Quentin Tarantino Named the Top Twenty Films of the 21st Century — Included in the List is 'Black Hawk Down'

Thus, the best film of the last 25 years for Tarantino is 'Black Hawk Down' — a war drama by Ridley Scott. The director compares the film to the cult classic 'Apocalypse Now,' which he enjoys rewatching. Next is 'Toy Story 3: The Great Escape' for its emotional ending, followed by Sofia Coppola's 'Lost in Translation.'

Tarantino's personal top list also includes David Fincher's 'Zodiac,' the action film 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' the sports drama 'Moneyball,' and other films.

Quentin Tarantino's 20 Best Films of the 21st Century

1. 'Black Hawk Down' (2001);

2. 'Toy Story 3: The Great Escape' (2010);

3. 'Lost in Translation' (2003);

4. 'Dunkirk' (2017);

5. 'There Will Be Blood' (2007);

6. 'Zodiac' (2007);

7. 'Unstoppable' (2010);

8. 'Mad Max: Fury Road' (2015);

9. 'Shaun of the Dead' (2004);

10. 'Midnight in Paris' (2011);

11. 'Battle Royale' (2000);

12. 'This Is the End' (2013);

13. 'Dumb and Dumberer' (2002);

14. 'School of Rock' (2003);

15. 'The Passion of the Christ' (2004);

16. 'The Devil's Rejects' (2005);

17. 'Chocolat' (2008);

18. 'Moneyball' (2011);

19. 'Fever' (2002);

20. 'West Side Story' (2021).