Oscar Winners
Winning 11 Oscars on 11 nominations in 2004, this film holds the record for most oscars won in the 2000s.
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)
Releasing in 2005, this film was the final film directed by George Lucas.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Grossing just under a billion dollars worldwide, this fishy movie was the highest grossing fully animated film in the 2000s, and 2nd overall at the time of release.
Finding Nemo
Who or what was the character of Wilson in the movie Cast Away?
A volleyball
Russel Crowe plays Maximus in this 2000 film
Gladiator
In 2010, Avatar (2009 film) won 3 Oscars. However, they came in 2nd in total wins to this movie, which took home 6 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
The Hurt Locker (2009)
Unbreakable, Signs, The Village, Lady in the Water, and The Happening. Who was the director of all of these films?
M. Night Shyamalan
With a ton of hype, a debatable 280 million dollar production cost, and direction by James Cameron, this movie showcased a mix of live action and highly detailed CGI animation, resulting in a 2.9 billion worldwide gross. A record that still stands today.
Avatar
What was the name of the character played by Geoffrey Rush in the three Pirates of the Caribbean movies of the 2000s?
Barbossa
Releasing in 2001, what is the full name of the first Harry Potter movie?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
What was the name of the modern day western film, based on a 2005 novel set in 1980 west Texas, that won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 2008 Oscars?
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Who directed the three Spider Man movies starring Toby Macguire in the 2000s that helped revitalize the character in film?
Grossing worldwide at around 935.5 million dollars, this film, released in 2004, is Dreamworks' highest grossing film.
Shrek 2
In the 2004 film Dodgeball, what was the name of Vince Vaughn's character who owned Average Joe's Gym?
Peter LaFleur
In the 2009 film "Inglorious Basterds", what was the weapon of choice of Sgt. Donny Donowitz, played by Eli Roth?
A baseball bat
Winning 6 Oscars, what was the total number of Academy Award nominations for the movie Chicago (2002) at the 2003 Oscars? Hint: They have the most nominations of the decade
13
Frank Miller, Quentin Tarantino, and Robert Rodriguez were all directors of this 2005 gritty movie based on a Frank Miller comic series
Sin City
Grossing a billion dollars worldwide, this superhero film was the highest grossing film of 2008.
The Dark Knight
Who played Johnny Cash in the movie "Walk the Line"?
Joaquin Phoenix
Releasing in 2000, this animated film featured the hi-jinks of Miguel and Tulio as they pretend to be gods. This film also features a soundtrack by Elton John.
The Road to El Dorado
How many Oscars did the Harry Potter franchise win in the 2000s?
None. (Nominated for 7 in the decade).
Mainly known for his work in sci-fi as both an actor and later director, this actor made his directorial debut in 2006 directing Mission Impossible III.
J. J. Abrams
Rounded to the nearest hundred million, how much did the 2003 movie Lord of the Rings, Return of the King gross worldwide?
1.15 billion dollars
Releasing in 2009, this film had Heath Ledger playing Tony Shepard in his final film role before he tragically passed away in 2008.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Which television comedy show, featuring zany stunts, pranks and a lot of pain, was turned into a 2003 movie featuring clips and actions you wouldn't normally see on the television show?
Jackass