The aughts mark an era of great art. Indie rock, for example, started to gain momentum in the music realm while movies exploded with the kind of fresh innovation and creativity that can only come from the dawn of a new millennium. There were duds, for sure. Most people just use Snakes on a Plane as anything but a joke, and seemingly interesting releases such as Garden State are boring when rewatched today. And while there were plenty of great action movies, there were some duds as well.
We’ve had an additional decade to see which movies struck a chord, whether it’s as a result of phenomenal acting, clever editing, or an intoxicating script. The first decade of the 21st century was blessed with many iconic films. Below, we rounded up the best movies of the 2000s to watch. If you are looking for more films to stream from other eras, check out our list of the best Amazon Prime movies or the best movies on Netflix.
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
Gangs of New York (2002)
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Sideways (2004)
Up (2009)
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Bowling for Columbine (2002)
Adaptation. (2002)
Memento (2000)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Ray (2004)
Amélie (2001)
Zodiac (2007)
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