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If you think about film in the 2000s, so many things come to mind. The movies released then reflected the highs and lows of the decade, from the optimism of Barack Obama’s early career to post-9/11 malaise. The Dark Knight was one of the darkest superhero films, while The Devil Wears Prada was an instantly-classic comedy . It was also the era we discovered the early work of some of the best directors of all time, like Richard Linklater and Sofia Coppola. Plus, there were incredibly successful foreign films, unforgettable romances , and some of our favorite thrillers . If you’re looking to revisit the aughts on screen, here are 20 to start with, w

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