The 8 Most Fun Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the eight most fun films of the 21st century, celebrating movies that prioritise pure entertainment and joy over deeper themes, spanning comedies, action spectacles and fantasy adventures released over the past 26 years. The selection highlights titles the outlet considers endlessly rewatchable, praised for strong chemistry between leads, sharp writing and a willingness to embrace absurdity.
Among the films featured are Taika Waititi's "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" (2016), a comedy-drama starring Julian Dennison and Sam Neill as a mismatched foster son and father on the run; "The Nice Guys" (2016), a buddy-cop mystery with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe investigating a conspiracy in 1970s Los Angeles; and "Tropic Thunder", a satire of Hollywood excess following actors filming a war movie who become caught up in a real conflict with a drug cartel.
– Collider ranks the eight most fun 21st-century films for pure entertainment value
– Featured titles include "Hunt for the Wilderpeople", "The Nice Guys" and "Tropic Thunder"
– List praises strong cast chemistry, sharp writing and embrace of absurd comedy
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Collider, an entertainment website, has put together a ranked list of what it considers the eight most enjoyable films of the last 26 years. The selection focuses on movies chosen purely for entertainment value rather than deeper artistic or social themes, spanning comedies, action films and fantasy adventures.
The list includes titles such as "Hunt for the Wilderpeople", a New Zealand comedy-drama directed by Taika Waititi starring Julian Dennison and Sam Neill; "The Nice Guys", a 1970s-set buddy-cop mystery with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe; and "Tropic Thunder", a comedy that satirises Hollywood filmmaking. Each film was picked for qualities such as strong chemistry between its lead actors, sharp comic writing and a willingness to be absurd.
Lists of this kind are a regular feature of entertainment journalism, offering readers viewing recommendations and prompting discussion about which films best combine humour, spectacle and rewatchability.