Only True Movie Buffs Can Score Higher Than 80% On This '00s Movie Quiz
- by Dylan Parker
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Everyone has a favorite decade for films. Usually, it depends on when they were young. This is because a childlike sense of wonder comes with the movies. When films are associated with one's childhood or teenage years, they can create a strong bond with them. But it's also true for people to be nostalgic for times that they weren't even alive during. Although, this trait usually comes with a strong knowledge of cinema. Whatever the case may be, many love the 2000s for their contribution to film. With film franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Bourne, Harry Potter, and many of Pixar's most popular and endearing classics, the 2000s were an incredible time for fans of watching films on the big screen.
This quiz will delve into some of the most popular, successful, and/or beloved films that came out between the beginning of 2000 until the end of 2010. Those who believe they can pass this quiz should attempt it. However, they should know that it's almost impossible to get every answer right. In fact, one would have to be an incredible movie expert to even get 80% on this quiz. Yeah, it's legitimately that difficult. If one doesn't believe that, proceed with caution. Best of luck!
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Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, and Hugo Weaving all reprised their roles from the original film to star in this sequel. The first sequel was filmed at the same time as the third film, but the two came out a few months apart. Generally, the sequels to The Matrix aren't seen as being as good as the original, but both tell an important story about free will, destiny, hope, and love. On top of it all, each film has great spectacle and action. What is the name of the first sequel to The Matrix?
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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy was one of the most important series of the early 2000s. Not only did they sweep up at the Academy Awards, but they inspired a whole generation of filmmakers as well as movie-goers. These Peter Jackson directed films are so beloved that they are still considered to be some of the best films of all time. This particular film, that came out in 2002, was the second in the series. It featured the return of Gandalf and the Battle of Helm's Deep.
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Jason Reitman directed this film that starred George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick. It featured a man who felt far more comfortable in the sky than he did living in his lonely apartment. He also enjoyed his job, which was traveling around to different businesses in order to fire their employees for them. However, he soon learns that he may be wanting something more stable than a life in the air. Unfortunately, things don't go exactly as planned for him.
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This epic movie completely reimagined the character of Batman for a new generation. It was the second in a trilogy. Christian Bale gets a real chance to shine in the role of Batman, and the late Heath Ledger gives a scene-stealing performance as The Joker. The movie is less of a comic book film and more of a modern film noir with elements of comic book action. If anything, it's closer to the film, Heat. What is the name of this beloved comic book movie?
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This movie has more A list actors in than perhaps any other movie. Seriously, almost all of the roles in this film are occupied by people who would normally lead a film. The cast includes George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, Carl Reiner, Casey Affleck, Elliott Gould, Scott Caan, Bernie Mac, and Don Cheadle. It was so successful that it launched two sequels and a soft-revamp. All of which are variations on the original title. What was this beloved Vegas casino heist film called?
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Steven Spielberg directed this 2005 film based on the real-life events that took the lives of Jewish athletes in 1972. It follows agents of the Mossad who attempt to capture or take out the people responsible for the events. The film has an all-star cast that includes Eric Bana, Hanns Zischler, Mathieu Kassovitz, Daniel Craig, Ciaran Hinds, and Geoffrey Rush. The film was a favorite at the Oscars and was written by Eric Roth and Tony Kushner. It's a great film worth watching.
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Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki is known for creating some of the most moving, authentic, and adult animated films of all time. But this 2001 film may just be his best and most beloved. It follows a 10-year-old named Chihiro and her parents who stumble across a deserted amusement park. They find out that it's a resort for supernatural beings. She must work there in order to free herself and her parents from the beings that dwell within it. What is the name of this film?
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George Clooney gives his best performance in this 2007 legal thriller. It follows a "fixer" at a prestigious law firm who does everything he can to break free from his job and settle his debts. However, he's pulled into a convoluted case that involves one of his colleagues turning against the company he was hired to defend. The masterful film by Tony Gilroy also stars Tilda Swinton, in an Oscar-winning role, the late Sydney Pollack, Michael O'Keefe, and Tom Wilkinson.
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Right off the success of the first Matrix movie, Carrie-Anne Moss decided to star in this convoluted film by a director that very few people knew at the time... Christopher Nolan. This was his second feature film and pretty much cemented him as a master filmmaker capable of taking material like Batman. The film starred Guy Pearce as a man trying to track down the man responsible for the ending of his wife. However, he has memory loss. The film may be complex, but it's one of the best of all time.
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Sofia Coppola came out of her father's filmmaking shadows with this Oscar-winning film about two strangers stuck in Tokyo. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star as the pair who meet at a hotel and form an unlikely friendship. Although the film doesn't have much in the way of a plot, it's one of the best character studies of all time. It's impossibly beautiful and features one of the greatest mysteries at the end. What is the name of this beloved film?
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The 2000s were very kind to Jason Reitman who had multiple hit movies that were all nominated and won Academy Awards. One of his most beloved films has to be this one. It follows a quirky and hilarious young woman who finds out that she's is carrying her best-friend's child. She then decides to give it up to a young family who may or may not be all that they seem. This film, written by Diablo Cody, is one of the most charming ever made.
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Matt Damon has starred as Jason Bourne in a number of different movies. The character, who is based off of one from a series of Robert Ludlum novels, has become very beloved. The first three films of the series all came out in the 2000s, but many believe that the third one is the best. It follows Bourne as he finally returns home to face the man who put him in the training program to begin with. The film also stars Joan Allen and David Strathairn. What is the name of this third Bourne film?
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This 2004 animated superhero film by Brad Bird and Pixar is easily one of the most beloved ever. It follows a family of superheroes who must work together to stop a villain. However, they must work on their own relationships to do so. This involves the parents being honest with their children about their identities, responsibilities, and their powers themselves. It features the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone, and Sarah Vowell. It has one of the best scores and even got it's own sequel in 2018.
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This 2005 drama/indie film got a lot of love from the BET Awards as well as the Academy Awards. Especially when it came to its original song. The film, which was directed by Craig Brewster, follows DJay who lives of the tough streets of Memphis, Tennessee, One day, DJay decides that he must follow his dreams of becoming a rap superstar. However, his past life constantly attempts to hold him back. The film starred Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Taryn Manning, DJ Qualls, and Anthony Anderson.
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Everybody was surprised when this film beat Avatar for the Best Picture Oscar. It was a particularly strong competition as the film's director, Kathryn Bigelow, was up against her ex, James Cameron. However, Bigelow's film was far stronger than Cameron's. It follows an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit and one officer who seems to prefer being in harm's way than being safe with his family back at home. The film starred Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, and Ralph Fiennes. What is the name of it?
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This was the last film in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings series, which were based off of the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Even though the first two were loved by the Academy, this is the only one that one the Best picture Oscar. One of the reasons is because of the sheer amount of work that went into every detail of the film. Not to mention, it was the most emotionally impactful of the series. The movie has gone down as one of the best of all time.
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This Martin Scorsese masterpiece was based on a foreign film called "Infernal Affairs". But the two are actually quite different. This film follows a South Boston cop who goes deep undercover to infiltrate Frank Costello's mob and determine who from the police department is feeding him information. This cat-and-mouse film starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Vera Farmiga, Mark Wahlberg, Ray Winstone, and Martin Sheen. It won the Best Picture Academy Award. What is the name of this crime film?
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Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg wrote this 2007 film which was based on their experiences running around as teenagers in Vancouver, B.C. Canada (Indiewire). They cast Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as versions of themselves who are trying to make the most of their final days in high school by having as much fun as possible. But, at its heart, the film is really about a friendship being put to the test. It also stars Seth Rogen, Emma Stone, and Bill Hader.
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J.J. Abrams revamped the Star Trek series with this 2009 film. It followed a young Captain Kirk as he gets himself abroad Captain Pyke's ship and meets all of the famous characters. At first, he and Spock don't quite get along, but they have to learn to work together if they are going to stop Eric Bana's Nero. The film starred Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth, Zachary Quinto, the late Leonard Nimoy, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, the late Anton Yelchin, and Zoe Saldana as Uhura.
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David Cronenberg directed this 2007 mystery drama about a midwife with potentially harmful information against a crime family in London. She comes into contact with a driver and bodyguard for the family, Nikolai, who she forms an interesting bond with. The film starred Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel, Armin Mueller, and Sinead Cusack. This brooding film was loved by critics as well as audience members alike. It was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award (Empire). What is the name of this 2007 film?
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The original Ocean's series came to an end with this 2007 caper. It followed the Ocean's team banding together once more. However, instead of wanting to take money from others for financial gain, they simply wanted to shut down the business of a new casino run by Willy Bank (Al Pacino). This is because Bank ran afoul of one of the Ocean's members, Reuben (Elliott Gould). The film had every single member of the original cast, with the exception of Julia Roberts and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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This 2009 animated Disney film follows Tiana who dreams of opening the best restaurant in New Orleans. However, her journey goes in a different direction when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into an amphibian by Dr. Facilier. The Prince mistakes Tiana for a Princess and ends up turning her into an animal as well. The film featured the voices of Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Jim Cummings, and John Musker. What is the name of this animated film?
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Tim Burton directed this charming and touching 2003 film. The film, which featured an all-star cast, followed a son who attempts to reconnect with his father who is near the end of his life. The pair didn't get along since the father always told stories that were too fantastical to be true. Therefore, the son never felt he knew his dad. The film is about their reconciliation and the amazing life of Edward Bloom. It starred Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Jessica Lange, Marion Cotillard, Helena Bonham Carter, and Danny DeVito.
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This 2001 Pixar film followed a bunch of monsters who go to work jumping out of kids' closets in order to retrieve the energy they need to run their town. However, things change once a child comes through the closet door and into the monster's world. This charming film, which was directed by Pete Docter, was so successful that it even got its own sequel. It featured the voices of John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Bob Peterson, Mary Gibbs, and Steve Buscemi.
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The name of this X-Men sequel was too complicated to say, therefore it's usually just known as "X2". The film is seen as one of the best superhero films ever (Empire). This is because of the heartfelt story at the score of the epic adventure. The film follows Hugh Jackman's Wolverine as he returns to the X-Men to help them battle a government organization that seeks to take out mutants. This forces Magneto to briefly join forces with Xavier's mutants. The film also starred Patrick Stewart, Sir Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, and Halle Berry.
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Before The Two Towers and The Return of the King was the film that started the Lord of the Rings series. This beautifully made Peter Jackson film followed a young Hobbit named Frodo who goes on a quest to take out a powerful ring that will allow Sauron to have dominion over all of Middle Earth. The film starred Elijah Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, Sir Christopher Lee, John Rhys-Davis, and Sean Bean.
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Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher, Jane Seymour and Christopher Walken all appeared in this romantic comedy which came out in 2005. This movie was incredibly popular upon its release and ended up receiving five MTV Movie Awards. It followed two guys who went around pretending to be other people in order to sneak into weddings and funerals. While there, they would get all the free booze, food, dancing, and phone numbers they could possibly want. This film was hilarious.
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Although it seemed like Pixar couldn't top themselves with films like Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., they did just that with this 2008 Academy Award winner. The animated film barely contained any dialogue as it featured a little robot who works on Earth all alone, trying to clean it up. The robot begins to fall in love with another robot even though it's said that robots don't have human attributes. Jeff Garlin and Fred Willard are really the only two that have any actual lines in the film.
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Alan Moore, David Lloyd, and the Wachowskis helped James McTeigue adapt this story from Moore's graphic-novel. It followed a freedom fighter in 2020's London who attempts to take down the government which has taken control of everything and everyone. The freedom fighter eventually joins forces with a young woman named Eve, who he develops a strong respect for. The film starred Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Stephen Fry, John Hurt, and Stephen Rea. What is the name of this stylistic film?
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It seems Pixar just couldn't stop having home-runs when it came to their 2000s movies. This film, directed by Pete Doctor and Bob Peterson, follows an elderly man who decides he'd rather fly his house away then let it be taken away by those who have bought the land. Unfortunately, he ends up dragging a scout with him who he is forced to spend time with. The charming adventure film features the voices of Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai, and Christopher Plummer.
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This superhero movie is what started the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only did it completely revamp Robert Downey Jr., but it also created a movie empire. The film also starred Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, and Jon Favreau, who also directed the action flick. The film focused on a billionaire inventor who has a change of heart and becomes a superhero. This film was a critical and commercial success and lead to two sequels. What is the name of this film?
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Many of the Harry Potter films came out in the 2000s. In fact, the majority of them did. But this 2005 film was the fourth entry in the franchise. It followed Harry as he competed in the Triwizard Tournament and had his first major crush. It also introduced Brendan Gleeson as Alastor Moody, David Tennant as Barty Crouch Jr., and Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort, who got his form back at the end of the film. What is the name of this fourth film?
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This Best Picture winner was one of the best films ever made by the Coen Brothers. It was a Neo-Western Noir that followed three men chasing one another. Josh Brolin plays the first man, who gets his hands on a suitcase full of money. Unfortunately for him, a hit-man (Javier Bardem) is right on his tail. Then there's Tommy Lee Jones' sheriff, who attempts to track them both down before the inevitable happens. What is the name of this incredible movie?
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A lot of the Harry Potter films came out in the 2000s. But this 2007 film was the fifth entry in the franchise. It followed Harry as he was forced to create his own team of young wizards that mimic that of his godfather Sirius Black's team. The film also introduced Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange, Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge, and featured the epic duel between Lord Voldemort and Albus Dumbledore. What is the name of this fifth film?
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Will Ferrell starred as Buddy in this heartwarming 2003 film. Buddy was accidentally transported to The North Pole as a child. He ended up becoming an elf there, even though he was of a tall stature. Eventually, he comes down to New York City where he attempts to reunite with his real family. But it's not that easy since he's been used to the Elf lifestyle up until then. It also starred James Caan, Artie Lange, Ed Asner, and Zooey Deschanel. What is the name of this charming film?
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In this Ocean's sequel, the team is forced to collect all the money they took from Andy Garcia's character, Terry Benedict, in the first film. If they don't, all of their lives will be on the line. The team travels to Europe, where they attempt to take a valuable egg in order to pay off their debt. The convoluted and stylistic film featured the addition of Catherine Zeta-Jones to the cast. It also featured a number of celebrity cameos. What is the name of this sequel?
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Before Christopher Nolan got to direct his masterful Dark Knight film, he kicked off the franchise with this film. This film completely reworked the character of Batman for the modern era. Even though the film is more stylistic than its two sequels, it does feel rooted in reality. It followed Bruce Wayne as he became Batman and attempted to stop Ra's Al Ghul and The Scarecrow from taking out the city of Gotham. It starred Christian Bale, Katie Holmes, and Liam Neeson.
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This 2004 comedy featured Will Ferrell and an all-star cast of favorites. The film was set in the 1970s and followed a group of news broadcasters who hoped to make their mark on San Diego and the entire country. The film itself is one of the funniest comedies of all time. It features Christina Applegate as an upstart reporter, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Vince Vaughn, and David Koechner. It was directed by Adam McKay and even got it's own sequel years later.
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Johnny Depp starred as Jack Sparrow in the first film in this epic franchise. The first Pirates film was easily the best as it featured a classic story that was told in a way that had never been done before. It also had a funny, adventure-filled script that any actor would love to sink their teeth into. The film also starred Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, and Jonathan Pryce.. it was nominated for multiple Oscars, including a Supporting Actor nod for Depp. What is the name of this first Pirates film?
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Long before The Shape of Water, master director and visionary Guillermo del Toro created this Oscar-winning film. The film is set in 1944 and follows the stepdaughter of a leader of soldiers who are sent to the forests of Spain to flush out the troops not fighting alongside them. Rather than face her step-father and the things going on around her, the young woman falls into her fantasies which are filled with mythical beings. The film starred Maribel Verdu, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones, Ariadna Gil, and Sergi Lopez.
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This charming animated film from Pixar follows a young rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a master chef. His family constantly attempts to dissuade him from his dream since he is, in fact, a rodent. Eventually, he joins forces with a young man who also wants to become a chef. Together, they make amazing dishes that can impress even the most critical food critics. It featured the voices of Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, and Brad Garrett. What is the name of this charming animated film?
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Danny Boyle directed this 2008 film that won the Best Picture Academy Award. The film, which featured an assortment of award-winning music, followed an uneducated young boy as he participates on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire". The film goes back to help inform the audience on how this kid could possibly answer the questions. The beautiful and exciting film starred Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Anil Kapoor, Rubina Ali, and Azharuddin Ismail. What is the name of this amazing Best-Picture winner?
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This film is set in a time where the world has gone infertile. There hasn't been a new baby born in years. There's also an overpopulation problem that's being dealt with by governments overstepping their bounds. The film follows a man who learns to have some hope in humankind. He does his best to protect the only pregnant woman in the world by taking her to a safe-zone. The film, which was directed by Alfonso Cuaron, starred Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Michael Caine.
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This film completely revamped the James Bond franchise, which was pretty unrealistic until this point. It was the first film to feature Daniel Craig as the famous character, as well as grounded him in only a heightened reality. It showed how James Bond became the MI6 agent he became as well as how he became impervious to love. The film also starred Eva Green as Vesper, Mad Mikkelsen, Caterina Murino, and Judi Dench as M. The film was directed by Martin Campbell.
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Sacha Baron Cohen released this Larry Charles directed mockumentary in 2006. It followed a popular reporter from Western Asia traveling to the home of the Yankees, in order to find out what makes their country so great. What follows is a series of hilarious scenerios that can't be written about here. While this character manages to anger practically everyone he comes into contact with, he gets to meet the love of his life, Pamela Anderson. What was the name of this 2006 comedy mockumentary?
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Steven Spielberg directed this Leonardo DiCaprio film. It was based on a true story of a teenager who learns how to forge cheques. This takes him on a journey that allows him to become an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer, without even going to school. Eventually, he is chased by the authorities who attempt to bring him in. The film also starred Tom Hanks, Jennifer Garner, Amy Adams, Martin Sheen, and Christopher Walken. What was the name of this excellent chase film?
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How could anyone forget this charming film from 2003? It's one of the best animated films ever made due to its heart, sense of humor, and incredible creativity. The film follows a clownfish named Marlin, who is forced to work with a forgetful fish in order to locate his missing son. It's one of the most touching father/son stories of all time. Anyone can relate to it, no matter their age. It was a massive hit, and many viewers loved the supporting character Dory so much she got her own movie. What is the name of this film?
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Jake Gyllenhaal starred in this mind-bending drama that grew a very dedicated fanbase in 2001. It follows a teenager who learns that the world will end in 28 days. He realizes that he must stop certain events from happening in order to reverse what is said to happen. The film features a guy in a giant bunny outfit, parallel universes, and the ever-present discussion of whether he has lost his mind or not. The film also starred Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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Ridley Scott directed this Best Picture Academy Award Winner. Russell Crowe also won an Oscar for his role as Maximus, a general who is made into a gladiator after the son of the Emperor overthrows his father. Eventually the gladitor reveals his identity. This puts his life at risk, but luckily he grows popular with the public. The epic and beautiful film also featured Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Connie Nielsen, the late Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, and Spencer Treat Clark.
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This X-Men film was popular in the 2000s for all the wrong reasons. It was the third installement in the orignal X-Men saga but missed on almost every mark. This is especially true when you compare it to the film that preceded it. In this adventure, the X-Men are forced to decide whether or not they will take a cure for their mutant genes or not. Additonally, the Dark Phoenix Saga is explored, but not very well. Hopefully, they fix it in the upcoming Dark Pheonix movie.