Movies · 2001
A Cinematic Odyssey into Fantasy and Illusion
The dawn of a new millennium brought legendary fantasy franchises, groundbreaking animation, and surreal indie classics to the big screen. Moviegoers sought escapism and wonder as cinema redefined epic storytelling in 2001.
- Epic Fantasy | Dir. Peter Jackson
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Elijah Wood stars as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's grand adaptation that redefined cinematic fantasy and launched a blockbuster trilogy.
- Fantasy | Dir. Chris Columbus
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Daniel Radcliffe made his debut as the Boy Who Lived in Chris Columbus's magical box-office juggernaut.
- Anime | Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
Spirited Away
Hayao Miyazaki's enchanting Studio Ghibli masterpiece captivated audiences worldwide and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
- Neo-Noir Mystery | Dir. David Lynch
Mulholland Drive
Naomi Watts delivers a mesmerizing performance in David Lynch's surreal, critically acclaimed puzzle film about the dark underbelly of Hollywood.
- Romantic Comedy | France
Amélie
Audrey Tautou charmed international audiences as a whimsical Parisian waitress scheming to bring happiness to those around her.
- Animated Comedy | DreamWorks
Shrek
Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy voiced an unlikely ogre and donkey duo in this hilarious fairy-tale satire that won the first Best Animated Feature Oscar.
- Musical | Dir. Baz Luhrmann
Moulin Rouge!
Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor star in Baz Luhrmann's extravagantly stylized romantic musical set in turn-of-the-century Paris.
- Sci-Fi Cult Classic | Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Donnie Darko
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a troubled teenager haunted by a menacing rabbit in Richard Kelly's psychological cult hit.
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