It was the decade when many thought Hollywood finally abandoned originality altogether.
Yet, take a closer look and youll see there were a massive number of incredible films out there.
Twisty and satisfying, the movie will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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But Birchs awkward Enid feels sorry for him and tries to help his love life.
Insightful, funny, and cool but sort of sad, too.
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
Zathurais criminally unseen semi-sequel toJumanji, directed by one Jon Favreau.
Hed go on to makeIron Manin 2008.
But the rest of the cast absolutely nails it (especially Jackie Earle Haley and Jeffrey Dean Morgan).
What was once considered an unfilmable comic is now something which at times is extraordinary.
), its easy to forget just how masterful (excuse the pun) this film is.
Wish granted, she finds that her life has become everything she didnt want it to be.
Luckily, she tracks down the adult Matty, a dashing Mark Ruffalo, and begins to right wrongs.
The key to this is Garner and Ruffalos pairing.
The easy chemistry between these two makes the film a pleasure to watch.
Its easy to see why it failed upon release, but its a rewarding find over ten years later.
And why wouldnt they?
Directed byConchordsalumni Taika Waititi and starring Jemaine Clement, it was sold on that basis.
Worth it for the computer party and fight scenes alone.
Oh, and with added Jude Law doing the worlds worst Mancunian accent.
A stunning, but ultimately slight, paean to relationships.
Overblown and unwieldy it may be, but this is Joel Schumacher guilty pleasure cinema at its best.
Me Without You (2001)
Me Without Youis essentially an anti chick-flick.
The Prestige (2006)
Okay, Im going to say it The Prestigeis Christopher Nolans best film.
Not my favorite, or his most enjoyable, but in execution definitely his most accomplished.
This is a film which proclaims that its us versus them.
Perhaps it was the weird non-conformist tone that led to this sadly being the only film made so far.
Perhaps the adults who pay for the tickets simply felt out of the loop here.
Hello,Rules of Attraction.
Heres a film of razor-sharp lines and inventive visual tricks.
Disney responded with a daring take on Robert Louis StevensonsTreasure Island,relocated to outer space.
But then again, youre not here for the in-depth characterization.
I applaud any film that gives its two leads the character names Quinn Abercromby and Denton Van Zan.
Its not all cringy cheesiness, though.
Who doesnt want to see dragons fighting apache helicopters?
Well worth spending the time with.
Its one of the endlessly quotable comedies, with many people having a different favorite scene.
Telling of just how much it has succeeded is the lack of a successful music biopic since.
Morvern Callar wakes on Christmas Day to find her boyfriend has committed suicide.
PTA unleashes Adam Sandlers acting talent, and in a dramatic role, too.
Playing Barry, a social misfit with anger issues, Sandler is a revelation in the lead role.
Opposite him is Emily Watson as Lena, a girl almost as odd as Barry.
Its a delightful film, and truthfully like nothing else the director has ever made.
An old-fashioned epic that would have been a jewel of the 1940s, insteadAustraliawas lambasted as unoriginal and overwrought.
But give it a second chance and the film is incredibly rewarding.
I defy anyone to name a more intense war scene than the Japanese bombing of Darwin that Luhrmann recreates.
I dont think so (although some here at Den Of Geek really cant stand it).
This is the progression of Bond from rookie agent to cold-blooded super spy and Craig sells it perfectly.
It might take more time, butQuantumwill be better regarded in years to come.
Manic (2001)
A great ensemble cast elevates this film above merely accomplished to verging on brilliant.
Like that film,Stardustwas adapted from a book, in this case, Neil Gaimans dark fairytale.
The Mist (2007)
Frank Darabont and Stephen King its been a pretty successful partnership.
Zodiac (2007)
Before I would have said this was the best procedural film of the 21st century.
Which is a shame, asInland Empiredeserves far more than to be a curiosity in Lynchs filmography.
Its seductive, impenetrable, and mysterious, and will keep you coming back for more.
Set in 2057, the sun is dying and Earth has launched one last mission to reignite it.
Directed by Tarsem Singh and starring Lee Pace, the plot ofThe Fallis very simple.
It literally couldnt have had a bigger cultural and commercial impact.
Oh, and its easily Val Kilmers best ever performance, too.
Both director and lead are clearly reveling working with each other.
What follows is a narrative so precise and controlled that it makes you want to stand up and applaud.
Absolutely splendid stuff and a cracking performance from Robert Duvall, too.
Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
So, how exactly do you explainBubba Ho-Tepto the uninitiated?
If that doesnt make you want to watch it, then youre dead to me.
Many critics felt alienated by it, dismissing it as pretty but vacant and of limited appeal.
His turn as Jesse James is at once central and removed from the action.
He also benefits from his collaborators.
LetThe Fountainwash over you and you will be swept away.
