Movies of the 2000’s As voted on by students!

Avatar 2009 Directed by James Cameron Science fiction film Set on Pandora- inhabited by Na’vi (blue-skinned humanoids) Paraplegic former Marine Comes to Pandora on a mission

Finding Nemo 2003 After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to find him.

Harry Potter (Series) Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, and young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Lord of the Rings (series) The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) A meek Hobbit and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the One Ring and the Dark Lord Sauron The Two Towers (2002) Frodo and Sam get closer to Mordor with the help of shifty Gollum- they make a stand against Saruman and his hordes of Isengard The Return of the King (2003) 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.

Wall-E 2008 In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind

Mean Girls 2004 Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Screenplay by Tina Fey

Remember the Titans 2000 True story of a newly appointed African American coach and his high school football team on their first season as a racially integrated unit Starring Denzel Washington

Star Wars (III and VII) III: During the near end of the clone wars, Darth Sidious has revealed himself and is ready to execute the last part of his plan to rule the Galaxy. Sidious is ready for his new apprentice, Lord Vader, to step into action and kill the remaining Jedi. Vader, however, struggles to choose the dark side and save his wife or remain loyal to the Jedi order.

VII: The Force Awakens Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance. Directed by J.J. Abrams

Iron Man 2008 After being held captive in an Afghan cave, a billionaire engineer creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

Dark Knight 2008 The Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, and the caped crusader must come to terms with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight justice. Directed by Christopher Nolan Starring Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne), Heath Ledger (the Joker), Aaron Eckhart (Harvey Dent), Michael Caine (Alfred)

Shrek 2001 After his swamp is filled with magical creatures, an ogre agrees to rescue a princess for a villainous lord in order to get his land back. Starring Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), and Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona)

Spiderman 2002 When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family. Starring Tobey Maguire (Peter Parker-Spiderman) Willem Dafoe (Green Goblin-Norman Osborn) Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane Watson)

Juno 2007 Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. Won the Oscar for Best Writing/Best Screenplay for Diablo Cody Starring Ellen Page (nominated for Best Actress) Nominated also for Best Picture, and Best Director

The Blind Side 2009 The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Starring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, and Tim McGraw Won the Oscar for Best Actress (Sandra Bullock), nominated for Best Picture

Up 2009 78 year old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his home equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway. Won the Oscars for Best Original Score in Music, and Best Animated Feature Film Nominated for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Sound Editing