Summer Blockbusters
Every summer has its smash hit but which blockbuster beats its equally big competition?
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1
The Dark Knight
Director Christopher Nolan and actor Christian Bale prove Batman can be more than dazzling special effects. 72 150
Director Christopher Nolan and actor Christian Bale prove Batman can be more than dazzling special effects. 72 150
2
Raiders of the Lost Ark
The first Indiana Jones movie rekindled America's love for old-fashioned adventure flicks and fedoras. 71 119
The first Indiana Jones movie rekindled America's love for old-fashioned adventure flicks and fedoras. 71 119
3
Star Wars
George Lucas' outerspace epic isn't just a movie. It's a pop culture phenomenon. Let the force be with you! 66 132
George Lucas' outerspace epic isn't just a movie. It's a pop culture phenomenon. Let the force be with you! 66 132
4
Jaws
Steven Spielberg was an unknown when he made this killer shark tale (and everyone afraid to go in the water). 58 124
Steven Spielberg was an unknown when he made this killer shark tale (and everyone afraid to go in the water). 58 124
5
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
With its jaw-dropping CGI and action sequences, T2 secures Schwarzenegger's place in the action pic pantheon. 47 115
With its jaw-dropping CGI and action sequences, T2 secures Schwarzenegger's place in the action pic pantheon. 47 115
6
Jurassic Park
Another summer, another Spielberg megahit. This time, dinosaurs have moviegoers gripping their armrests. 43 121
Another summer, another Spielberg megahit. This time, dinosaurs have moviegoers gripping their armrests. 43 121
7
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
As Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp helps turn a theme park ride into pure popcorn pleasure. 27 119
As Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp helps turn a theme park ride into pure popcorn pleasure. 27 119
8
The Lion King
Who could predict an animated tale about a fatherless lion would be the biggest grossing movie of that year? 23 115
Who could predict an animated tale about a fatherless lion would be the biggest grossing movie of that year? 23 115
9
Spider-Man
Director Sam Raimi reinvigorates Marvel's superhero while stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst seal it with a unique kiss. 18 116
Director Sam Raimi reinvigorates Marvel's superhero while stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst seal it with a unique kiss. 18 116
10
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
This movie about the friendship between a young boy and a stranded alien is classic family entertainment. 16 110
This movie about the friendship between a young boy and a stranded alien is classic family entertainment. 16 110
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