While Disney’s animation department reached its height in the ’90s, that didn’t stop the company from going strong into the new millennium. While not every 2000s movie released by Disney was a hit, the company still released many solid films throughout the decade. Because we already looked at the best animated 2000s movies, we’re now looking at the greatest live-action films. To do this, we’ll be turning to Rotten Tomatoes.
The review aggregation website has given every 2000s film a Tomatometer Score based on the positive and negative ratings of film critics. Those with the highest scores will be earning a spot here.
With the logistics discussed, it’s time to hop back a couple of decades and let the pictures roll. Here are the greatest live-action Disney films of the 2000s, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
In this 2008 concert film, Miley Cyrus performs under her secret TV show pop star identity of Hannah Montana. She then takes the spotlight as herself, while Billy Ray Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and more can be spotted backstage.
Though the Hannah Montana And Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds Concert easily dazzled young Cyrus fans, it also surprised more mature viewers with its energy and charm.
Will Stronghold tries to succeed in the Sky High superhero academy. The problem? The villainous mother of Will’s classmate, Gwen, was defeated by his father. This causes tension to bubble between the two. Will must ultimately stop Gwen’s thirst for revenge at the school dance, though this proves to be a challenge as he adjusts to his new powers.
Critics loved how Sky High incorporated a flashy premise into a relatable coming-of-age story. With smart writing and spirit, the story soared almost as high as its heroes.
This 2000 biographical sports film retells the story of coach Herman Boone, who tries to bring a high school football team together during the ’70s in Virginia. This is no easy task, however, as tensions run high, being that the new team is the result of an all-black school and all-white school merging together.
Viewers loved Remember the Titans‘ inspirational story and strong social themes. Though a few critics thought the message was forced, others found it to be simplistic but moving.
Disney adapted three books of C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series. The first of these, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe came to the big screen in 2005.
The movie follows a set of English siblings who are sent away to a country home in the midst of World War II. Though the four struggle to adjust to this new way of life, they’re soon faced with much bigger challenges after young Lucy stumbles into the magical world of Narnia, hidden inside a wardrobe.
The enchanting special effects, compelling cast, and engrossing story left critics raving.
Based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Louis Sachar, Holes sees a boy named Stanley being sent away to a camp in which the kids are forced to dig holes in the desert all day long. He and his friends start to uncover the sinister secrets behind the request.
Critics praised the way Holes stayed true to its source material. Additionally, the imaginative plot and intriguing themes stood strong.
The first film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series cruised its way into theaters in 2003.
In the original installment, Jack Sparrow stumbles into Port Royal with no crew to back him up. However, after another pirate ship raids the town that same night, Sparrow uses the opportunity to take control. He ends up teaming with blacksmith Will Turner to rescue the governor’s kidnapped daughter, Elizabeth Swan, and sail the seas yet again.
The magical special effects, swashbuckling excitement, and strong cast helped The Curse of the Black Pearl earn its multiple sequels.
This 2004 American sports film has the U.S men’s hockey team setting their sites on gold during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Though coach Herb Brooks’ all-star college players struggle to come together, they eventually learn to overcome their differences and beat the odds.
Miracle was stocked with nostalgia and inspiration. Kurt Russell’s performance as the coach also stood out.
The Rookie managed to win over many fans.
The 2002 sports drama, based on the true story of Jim Morris, tells of a high school baseball coach who decides to try out for a major league position if his young team manages to make state playoffs.
The story was full of heart and excitement. This had moviegoers feeling the range of emotions The Rookie worked hard to invoke.
This coming-of-age fantasy follows two 12-year-old neighbors who spend time together in their made-up land of Terabithia. However, they soon learn that all the imagination in the world can’t save them from the rough realities of real life.
Bridge to Terabithia was praised for its believable leads and authentic emotions. The sweet and sad classic has withstood the test of time.
Topping off the list as the highest-rated live-action Disney movie of the 2000s is the 2003 Freaky Friday reboot starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.
The fantasy-comedy tells of a mother and daughter, Tess and Anna, who are polar opposites, and end up mysteriously switching bodies. While mother Tess must get used to keeping up with the fast-paced life of her teenager, Anna must find a way to take on grown-up responsibilities.
The stars’ performances received much applause from critics, who felt Curtis and Lohan expertly portrayed the feisty personalities of their characters.
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Leaving her elderly father on a basement floor for two days in a soiled adult diaper won’t mean jail for a Calgary woman.
Justice Indra Maharaj accepted a joint Crown and defence submission on Wednesday for a two-year-less-a-day conditional sentence order for Tara Picard to be followed by 12 months of probation.
Prosecutor Donna Spaner and defence counsel Shaun Leochko proposed a community-based term which will include eight months of 24-hour house arrest followed by a nightly curfew for the second eight months.
Maharaj also agreed with the lawyers to order Picard to commit 300 hours of community service over the length of the three-year sentence.
The Calgary Court of Justice noted that amount of community-service hours was “a lot” to commit to.
But Maharaj said it showed Picard, 52, was truly remorseful for her conduct towards her father, whom Postmedia is not identifying because of the embarrassing nature of the facts of the case.
“What that shows me is Ms. Picard does sincerely recognize what has happened here,” the judge said of her willingness to complete community service.
“What I interpret from that is Ms. Picard’s willingness to give back to the community.”
Picard pleaded guilty in January to charges of assault and failing to provide the necessaries of life to her 77-year-old father.
Court heard caregivers found the elderly Calgary man on the basement floor of his daughter’s southeast home wearing a soiled adult diaper.
At the time, Picard was responsible for her father’s day-to-day care after he was moved to her residence, Spaner, reading from a statement of agreed facts, told court at the time.
“He had a number of medical ailments, including non-insulin dependent diabetes, coronary artery disease, some early onset dementia-like symptoms and chronic alcoholism,” Spaner said.
“(He) had been living independently in a Calgary apartment building. Family members became concerned that he was not caring for himself safely.”
With the help of Alberta Health Services he was moved to a home where Picard resided.
A registered nurse assigned to his care attended the 38 Street S.E. home on Nov. 15, 2021, to drop off food bank supplies for him and was told he was sleeping downstairs.
When the nurse called about an hour and a half later and spoke to the man on the phone he said he was lying on the floor, had fallen and was unable to get up.
When she returned to the home with a co-worker she found the victim lying on his back on the floor.
“(He) said that he had been lying on the floor for two days,” Spaner said.
Leochko said Picard was overwhelmed by the situation she was thrust into.
“It really was more than she could handle,” he said.
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@juanhall: I gotta say, this was the most interesting bike in this post….love that Intense is experimenting with gearboxes…I can see it have a huge effect on DH bikes….thank god there’s still people pushing things. Now, they need to make an Enduro bike with the Pinion MGU!
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The City of Pointe-Claire would like to inform you that the Bob-Birnie arena will be closed for its annual maintenance as of Monday, April 29. The Annex rink will reopen to the public on Monday, May 13, and the arena’s Main rink will be accessible as of Monday, June 3.
Public skating will resume on May 13, and the summer public activities programming will begin on June 3 when both rinks have reopened to the public.
In addition to the annual maintenance of the facility, two renovation projects are also scheduled to start at the same time:
Installation of new sound systems
The City will be replacing its current sound systems in both the Main rink and Annex rink, to offer arena visitors a better overall experience, whether watching from the stands or participating in on-ice activities. This project is expected to be conducted throughout the month of May.
Renovation of locker rooms in the Main Rink
The City will also be renovating the five locker rooms located in the Main rink, to bring up to date the amenities currently available to participants. These renovations are expected to begin in early May and will be completed by mid-August.
For all information about the Bob-Birnie arena, visit the arena’s page on our website.
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