How many of these iconic 2000s action movies have you seen?
1. Gladiator (2000)
Synopsis
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorRidley Scott
- Director: WritersDavid FranzoniJohn LoganWilliam Nicholson
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2000
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172495/?ref_=ls_t_1
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2. The Patriot (2000)
Synopsis
Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorRoland Emmerich
- Director: WriterRobert Rodat
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2000
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187393/?ref_=ls_t_2
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3. The Dark Knight (2008)
Synopsis
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman, James Gordon and Harvey Dent work to stop the menace
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorChristopher Nolan
- Director: WritersJonathan NolanChristopher NolanDavid S. Goyer
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2008
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/?ref_=ls_t_3
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4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Synopsis
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorPeter Jackson
- Director: WritersJ.R.R. TolkienFran WalshPhilippa Boyens
- Country: New Zealand
- Release Date: 2001
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/?ref_=ls_t_4
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5. X-Men (2000)
Synopsis
In a world where mutants (evolved super-powered humans) exist and are discriminated against, two groups form for an inevitable clash: the supremacist Brotherhood, and the pacifist X-Men.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorBryan Singer
- Director: WritersTom DeSantoBryan SingerDavid Hayter
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2000
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120903/?ref_=ls_t_5
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6. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Synopsis
Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate “Captain” Jack Sparrow to save Elizabeth Swann, the governor’s daughter and his love, from Jack’s former pirate allies, who are now undead.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorGore Verbinski
- Director: WritersTed ElliottTerry RossioStuart Beattie
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2003
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325980/?ref_=ls_t_6
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7. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Synopsis
Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorPeter Jackson
- Director: WritersJ.R.R. TolkienFran WalshPhilippa Boyens
- Country: New Zealand
- Release Date: 2003
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/?ref_=ls_t_7
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8. Watchmen (2009)
Synopsis
In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorZack Snyder
- Director: WritersDave GibbonsDavid HayterAlex Tse
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2009
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/?ref_=ls_t_8
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9. Spider-Man (2002)
Synopsis
After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorSam Raimi
- Director: WritersStan LeeSteve DitkoDavid Koepp
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2002
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145487/?ref_=ls_t_9
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10. Batman Begins (2005)
Synopsis
After witnessing his parents’ death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorChristopher Nolan
- Director: WritersBob KaneDavid S. GoyerChristopher Nolan
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2005
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372784/?ref_=ls_t_10
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11. Old Boy (2003)
Synopsis
After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorPark Chan-wook
- Director: WritersGaron TsuchiyaNobuaki MinegishiPark Chan-wook
- Country: South Korea
- Release Date: 2003
- Language: Korean
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/?ref_=ls_t_11
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12. Transformers (2007)
Synopsis
An ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorMichael Bay
- Director: WritersRoberto OrciAlex KurtzmanJohn Rogers
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2007
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418279/?ref_=ls_t_12
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13. Apocalypto (2006)
Synopsis
As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, a young man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorMel Gibson
- Director: WritersMel GibsonFarhad Safinia
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2006
- Language: Maya
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472043/?ref_=ls_t_13
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14. Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Synopsis
Balian of Ibelin travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades of the 12th century, and there he finds himself as the defender of the city and its people.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorRidley Scott
- Director: WriterWilliam Monahan
- Country: United Kingdom
- Release Date: 2005
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0320661/?ref_=ls_t_14
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15. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Synopsis
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorPeter Jackson
- Director: WritersJ.R.R. TolkienFran WalshPhilippa Boyens
- Country: New Zealand
- Release Date: 2002
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167261/?ref_=ls_t_15
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16. National Treasure (2004)
Synopsis
A historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorJon Turteltaub
- Director: WritersJim KoufCormac WibberleyMarianne Wibberley
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2004
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368891/?ref_=ls_t_16
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17. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Synopsis
The early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experimentation into the metal-lined mutant Wolverine.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorGavin Hood
- Director: WritersDavid BenioffSkip Woods
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2009
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458525/?ref_=ls_t_17
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18. Kill Bill (2003)
Synopsis
A pregnant assassin, code-named The Bride, goes into a coma for four years after her ex-boss Bill brutally attacks her. When she wakes up, she sets out to seek revenge on him and his associates.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorQuentin Tarantino
- Director: WritersQuentin TarantinoUma Thurman
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2003
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266697/?ref_=ls_t_18
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19. Casino Royale (2006)
Synopsis
After earning a licence to kill, secret agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, in Montenegro.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorMartin Campbell
- Director: WritersNeal PurvisRobert WadePaul Haggis
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2006
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381061/?ref_=ls_t_19
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20. Tropic Thunder (2008)
Synopsis
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.
Film Information
- Writer: DirectorBen Stiller
- Director: WritersJustin TherouxBen StillerEtan Cohen
- Country: United States
- Release Date: 2008
- Language: English
- IMDb Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0942385/?ref_=ls_t_20