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40 Must-Watch Movies That Defined the Early 2000s (Forbes)

The year 2000 was 25 years ago? While that might not seem right to everyone, it is true, meaning it is an excellent time to look back on the first decade on this millennium. The 2000s saw advancements in CGI and the meteoric rise of the superhero movie, and it is still the decade with the highest-grossing film ever (while the $2,923,706,026 at the box office is impressive, 2009's Avatar didn't make this list). The best movies of the 2000s come from multiple markets, as many different international markets were in full swing by the start of the 21st century. From classic 2000s movies to underrated gems, great 2000s films come from many genres, from action to romance. In many ways, the 2000s feel like a transitional decade, with early 2000s movies feeling immensely Y2K and later films in the decade barely registering as nostalgic. So put down your flip phone, pull out the Blu-ray collection, and enjoy the best 2000s films.
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In the Mood for Love (2000)
In the Mood for Love (2000)
1
Spirited Away (2001)
Spirited Away (2001)
2
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
3
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
4
Oldboy (2003)
Oldboy (2003)
5
Let the Right One in (2008)
Let the Right One in (2008)
6
Memories of Murder (2003)
Memories of Murder (2003)
7
Chicago (2002)
Chicago (2002)
8
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
9
Juno (2007)
Juno (2007)
10
Ratatouille (2007)
Ratatouille (2007)
11
Memento (2000)
Memento (2000)
12
City of God (2002)
City of God (2002)
13
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
14
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
15
Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
16
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
17
Infernal Affairs (2002)
Infernal Affairs (2002)
18
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
19
28 Days Later (2002)
28 Days Later (2002)
20
Coraline (2009)
Coraline (2009)
21
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
22
Zodiac (2007)
Zodiac (2007)
23
No Country for Old Men (2007)
No Country for Old Men (2007)
24
Amélie (2001)
Amélie (2001)
25
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
26
Legally Blonde (2001)
Legally Blonde (2001)
27
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
28
Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Pride and Prejudice (2005)
29
Persepolis (2007)
Persepolis (2007)
30
Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003)
Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003)
31
Election 2 (2006)
Election 2 (2006)
32
Thirst (2009)
Thirst (2009)
33
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
34
Bring It on (2000)
Bring It on (2000)
35
Shaolin Soccer (2001)
Shaolin Soccer (2001)
36
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
37
Monsoon Wedding (2001)
Monsoon Wedding (2001)
38
Big Fish (2003)
Big Fish (2003)
39
Love & Basketball (2000)
Love & Basketball (2000)
40
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