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Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Plot Summary:
James Sullivan and Mike Wazowski are monsters, they earn their living scaring children and are the best in the business... even though they're more afraid of the children than they are of them. When a child accidentally enters their world, James and Mike suddenly find that kids are not to be afraid of and they uncover a conspiracy that could threaten all children across the world
Duration: 92 min
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
IMDB Votes: 960000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Plot tags: monster, friendship, imaginary, creature, imagination, children, fantasy world, parallel world, rivalry, little girl, friends, rivals, villain, chase, greed, redemption, misfit, creativity, panic, alternate universe, mad scientist, talking animal, kidnapping, portal, evil
Shrek (2001)
Plot Summary:
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey
Duration: 90 min
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
IMDB Votes: 719000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA, Canada, Sweden
Plot tags: princess, dragon, friendship, magic, stereotypes, talking animal, reluctant partners, love and romance, magical, anthropomorphism, imaginary kingdom, unlikely friendships, knight, ogre, villain, wedding, satire, opposites attract, good versus evil, castle, shrek, witchcraft, heroes, danger, peril
Millennium Actress (2001)
Plot Summary:
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own
Duration: 87 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 31000
Genere: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Plot tags: actor's life, female protagonist, lost love, love and romance, popularity, unfulfilled love, retired, haunted by the past, love story, mother daughter relationship, interview, movie star, unlikely friendships, filmmaking, earthquake, recluse, underground, moving, mature, beauty, girl power, japanese history, stoned, edo period, women power
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001)
Plot Summary:
Mars. Days before Halloween 2071. Villains blow up a tanker truck on Highway One, releasing a deadly virus that kills hundreds. Fearing a bigger, even more devastating biochemical attack, an astronomical reward is offered for the arrest and capture of the person behind the destruction. On the space ship "Bebop," Spike Spiegel and his crew of bounty hunters (Jet Black, Faye Valentine, Ed and Ein) are bored and short of cash. But with the news of the reward, everything changes
Duration: 115 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 52000
Genere: Animation, Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan, USA
Plot tags: mars, terrorism, space opera, chase, outer space, bounty hunter, revenge, martial arts, danger, terrorist, gang, partner, heroic mission, escapades, rivalry, reward, fight, police, gunfight, city, jazz, dialogue, violence, mature, terror
Waking Life (2001)
Plot Summary:
Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life
Duration: 99 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 66000
Genere: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Plot tags: philosophy, existentialism, dream, trippy, surrealism, alternate reality, consciousness, bohemian life, psychology, meaning of life, imagination, life philosophy, lifestyle, imaginary, human nature, paradox, daydreamer, existence paradox, lucid dream, spirituality, reincarnation, sleeping, spirit, lsd, mature
Metropolis (2001)
Plot Summary:
Duke Red has overseen the construction of a massive Ziggurat to extend his power across the whole planet. Tima, a robot-girl built in the image of his deceased daughter, is at the core of these plans. However, after escaping the Duke's clutches in a laboratory fire, she meets and befriends Kenichi, a boy who's traveled to Metropolis with his detective uncle in search of a scientist wanted for organ trafficking. Will her relationship with Kenichi, and the realization of the truth of her existence, change her destiny?
Duration: 108 min
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Plot tags: robot, steampunk, metropolis, artificial intelligence, androids, rebellion, cyberpunk, megalomaniac, heroic mission, self discovery, save the day, uncover truth, distopia, androids and robots, life is a bitch, society, danger, imaginary, chaos and mayhem, dystopian future, bio weapon, imagination, missing person, trippy, dystopia
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
Plot Summary:
The world's most highly qualified crew of archaeologists and explorers is led by historian Milo Thatch as they board the incredible 1,000-foot submarine Ulysses and head deep into the mysteries of the sea
Duration: 95 min
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
IMDB Votes: 131000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: steampunk, princess, treasure hunt, underwater, adventurer, expedition, ancient civilization, fantasy world, beast, atlantis, lost world, ancient mystery, scientist, monster, mythology, museum, submarine, good versus evil, greed, shipwreck, linguist, escapades, king, parents and children, catastrophe
Recess: School's Out (2001)
Plot Summary:
Recess: School's Out is a 2001 animated film based on the Disney television series Recess. This film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and was released theatrically nationwide on February 16, 2001.It's the most exciting time of year at Third Street Elementary-- the end of the School Year! But boredom quickly sets in for protagonist TJ Detweiler, as his friends are headed for Summer Camp. One day, while passing by the school on his bike, he notices a green glow coming from the school's auditorium. This is the work of the insidious ex-principal of Third Street, Phillium Benedict and his gang of ninjas and secret service look-alikes! Benedict is planning to get rid of Summer Vacation using his newly-acquired Tractor Beam, which he stole from the US Military Base in an effort to raise US Test Scores, and it's up to the Recess Gang to stop him! In the end
Duration: 82 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, South Korea
Plot tags: friendship, school, happy ending, elementary school, unlikely friendships, summer camp, troublemaker, classmate, danger, mischievous children, partner, buddies, young heroes, summer vacation, friends, teacher, army, summer, holiday, heroes, youth, escapades, rivalry, spoiled brat, disorder
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
Plot Summary:
Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within
Duration: 106 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 84000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: alien, space station, post apocalypse, alien invasion, dystopia, battles, space, cyberpunk, scientist, military, space travel, save the world, heroic mission, downfall, heroes, danger, race against time, lucid dream, infected, apocalypse, technology, space opera, post apocalyptic, distopia, meteorite
Osmosis Jones (2001)
Plot Summary:
A policeman white blood cell, with the help of a cold pill, must stop a deadly virus from destroying the human they live in, Frank
Duration: 95 min
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10
IMDB Votes: 38000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Denmark
Plot tags: chase, gangster, deadly virus, virus, death, gang, daring rescue, escapades, danger, law enforcement, partner, race against time, buddy cop, medical, hostage, disease, surrealism, gunfight, father daughter relationship, cartoon violence, epidemic, pandemic, single father, blood, robot
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001)
Plot Summary:
Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him to lead all the children of the world to rescue their parents
Duration: 82 min
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
IMDB Votes: 37000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Australia
Plot tags: alien, rescue, evil alien, battles, heroic mission, young heroes, youth, inventions and discoveries, disorder, robot, school, genius, alien invasion, children, chase, amusement park, villain, stoner, boy genius, truth, carnival, showdown, family relations, dog, rocket
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)
Plot Summary:
Lady and Tramp's mischievous pup, Scamp, gets fed up with rules and restrictions imposed on him by life in a family, and longs for a wild and free lifestyle. He runs away from home and into the streets where he joins a pack of stray dogs known as the "Junkyard Dogs." Buster, the pack's leader, takes an instant disliking to the "house-dog" and considers him a rival. Angel, a junkyard pup Scamp's age, longs for the safety and comfort of life in a family and the two become instant companions. Will Scamp choose the wild and free life of a stray or the unconditional love of his family?
Duration: 69 min
IMDB Rating: 5.7/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical, Romance
Country: Australia, USA
Plot tags: cartoon dog, dog, pets, dogcatcher, friendship, gang, talking dog, love, animal shelter, puppy, independence day, rescue, disorder, animal, runaway, initiation, coming of age, princess, runaway child, happy ending, furry, teenage girl, disney princess, canine, family relations
Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2001)
Plot Summary:
As a newly crowned princess, Cinderella quickly learns that life at the Palace - and her royal responsibilities - are more challenging than she had imagined. In three heartwarming tales, Cinderella calls on her animal friends and her Fairy Godmother to help as she brings her own grace and charm to her regal role and discovers that being true to yourself is the best way to make your dreams come true
Duration: 73 min
IMDB Rating: 5.0/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: princess, cinderella, cinderella story, fairy godmother, magic, true love, imaginary kingdom, disney princess, justice, anthropomorphism, race against time, stepsister stepsister relationship, family relations, imaginary, mischievous children, disorder, hopes, curses spells and rituals, baker, love, storytelling, teenager, barbie, ugly duckling, plastic surgery