The early 2000s was when more video focused media began to shine. Companies began to work on new movies, television shows, and video game ideas that had never been seen before. Industries began to work on hyper-realistic imagery to change the way people saw images on television. To put it simply, the video entertainment industry was changing for the better.
It has been about 15 years since the end of the early 2000s and the different types of media have grown and greatly improved, but they should not be left in the past. At least a little remembrance of these should remain in hearts to keep it “alive.” This can be accomplished by learning something about the specific media, watching the media, or using the media itself.
For that reason, here is a list, as well as a small preview description, of some movies, tv shows, and games of that decade:
Movies:
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
Released to the public in 2007, “Fellowship of the Ring” was directed by Peter Jackson and received a 92% on rotten tomatoes. The story follows a Hobbit who sets out on a journey, with eight other companions, to remove a certain ring from existence and save their world from a man by the name of Dark Lord Auron. A full summary of the title and names of applications where it can be viewed can be found here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/plotsummary/.
“Shrek”
Released in theaters in 2001, “Shrek” was directed by Andrew Adamson and received an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie shows the main character, Shrek, as he deals with a group of fairy-tale creatures who had been exiled by a certain lord. To remove them from his residence, Shrek must go on a quest and rescue the Lord’s daughter to be granted his land back. To see places to watch the movie, and a summary, go to Shrek (2001) on IMDb.
TV Shows:
“The Office”
“The Office” began its broadcasting journey in 2005 and lasted into 2013. The team behind the series, including creators Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, and Stephen Merchant, produced over 180 episodes and received a 9.0 out of 10.0 rating from IMDb. The show covers a group of office workers who have to go through their normal workday while dealing with problems with other coworkers. To view where to stream the series, as well as multiple summaries of the show, go to The Office on IMDb.
“Lost”
This series began in 2004 ended in 2010. The show’s creators J.J. Abrams, Jeffrey Lieber, and Damon Lindelof, and the team behind it made over 120 episodes and received a 8.3 rating from IMDb. The basis for the show is as follows: A plane takes off from an airport with its passengers and, after some time, crashes into a deserted island due to an unknown disturbance. With no way to call for help, the passengers work together to hopefully survive this occurrence and go back home. A summary and list of places to stream Lost can be found on IMDb at https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0411008/plotsummary/.
Video Games:
“Halo Two”
Released onto the shelves of stores in 2004, “Halo Two” was directed by Jason Jones and received a 8.7 from IMDb. The game stars the main character, Master Chief, as an Alien organization invades Earth. The protagonist, or the player, must protect humanity while revealing information about rings called “Halo.” A summary of the game, as well as more information about Halo Two, can be found on Halo Two’s page on IMDb.
“Guitar Hero: World Tour”
Going onto shelves in 2008, “Guitar Hero: World Tour” was directed by Brian Bright and received a 7.4 rating from IMDb. The game’s story follows the player as they form a band. After doing so, the player begins to play performance after performance while gaining fame along the way. The major difference between this particular game and others is how the player controls the game. The player(s) is given plastic instruments: guitars, microphones, and drums. The player has to press certain buttons at the right time. More information on this game can be found on Guitar Hero: World Tour’s page on IMDb.
Sources:
Movies: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/essential-2000s-movies/
Television Shows: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls000200618/
Video Games: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls074825432/
