2000 Ranked Films
The ranked list of 2000 films that I have seen so far.
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- DirectorAng LeeStarsChow Yun-FatMichelle YeohZiyi ZhangA young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.10/10
Featuring fight choreography that's as fluid as its sweeping score, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a wholly spiritual, wholly visceral martial-arts flick courtesy of maestro Ang Lee. - DirectorRidley ScottStarsRussell CroweJoaquin PhoenixConnie NielsenA former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.10/10
As exciting as it is cathartic, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator proffers a sword-and-sandals epic that supplies its narrative the proper gravitas it needs to resonate. - DirectorCameron CroweStarsBilly CrudupPatrick FugitKate HudsonA high-school boy in the early 1970s is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour.10/10
Headlining a fine-tuned cast with perfect chemistry, Almost Famous is an evocative passion piece from Cameron Crowe that deftly captures the zeitgeist of its era. - DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsJulia RobertsAlbert FinneyDavid BrisbinAn unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.10/10
Anchored by a commanding performance from Julia Roberts in the title role, Erin Brockovich is a wholly engrossing human interest and legal drama movie from start to finish. - DirectorKar-Wai WongStarsTony Leung Chiu-waiMaggie CheungSiu Ping-LamTwo neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.10/10
With a mood-driven, aloof narrative that will demand viewer attention, In the Mood for Love showcases a masterclass in directing from Wong Kar-wai. - DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsTom HanksHelen HuntPaul SanchezA FedEx executive undergoes a physical and emotional transformation after crash landing on a deserted island.10/10
Quietly compelling all the way through, Cast Away finds Tom Hanks working at the top of his game to deliver a deeply convincing and captivating one-man show. - DirectorPeter LordNick ParkStarsMel GibsonJulia SawalhaPhil DanielsWhen a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.10/10
Perhaps Aardman Animation’s magnum opus, Chicken Run proves thoroughly charming in its claymation practices and darkly comedic themes. - DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsMichael DouglasBenicio Del ToroCatherine Zeta-JonesA conservative judge is appointed by the President to spearhead America's escalating war against drugs, only to discover that his teenage daughter is a crack addict. Two DEA agents protect an informant. A jailed drug baron's wife attempts to carry on the family business.9/10
The most narratively accessible crime drama Traffic is not, but thanks to Steven Soderbergh’s signature visual style, it’s more than able to suck the viewer into its bleak diegesis. - DirectorStephen DaldryStarsJamie BellJulie WaltersJean HeywoodA talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family.9/10
Thoroughly inspiring and headlining a star-making first feature performance from the young Jamie Bell, Billy Elliot might just be the feel-good movie of the year. - DirectorM. Night ShyamalanStarsBruce WillisSamuel L. JacksonRobin WrightA man learns something extraordinary about himself after a devastating accident.9/10
A shrewd subversion of the superhero paradigm, Unbreakable features M. Night Shyamalan at his subtlest and most emotionally affecting. - DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsGeorge ClooneyJohn TurturroTim Blake NelsonIn the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.9/10
O Brother, Where Art Thou? takes a literary classic and repurposes it with a southern, musical twist in a way only the Coen Brothers can. - DirectorStephen FrearsStarsJohn CusackIben HjejleTodd LouisoRob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress.9/10
Emotionally intellectual and arrestingly honest, High Fidelity bobs and weaves through its many plot points with endearing characters and a killer soundtrack. - DirectorTakashi MiikeStarsRyo IshibashiEihi ShiinaTetsu SawakiA widower takes an offer to screen girls at a special audition, arranged for him by a friend to find him a new wife. The one he fancies is not who she appears to be after all.9/10
Crafting a psychological thriller that's as mysterious as it is spellbinding, Takashi Miike has Audition ingeniously playing with delusion and reality right up to its grisly conclusion. - DirectorJay RoachStarsBen StillerRobert De NiroTeri PoloMale nurse Greg Focker meets his girlfriend's parents before proposing, but her suspicious father is every date's worst nightmare.8/10
Meet the Parents’s titular premise may be played out, but a game cast, particularly a scene-stealing Robert De Niro, keep it more than fresh. - DirectorMark DindalStarsDavid SpadeJohn GoodmanEartha KittEmperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne with the help of Pacha, the gentle llama herder.8/10
It’s off-brand Disney, but with a novel story and a unique sense of humor, The Emperor’s New Groove has no shortage of laugh-inducing sight gags. - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsGuy PearceCarrie-Anne MossJoe PantolianoA man with short-term memory loss attempts to track down his wife's murderer.8/10
Memento’s story structure will be sure to challenge casual viewership, but Christopher Nolan’s unique voice makes it wholly memorable. - DirectorKinji FukasakuStarsTatsuya FujiwaraAki MaedaTarô YamamotoIn the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill one another under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.8/10
Transcending its source material the way only film can, Battle Royale is a thematically and visually arresting action-thriller with loads of influence on speculative fiction as a whole. - DirectorGus Van SantStarsSean ConneryRob BrownF. Murray AbrahamForrester, the author of a famous book, decides to help Jamal, a 16-year-old student, discover his writing prowess by mentoring him and enrolling him into a prestigious private school.8/10
Finding Forrester somewhat resembles Gus Van Sant's previous works, however relative conviction in its characterizations carry it through to the end. - DirectorTom DeyStarsJackie ChanOwen WilsonLucy LiuA Chinese man travels to the Wild West to rescue a kidnapped Princess. After teaming up with a train robber, the unlikely duo takes on a Chinese traitor and his corrupt boss.8/10
Brilliantly pairing the comedic sensibilities of Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson, Shanghai Noon is the Western-set buddy comedy for the ages. - DirectorLasse HallströmStarsJuliette BinocheJohnny DeppJudi DenchA French woman and her young daughter open up a chocolate shop in a small remote village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.7/10
Chocolat never really savors the emotionality at the core of its story, but with some delectable performances from Juliette Binoche and the like, it proves a surprising treat. - DirectorGuy RitchieStarsJason StathamBrad PittStephen GrahamUnscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.7/10
Even if its intertwining story isn't the easiest to follow (especially for those across the pond), Snatch is witty, sharply edited and boasts a horde of distinctive characters. - DirectorEric LeightonRalph ZondagStarsD.B. SweeneyJulianna MarguliesSamuel E. WrightAn orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sanctuary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.7/10
Employing some CGI work heretofore unseen, Dinosaur will excite viewers young and old, even if its narrative is a bit prehistoric. - DirectorMary HarronStarsChristian BaleJustin TherouxJosh LucasA wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies.7/10
American Psycho never really comes full circle on its timely themes, but thanks to a captivating turn from Christian Bale, it proves to be a memorable foray into the mind of a killer. - DirectorStig BergqvistPaul DemeyerStarsChristine CavanaughElizabeth DailyCheryl ChaseWhile on a family vacation in Paris, the Rugrats attempt to help Chuckie find a new mom while stopping his dad from marrying a conniving businesswoman who hates kids.7/10
C'est chic! Rugrats in Paris: The Movie has more scrumptious storytelling and clever kiddie humor than its predecessor. - DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsMel GibsonHeath LedgerJoely RichardsonPeaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.7/10
Roland Emmerich’s histrionic approach often robs The Patriot of its story’s nuance, though most audiences should feel properly inspired regardless.