Power of Film: Top Rated Films of the New Millennium
What hath this new century wrought? In our latest Power of Film feature, we chronicle the The Top Rated Films of the New Millennium, looking at the 15 films made since 2000 that our users have rated as the best of the new millennium. Despite the prevalence of a certain trilogy and a particular comic book hero, there are surprises to be had, from independent films to non-English language films to even two animated favorites, one from just this year.
15. Requiem for a Dream (2000)Our users say: " wish everyone I care about would see Requiem for a Dream... it's a rare piece of work that will challenge and probably change them." |
14. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)Our users say: "A bizarre but wonderful movie, a very strange and remarkably tender experience... A warm hearted original love story..." |
13. Spirited Away (2001)Our users say: "An amazing achievement in animation... Pop in the DVD; leave this world for two hours and when you will be almost certainly enriched and ready to take the trip again..." |
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12. The Pianist (2002)Our users say: "A haunting film, one that you won't forget... This is one of the best films I have ever seen and what it did to me I cannot describe in words..." |
11. The Lives of Others (2006)Our users say: "A stunning directorial debut which deserves to be seen everywhere... This should be seen in every country and its merits trumpeted from the skies..." |
10. The Departed (2006)Our users say: "Superb acting on top of brilliant storytelling... my lasting impression was that I had sat through 2 and half hours of brilliant and especially entertaining storytelling..." |
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9. Amélie (2001)Our users say: "I very rarely give movies a 10, and I was indeed considering a 9 for a while, but for me this is one of those movies I will come back to time after time..." |
8. WALL·E (2008)Our users say: "Who says popular films can't be art? WALL·E is magical... I don't think I have ever seen an animated film that has satisfied me more..." |
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)Our users say: "A standing ovation for all concerned... This second installment of the story is a masterpiece in every sense... Gollum is profoundly disturbing, amusing, almost lovable..." |
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6. Memento (2000)Our users say: "Addictive and fun to figure out... Confusion, uncertainty, and paranoia as an art form... Can't believe how much I'm still thinking the day after..." |
5. Up (2009)Our users say: "Pixar hits it out of the park, again... Not only is it extremely entertaining, but also gut-bustingly hilarious, and beautifully told throughout..." |
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Our users say: "One of the greatest films of all time... Star Wars has been dethroned... As far as I'm concerned, it's one of the greatest films of all time..." |
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3. City of God (2002)Our users say: "Stunning - in every sense of the word... One of the best contemporary films ever made... It's rare a great film like this is made, especially these days..." |
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)Our users say: "Not only the best of the "Lord of the Rings" series, but sets a new standard of epic filmmaking... Unprecedented... Peter Jackson has done it..." |
1. The Dark Knight (2008)Our users say: "This is the first time I can remember where a summer blockbuster film far surpasses the hype... So much more than a Batman movie... The Dark Masterpiece..." |
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