10 Best Movies of 2004, Ranked
Although it certainly doesn’t feel like it, 2004 was almost twenty years ago. Back before MCU was even a thing cartoon characters like Sam Raimi‘S Spiderman and the X-Men were the biggest heroes on screen. Harry Potter was in the middle of his career while legendary directors Martin Scorsese And Quentin Tarantino have released their latest masterpieces.
2004 also saw Zack Snyder makes his directorial debut Dawn of the Dead, which remains one of the best horror remakes of all time. Speaking of horror: 2004 also existed James Wan release Seenand no one was prepared for the indie hit to spawn one of the most successful horror franchises of all time. shrek 2ended the year as the biggest box office earner of 2004 with a boxing drama million dollar baby won Best Picture at the Oscars.
10 “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”
Plays in 1974, moderator follows the crew of San Diego’s favorite news show, led by host Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell). As Burgundy and friends revel in their celebrity status, their world is turned upside down with the arrival of co-host Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate). While the boys’ club tries to get rid of the strong-willed woman, Burgundy falls in love with his rival.
While Ferrell has directed numerous great comedies throughout his career, Burgundy remains his most recognizable character. Packed with unforgettable supporting performances from popular actors like Steve Carell And Paul Rudd, moderator is still regularly quoted and is considered one of the greatest comedies of all time.
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9 “Spider Man 2”
Two years after the first film begins Spider-Man 2 see Peter Parker (Toby Maguire) struggles to reconcile his private life and that of his heroic alter ego. He finds solace in befriending gifted scientist Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina), but their friendship soon falls apart as Octavius shows malicious tendencies.
Arrived four years ago iron man And The dark knight, Spider-Man 2 was hailed as the greatest superhero film of all time upon its release. Raimi strikes the perfect balance between thrilling action spectacle and genuinely emotional moments, while Molina is a delight as he transforms into the cruel Doctor Octopus.
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8th “The Airman”
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Based on the life of a billionaire Howard Hughes, the aviator follows Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio), while going from Hollywood producer to aviation pioneer. Hughes seems to have the world at his feet, but in later years he begins to struggle as his mental health issues become more apparent.
Director: Martin Scorsese the aviator makes a nice change from his typical crime epics. DiCaprio is sensational as Hughes while Cate Blanchett also shines as Hughes’ mistress and famous actress Catherine HepburnShe won her first Oscar for this performance.
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7 ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’
Takes place during Harry’s (Daniel Radcliffe) third year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban sees Harry and his friends solve a new mystery while escaping serial killer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) lurks in the shadows. When Black finally reveals himself, Harry learns of their deeper connection.
Much darker than the first two parts, Prisoner of Azkaban introduced the stakes of life and death that would play a prominent role in the future series. like the book before Prisoner of Azkaban is considered by many to be the best Harry Potter Film and the Gold Standard for Young Adult Adaptations.
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6 ‘Shaun of the Dead’
Stuck in a never-ending job, he spends his evenings drinking with his best mate Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun’s (Simon Pegg) The world is shaken after his longtime girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) drops him. With the zombie apocalypse raging outside, Shaun decides to change his life, become a hero, and win Liz back, with a reluctant Ed at his side.
The debut of the popular author and director Edgar Wright, Shaun of the Dead shows his trademark wit and flashy direction from the start. Perfectly capturing the feeling of how normal people would react to a zombie outbreak, Shaun of the Dead offers many unforgettable moments and is one of the best horror comedies of all time.
5 “Kill Bill: Volume 2”
Pick up directly after the first admission, Kill Bill: Volume 2 sees the bride (Uma Thurman) continues her vendetta against those she thought dead on her wedding day. With two targets below, volume 2 sees the former assassin chasing the final three, leading to a final confrontation with her former lover and boss Bill (David Carradine).
Tarantino was meant for them Kill Bill Saga was supposed to be just one movie, but since the running time was more than four hours, it was decided to split the movie into two parts. While volume 2 is not as action-packed as part 1it reveals more of the bride’s backstory and ultimately makes her one of Tarantino’s best characters.
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4 ‘The Incredibles’
When the famous superhero Mr. Incredible (Craig T Nelson) and Elastigirl (HollyHunter), decide to settle down and start a family, they vow to put their exploits behind them. But when their children struggle with their own powers and new threats emerge, the whole family is forced to get involved in superhero action.
Another classic superhero film that was released before the genre became popular. The Incredibles Considered one of Pixar’s best films. The family dynamic helps set them apart from those around them while also providing some touching moments as the family comes together on their heroic journey.
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3 ‘Million Dollar Babe’
As waitress Maggie (Hilary Swank) crosses the paths of the grizzled boxing trainer Frankie (Clinton Eastwood), she persuades the old man to train her as a boxer. As the pair grow closer and Maggie’s skill increases, they turn their attention to professional competition.
Director: Eastwood million dollar baby is one of his most famous works. In addition to the Oscar for Best Picture, the film also won Oscars for Eastwood for Directing, Swank for Best Actress and Morgan Freeman for Best Supporting Actor, whose performance as “Scrap-Iron” Dupris brings a pleasant lightness to the film, as his position as narrator is reminiscent of his role in The Shawshank Redemption.
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2 ‘Before the Sunset’
The continuation of the beloved Before sunrise, Before the sunset see Celine (Julie Delpy) and Jesse (Ethan Hawke) nine years after they first met, their paths crossed. While spending a day together in Paris, the two talk about how their life has changed since their last conversation and what would have happened if they had stayed together.
While it may not sound very entertaining to watch two people talk for 80 minutes, Before the sunset remains exciting thanks to the natural chemistry between Delpy and Hawke. One of the best love movies Before the sunset is relatable to anyone who has ever known love, and is especially touching to those who still remember what could have been.
1 “Eternal Sunshine of the Immaculate Mind”
Ever wanted to erase someone from your mind and erase all the pain they caused you by their side? Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind presents a world where that is possible, and after Joel (Jim Carey) discovers his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) has not performed this procedure, he intends to do the same.
Despite its outrageous premise Eternal Sunshine perfectly captures the feelings of heartbreak that everyone feels after the end of a relationship. The cast is great Charlie KaufmanThe screenplay is one of the greatest screenplays of all time, and the film itself definitely stands out when discussing the best films of 2004.
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