These aren’t just great movies that have come out in the past quarter centruy. These modern classics were revered by critics and regular movie-goers alike, a strong sign that they’ll hold up over the years.
Often considered to be one of the greatest films of the 21st century (so far), the only reason There Will Be Blood didn’t win all eight of the Oscars it was nominated for was that it lost to No Country for Old Men that came out the same year.