Johnson's later work but his love of the neo-noir genre is distinctively felt, updating it to a high school setting remarkably well.
68. The New World (2005; Terrence Malick)
Beautiful. Completely investing and transfixing performances.
Beautiful. Completely investing and transfixing performances.
67. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009; Wes Anderson)
Still Wes Anderson's best and most creative film.
Still Wes Anderson's best and most creative film.
66. Drag Me To Hell (2009; Sam Raimi)
This has aged so well.
This has aged so well.
65. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004; Alfonso Cuarón)
The franchise peaked at this point with its most uniquely distinctive film. Magical.
The franchise peaked at this point with its most uniquely distinctive film. Magical.
64. Man on Fire (2004; Tony Scott)
Not just the ultimate Tony Scott movie but the ultimate Denzel Washington action film.
Not just the ultimate Tony Scott movie but the ultimate Denzel Washington action film.
63. The Departed (2006; Martin Scorsese)
A loud, bold crime thriller with an all-star ensemble. Is it still great? Yes.
A loud, bold crime thriller with an all-star ensemble. Is it still great? Yes.
62. Fish Tank (2009; Andrea Arnold)
A classic, gritty British kitchen-sink drama.
A classic, gritty British kitchen-sink drama.
61. Treasure Planet (2002; Ron Clements, John Musker)
I was there from the words "Treasure Island in space" and the fact that we got a good movie as well is an added bonus.
I was there from the words "Treasure Island in space" and the fact that we got a good movie as well is an added bonus.
60. Summer Hours (2008; Olivier Assayas)
Assayas is one of those rare filmmakers who knocks it out of the park almost every time and Summer Hours is a testament to that, a quiet, carefully observed, sombre and reflective family drama that hits all the right notes.
Assayas is one of those rare filmmakers who knocks it out of the park almost every time and Summer Hours is a testament to that, a quiet, carefully observed, sombre and reflective family drama that hits all the right notes.
59. Star Trek (2009; J.J. Abrams)
I love The Force Awakens, but J.J. Abrams rebooted the Star Trek movies better than he did Star Wars. This is stellar.
I love The Force Awakens, but J.J. Abrams rebooted the Star Trek movies better than he did Star Wars. This is stellar.
58. The Incredibles (2004; Brad Bird)
And... enter Pixar with one of the most gloriously fun superhero movies to date.
And... enter Pixar with one of the most gloriously fun superhero movies to date.
57. Punch-Drunk Love (2002; Paul Thomas Anderson)
One of Paul Thomas Anderson's best, and Adam Sandler has only bettered his performance here in Uncut Gems. A revelation.
One of Paul Thomas Anderson's best, and Adam Sandler has only bettered his performance here in Uncut Gems. A revelation.
56. Lost in Translation (2003; Sofia Coppola)
Bill Murray & Scarlett Johannsson are so good, and Coppola's direction is unique, capturing a unique portrayal of loneliness.
Bill Murray & Scarlett Johannsson are so good, and Coppola's direction is unique, capturing a unique portrayal of loneliness.
55. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003; Peter Weir)
We were robbed of all of the sequels for this film.
We were robbed of all of the sequels for this film.
54. The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008; Kim Jee-woon)
I love this. It's a perfect adaption of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly that's a great film in its own right.
I love this. It's a perfect adaption of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly that's a great film in its own right.
53. City of God (2002; Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund)
There's a lot of Goodfellas in this film's DNA, an epic and important crime saga that should not be ignored.
There's a lot of Goodfellas in this film's DNA, an epic and important crime saga that should not be ignored.
52. Secret Sunshine (2007; Lee Chang-dong)
A memorable examination of grief. Jeon Do-yeon's performance is one of the best of the decade.
A memorable examination of grief. Jeon Do-yeon's performance is one of the best of the decade.
51. Mother! (2009; Bong Joon-Ho)
An incredibly chilling character-centric crime drama.
An incredibly chilling character-centric crime drama.
50. My Blueberry Nights (2007; Wong Kar-Wai)
Wong Kar-Wai's American odyssey is often underappreciated but is brilliantly captivating every step of the way. Darius Khondji's cinematography is flawless.
Wong Kar-Wai's American odyssey is often underappreciated but is brilliantly captivating every step of the way. Darius Khondji's cinematography is flawless.
49. Miami Vice (2006; Michael Mann)
Glad this has got its well-deserved moment in the sun with its reappreciation. An ultra-stylised, instantly memorable action thriller.
Glad this has got its well-deserved moment in the sun with its reappreciation. An ultra-stylised, instantly memorable action thriller.
48. Casino Royale (2006; Martin Campbell)
Still in my Top 3 Bond films now that I've seen all of them since watching this for the first time. The mystery is great, Eva Green is fantastic and Daniel Craig helps give this Bond film the gritty, darker edge that it needed.
Still in my Top 3 Bond films now that I've seen all of them since watching this for the first time. The mystery is great, Eva Green is fantastic and Daniel Craig helps give this Bond film the gritty, darker edge that it needed.
47. Children of Men (2006; Alfonso Cuarón)
Visceral, unforgettable. A tour-de-force into a nightmarish post apocalyptic hellscape.
Visceral, unforgettable. A tour-de-force into a nightmarish post apocalyptic hellscape.
46. Battle Royale (2000; Kinji Fukasaku)
I haven't watched the sequels but this stands on its own marvellously. A pulpier, blood-soaked Hunger Games.
I haven't watched the sequels but this stands on its own marvellously. A pulpier, blood-soaked Hunger Games.
45. WALL·E (2008; Andrew Stanton)
Completely adorable.
Completely adorable.
44. Ocean’s Eleven (2001; Steven Soderbergh)
One of the best crime movie ensembles. Impossible not to have a good time with it.
One of the best crime movie ensembles. Impossible not to have a good time with it.
43. The Prestige (2006; Christopher Nolan)
Nolan's best movie to date. It's got plenty of style and substance, and the rare film from the director with emotional depth.
Nolan's best movie to date. It's got plenty of style and substance, and the rare film from the director with emotional depth.
42. Amélie (2001; Jean-Pierre Jeunet)
Its whimsical, quirky tone makes it full of heart and soul. Amélie soars.
Its whimsical, quirky tone makes it full of heart and soul. Amélie soars.
41. Infernal Affairs (2002; Andrew Lau, Alan Mak)
As great as The Departed is, its source material is still superior.
As great as The Departed is, its source material is still superior.
40. Ratatouille (2007; Brad Bird)
My favourite Pixar film.
My favourite Pixar film.
39. Inglourious Basterds (2009; Quentin Tarantino)
I'm a lot more miss than hit on Tarantino nowadays, but Inglorious Basterds is his best since Jackie Brown.
I'm a lot more miss than hit on Tarantino nowadays, but Inglorious Basterds is his best since Jackie Brown.
38. Shaun of the Dead (2004; Edgar Wright)
A classic? A classic.
A classic? A classic.
37. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005; Nick Park & Steve Box)
This shouldn't work as well as it does but it's just so wonderful.
This shouldn't work as well as it does but it's just so wonderful.
36. Hot Fuzz (2007; Edgar Wright)
The most finely tuned, and the best of the Cornetto Trilogy.
The most finely tuned, and the best of the Cornetto Trilogy.
35. Collateral (2004; Michael Mann)
Mann's best film of the 2000s and one of the best of his career.
Mann's best film of the 2000s and one of the best of his career.
34. The Devil’s Backbone (2001; Guillermo del Toro)
As good as ghost stories get.
As good as ghost stories get.
33. George Washington (2000; David Gordon Green)
Still one of the best directorial debuts that I've ever seen.
Still one of the best directorial debuts that I've ever seen.
32. Old Joy (2006; Kelly Reichardt)
Another Kelly Reichardt masterclass that's just so perfectly understated.
Another Kelly Reichardt masterclass that's just so perfectly understated.
31. The Host (2006; Bong Jong-Hoo)
Balances the right amount of tension, humour and horror perfectly.
Balances the right amount of tension, humour and horror perfectly.
30. Oldboy (2003; Park Chan-Wook)
That one take is just so good no other movie has quite been able to match it since.
That one take is just so good no other movie has quite been able to match it since.
