In 2001, a large number of popular series of movies appeared on the big screen, and they still accompany us to this day. From the Harry Potter series to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, fans have entered a wonderful world of movies, and along with these movies, we have solved one mystery after another in the book and seen more plots that are not in the book. When we look back at 17 memorable films from 2001, you're sure to get a feel for how time slips away inadvertently.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
When the first harry potter film series appeared on the big screen, the original book was only the fourth. After 15 years, the books and movies were finished, and new adventures began. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, staged at the London Theatre, tells the story of the last novel 19 years later.
Lord of the Rings 1: The Lord of the Rings Reappears
Film directed by J. R· R. Tolkien's adaptation of the series of novels, which is undoubtedly a box office hit, received a total of 13 Oscar nominations. The Lord of the Rings series is definitely one of the most successful magic series films.
Fast & Furious
Another film series that has to be said in 2001 is "Fast and Furious", the main content of the film is street racing and crime.
Black Hawk Down
Directed by Ridley Scott, the war film tells the story of the 1993 U.S. attack on the Somali capital and is based on a series of articles and a related biography published by journalist Mark Bowden in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The film's biggest names include Josh Hartnett, Ivan McGregor, Hugh Dancy, Orlando Bloom, Eric Barner, and Tom Hardy, who appeared in the feature film for the first time.
Shrek the Monster
The film, which features a monster and a donkey, proves that cartoons are not just for children, and the film was a huge success, with 3 sequels.
The Eleven Arhats
The crime comedy went on to have 2 sequels, the first of which featured all the big stars: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Chandel, Julia Roberts, Carl Rayner, and Bernie Mack.
Monster Power Company
In this Pixar-produced comedy anime, two monsters voiced by John Goodman and Billy Crystal accidentally bring a human girl into their world, and their lives are turned upside down. The sequel "Monsters University", released in 2013, is a prequel to the film.
Fragments of Memory
Director Christopher Nolan uses a non-linear narrative in this film, telling the story of a man suffering from anterograde amnesia (no ability to create new memories) trying to find his wife's murderer.
Training Day
Denzel Washington won his second Oscar for his brilliant portrayal of the corrupt anti-narcotics cop in the film.
Tomb Raider
In the film, adapted from the hit game of the same name, Angelina Jolie plays the heroine Laura Crawford. Despite the film's poor reputation, the film was the highest-grossing holder of the game adaptation until the release of Prince of Persia in 2010. Julie also starred in the 2003 sequel.
Artificial Intelligence
In fact, the project to shoot this film was originally proposed by Stanley Kubrick in 1970, based on the short novel "Super Toys Throughout the Summer". Under his introduction, Steven Spielberg entered the crew as a producer in 1985. But after a lot of setbacks, in 1995, Kubrick abandoned the project to transfer the directorship to Spielberg. Spielberg persuaded Kubrick to stay and continue directing, but when Kubrick died in 1999, he took over the project. It wasn't until 2001 that this sci-fi masterpiece about a robot hoping to become human and wanting to feel love was finally released.
The Illusion of Death
The cult film, starring Jack Gyllenhaal, tells the story of a deranged adolescent boy who often sees a strange bunny man named Frank. Jack's real-life sister, Maggie, also starred in the film, which also featured Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swazi, Jena Malone, Mary McDonald, and Seth Logan, which was Seth's first feature film.
"The Pretty Lady of Law"
Reese Witherspoon's performance in this film is remarkable, and her role as Blonde Ellie Woods was admitted to Harvard Law School and proved that she belonged here.
BJ's Single Diary
This British action romantic comedy is based on the novel of the same name, in which Renee Zellweger (plays a single woman who pursues love). The sequel was released in 2004, while the third, BJ's Single Diary 3: BJ's Child, was released in 2016.
"The Genius"
It was Wes Anderson's third feature film, which won critical acclaim from critics, and his screenplay with Owen Wilson won his first Oscar nomination: Best Original Screenplay. Gwyneth Paltrow and Luke Wilson play a pair of siblings who live more and more and fail in life.
The Princess Diaries
Before she won orcas, Anne Hathaway's first film was The Princess Diaries, in which she played di dizzythea Termepolis. The film is based on Meg Kebot's novel of the same name, in which Julie Andrews plays Anne's queen grandmother, and both of them subsequently starred in the sequel released in 2004.
Dance of Death Row Prisoners
Harley Berry is the first black actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. In the film, she plays a widow who falls in love with a prison guard after her husband is sentenced to death. Rapper Bragging Daddy played her husband in the film, and Heath Ledger also starred in the film.