Best Films of 2001

An ensemble cast in a movie where nothing really happens

Cage with a ridiculous Italian accent. Need I say more?

Well, Renee Zellwegger is in it; that's never a good start.

Daddy would you like some sausage?

The title is deceiving, there's nothing original about this film.

Count me out.

A ridiculous parody that doesn't take anything seriously

Didn't make it to the last dance

Nice performances but just a slow, dull movie and story

Keanu acting with kids

The first was a fun family adventure; the second worked off that had crapped out a tiresome film.

Almost as good as "The Dark Knight", ahahaha.

And Along came another average crime thriller based off a James Patterson novel.

Almost as creative as the franchise's fourth film title, "Fast and Furious"

An intriguing look at the life of an unlikely porn hero

What a drastic negative change from the first
The opening scene with the old people rapping to Mystical was a good start; but was to be followed by mostly crap.

The first 15 minutes were good.

I found little reasoning behind Barry winning an Oscar for this role.

What a mild mild mild mild remake of the classic; can you guess what the classic's name was?

This French comedy about relationships is dialogue heavy and interesting enough half of the time.

If this is evolution we're in trouble

The first was smart, creepy and horrifying; the second was gross and still creepy.

The drama is a little soapy but the actresses do give ernest performances at times.

Director: Terry Zwigoff
His 3rd Movie
My 4th movie watched from the director.

A rightfully odd look at two friends trying to tackle life immediately after graduation and trying to figure out who they are what they want to be. The main character's development is effectively shown in strange and lovely scenes. Actually released the year I graduated yet it took me 20 years to actually watch it.

Added to Lists:

The Child Actors of my Adolescence - Thora Birch, Scar Jo
Top Ten Performances - Scarlet Johansson
Steve Buscemi the best supporting actor of all time?

Meg Ryan makes a small rebound with in this movie with Wolverine

I may have just fallen for... yes, I'm in love with Anne Hathaway.

Why did they make a third one. Did they really think adding Pteradactyles (sp?) would bring people back after a disappointing second film. They did one thing right, no Julianne Moore.

Amazing art, story left me wanting more. A lot more.

Owen Wilson actually pulls off the serious role but comedy is where he excels

A decent kids action flick

This movie wants to be so much better than it is. It has all of the elements but execution is pedestrian. The most entertaining part about it is I am watching it in 2019 and it's about 'hot new' ideas from 2000/2001.

The shipping news isn't great news; but we do get to experience a soft spoken Spacey selling it's easy to buy Blanchett being a bad bitch, too.

Director: Gore Verbinski
His 2nd movie
My 9th movie watched from the director

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Confusing Titles

Judy playing Judy. This has to be Davis' best role in what is a surprisingly decent biopic, with exceptional performances from Hugh Laurie (playing Minnelli) and Victor Garber, as well.

Rock is funny but not real believable if he wants us to think he's a down to earth guy.

An iconic role for Jolie. A lot of flash but little substance in this action flick

Pretty funny; but got old by the end. Kid Rock should not be in movies.

A British remake where they play football instead of American Football. Not as good as the original, better than the Sandler remake.

Here's one actor who should not play a Mexican, or anyone for that matter. A pretty good movie with a pretty piss-poor actor (Mark Wahlberg) He, like Julianne Moore, ruins potentially great movies. Wait, they were both in 'Boogie Nights', how the hell did they not ruin that brilliant movie for me? Probably because it was one of the first films I had seen either one of them in.

Inconsistent animated styles kind of threw me off in this lesser-seen Disney movie that actually has a good story and the indelible voice of James Garner.

Director: Sandra Goldbacher
Her 2nd Movie
My 1st movie watched from the director

Friel and Williams are incredible together and really make this the movie it is, which might not be memorable outside of their performances. Maclachlan plays an interesting role, too, widening his range a bit.

Added to Lists:
Baths that Last
Top Ten Performances - Anna Friel
Top Ten Performances - Michelle Williams (Honorable Mention)
Top Ten Performances - Kyle Maclachlan (Honorable Mention)


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Location: Isle of Wight and Brighton, England, UK

Sir Kingsley is a bad ass. I thought there would be a lot more sex in it, though... I made it all the way through, but my friends left after 20 minutes.

Director: Peter & Bobby Farrelly
Their 5th movie
My 10th movie watched from the directors

High anticipation lead to low amusement. Still good enough for three stars, which is not good enough for the Farrelly Brothers

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Animation/Life Action Hybrids
Inside the Human Body

When I watch this I think of an ex-girlfriend, as she fits perfectly in this role.

Winslett and Dench, two British high-art actors; of course this will be good. Eh, they've done better.