These lists are completely subjective and the focus is more on my enjoyment than filmmaking quality. Honorable Mentions are films that I like but aren’t at that favorite level. I’ve also included a list of films that I would like to see from this year. So with that all said, here’s a quick glance at my favorite and least favorite films of 2003. This is by no means definitive.
Favorites:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior
Oldboy
A Mighty Wind
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Elf
Dogville
Honorable Mentions:
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
X2: X-Men United
American Splendor
Dreamcatcher
Spy Kids 3D: Game Over
Matchstick Men
Mystic River
Birth Rite
Shanghai Knights
The Triplets of Belleville
Freddy vs. Jason
Deadly Stingers
Doggy Poo
Worst:
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Battle Royale II: Requiem
Down With Love
House of 1000 Corpses
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Paycheck
Seabiscuit
Monsturd
2003 Movies I still plan to see that might be good:
High Tension
The Room
Memories of Murder
A Tale of Two Sisters
Dead End
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring
The Station Agent
Last edit: 05/21/16
Think I got it wrong? Wondering why a certain favorite film isn’t on the list? Drop a comment below!