2000-2005 was a glorious time for music and film. Maybe it's because I'm biased & that's when I was in my tween phase, but everything from that time drips with nostalgia. If you've spent your teen years hoping to have the same experiences as the teens in these movies, this post is for you! Let's focus on some of the best teen flicks of the early 2000s.
Crossroads (2002)
Everyone was a Britney fan back in the day, and we all loved watching Britney act. Shonda Rhimes came through with the screenplay, and this movies remains fun to watch! Crossroads has it's flaws but it's always there to look back at when you want a nostalgia trip.
The Princess Diaries (2001)
This movie gave awkward girls hope around the world. And for that, it deserves to be on this list. It's also a pretty funny movie and still enjoyable to this day.
Save The Last Dance (2001)
With racial tensions, intensive drama, and dancing, there was a lot more going on in this film than your average teen flick. The soundtrack to this movie was on point and young Kerry Washington remains flawless.
A Walk To Remember (2002)
The adaption of this movie is a bit over-the-top but Mandy's performance will bring you to tears and leave your crying for hours after.
Thirteen (2003)
Evan Rachel Wood really gets into your head with her haunting transformation from troubled little girl to out-of-control problem child. This movie lowkey had us all wanting to try whip-its.
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
This was quoted to death in 2004, but, when you give it some distance (a decade later) and watch it again, it's suddenly as hilarious as it was the first time.
Sugar & Spice (2001)
Any film that turns a gang of pom-pom tossers into criminals trying to support one of their own after she gets pregnant is worth a spot on this list.
Mean Girls (2004)
This one is pretty self-explanatory. You never get sick of watching this, even for the millionth time.
Bring It On (2000)
Iconique in every sense of the word. The teen flick that DEFINED the early 2000s deserves this spot.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Saved! (2004)
- The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants (2005)
- Ghost World (2001)
- The Hot Chick (2002)
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
I'm sure I'll be stoned for missing some movies, so add your favorites!
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