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After the somewhat embarrassing sequels to Tim Burton's Batman films in the 1990s, the Batman franchise was put on hold until someone could be found to rescue it. To the rescue finally came Christopher Nolan, who restarted the series with his critically acclaimed Batman Begins that saw Christian Bale as the title character, as well as a legion of other stars in supporting roles.
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2. Forrest Gump (1994) |
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Supported by excellent direction from director Robert Zemeckis, brilliant music throughout, and an extraordinary story documenting one man's journey through life (and recent American history), the star of this film is undoubtedly Tom Hanks, whose performance also earned him an Academy Award.
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3. Finding Nemo (2003) |
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A critically acclaimed Academy Award winning animated feature from Pixar, Finding Nemo continued the studio's string of hits with a road-movie-like story about a clownfish whose son has disappeared. Upon its release, the DVD went on to become the biggest selling DVD of all time.
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4. The Lion King (1994) |
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The highest-crossing hand animated feature in American history, this Disney film about the struggles of a young lion has captivated both the critics and the audiences alike.
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5. Sin City (2005) |
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A film noir directed by Robert Rodriques and Frank Miller, and based on the latter's graphic novel series. The film explores the story of three different people, all caught up in violent corruption in a dark and miserable city.
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6. American Beauty (1999) |
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This complex drama exploring issues such as freedom, love, happiness and contemporary American society made Kevin Spacey a household name and established director Sam Mendes among the most promising new film directors in Hollywood.
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7. Braveheart (1995) |
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Mel Gibson's violent epic based on the life of the Scottish national hero William Wallace, the film earned Gibson an Academy Award as well as doing well in the box office.
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8. Jerry Maguire (1996) |
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Heartthrob Tom Cruise stars as a professional sports agent who, after being fired from his job, forms his own agency. Directed by Cameron Crowe from his own script, the film also stars Renée Zellweger in her breakout role as the single employee in Cruise's character's firm.
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9. Magnolia (1999) |
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Paul Thomas Anderson's movie that interweaves nine separate yet interconnected storylines features an excellent ensemble cast of Julianne Moore, Jason Robards, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Luis Guzmán, Philip Baker Hall, April Grace, Ricky Jay, Orlando Jones, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina, Jeremy Blackman, Michael Murphy, John C. Reilly, Melinda Dillon, Melora Walters, Michael Bowen, Thomas Jane and Felicity Huffman.
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10. Moulin Rouge! (2001) |
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This visually rich musical comedy directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh and John Leguizamo tells the story of a young British poet and writer, Christian (McGregor), who falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, actress and courtesan, Satine (Kidman).
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