For film buffs and casual movie-goers alike, 2003 will forever be remembered as "The Year of the Sequel." Between memorable continuations like "The Matrix: Reloaded", "X2: X-Men United" and "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" — and re-makes or films based on various themes such as "Pirates of the Caribbean", "The Italian Job" and "Hulk" — movie fans certainly didn't have an excuse to sit at home and complain about "nothing to do."

We at Crosswalk.com certainly don't want you to be bored, so we give to you the "Best of Movies in 2003," highlighting those flicks that got great reviews. So throw in the Jiffy Pop, goop it up with butter, and re-live your favorite movie moments with us. (If you want to read more, just click on the link for the full review of each movie - enjoy!) 

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"Elf"
Rating: PG (for some mild rude humor and language)
Actors: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Daniel Tay, Peter Billingsley
Director: John Favreau
Comments: In the company of “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “The Christmas Story” and “Rudolph,” Director Jon Favreau has created a holiday classic that could easily become a family tradition. I think this is one of the funniest movies Ferrell has ever made, and it's due in part to the direction of Favreau. The talented director has managed to capitalize on Ferrell’s unique and uncanny ability to portray a sweet, simple (even goofy) man-child who embodies the definition of childlike innocence. This is a family-friendly story that excludes a lot of language, bathroom humor and crude jokes usually found in a Ferrell movie. “Elf” is a story that has something for everyone: singing, family values, a message about believing in what you can’t see, love, forgiveness and cherishing those closest to you.
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"Finding Nemo"
Rating: G (for general audiences)
Actors: Starring the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, William Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush, Allison Janney, Barry Humphries, Brad Garrett, Austin Pendleton, Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis, Joe Ranft, John Ratzenberger, Alexander Gould, Elizabeth Perkins
Director: Andrew Stanton
Comments: Get ready for a new world of computer-animation that is not only breathtakingly beautiful to behold, but will spoil young and old alike with a new standard of animation. The movie's simple but clever premise may be as old as parents' advice, but it still makes for a funny, entertaining and realistic story dealing with issues that parents go through on an everyday basis with their kids. Parents, there are several topics that will make for interesting discussions afterwards. The witty one-liners and quick-witted script will entertain the mature crowd, while the beautiful colors and catchy score will mesmerize the little ones. It's nice to see Disney and Pixar come through with another example or fabulous family-friendly entertainment at its best!
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