Best Movies of the Last Decade?

So I was listening to one of my fav. podcast, the BS Report w/Bill Simmons. He is nicknamed the Sports Guy, so his show mainly revolves around sports, but he does intertwine pop culture into his schtick. Overall I like the show, he is funny, knows his stuff, opinionated, and gives a much different perspective than the local guys. Anyhow he was discussing movies, especially those of the last decade and argued that the movies of this decade have not been as good as the 90's. He argues that Almost Famous is the best movie of the decade, although admits that the Dark Knight may end up being better. His criteria is as follows: Excellence; originality; rewatchability. My criteria has always been original story, excellent acting, and great script. So pretty similar

See this is one thing I like about Simmons I agree with his criteria, for instance as much as I like the Sixth Sense for its originality, it struggles with rewatchablility. It is a well done show, but can you really watch it over and over again. I say no. It is a one trick pony and as soon as you know the trick then it loses its luster to watch again. Contrast that with The Matrix, a highly original film, well done, and highly rewatchable. In fact one of my faves to watch again and again. If it is on cable I always get sucked in.

Here are my faves from the the 90's
1. Braveheart--One of the best scripts. Contains many memorable scenes. Is there a more heartaching scene then when Wallace pulls off the mystery knights helmet? Or when Wallace rides in for revenge? Or the end? Plus Edward the Longshanks is as vile a villain as I have seen.
2. The Matrix--Watch it again and see how great the first sequence really is. It sucks you in and never lets go. Creative, yet contains a viable message about believing in oneself. Unfortunately they decided to make two more films.
3. Shawshank Redemption--Morgan Freeman's narrative is powerful, the story is intriuging, characters great, and one of the best endings ever.
4. Saving Private Ryan--When I first saw this movie, I was with a large group, when it ended no one spoke the whole way home, we were all contemplating what we had just witnessed. Again many memorable scenes, great acting, great script.
5. Groundhog Day--Love this show. One time I stayed home from the U. cause it came on(groundhog day of course) just to watch. Every time its on tv I watch it. Totally creative. We used the term on the mish, "Last week was a week of groundhog days" or something similar. I also love What about Bob?
Almost In: Amistad--powerful show with a great script. One of Spielberg's best that no one has seen.
Honorable Mentions: Good Will Hunting, Dances With Wolves, Forrest Gump, LA Confidential, and the Usual Suspects

Faves from this decade:
1. The Lord of the Rings--Truly a spectacle, I will put them all together, but say that the Two Towers is my favorite. If anyone wants to know why just ask.
2. The Bourne Series--Again I will put them all together, but he 2nd one is probably my fave. Although I like all three. Creative, and with some great lines.
3. The Dark Knight--Would be #1 if it wasn't for the way they threw in the whole Two Face thing at the end. This movie was Batman vs. Joker and that's it. Love the opening, love the Joker--couldn't get enough of him.
4. Gladiator--Would be higher but too much like Braveheart. One of my favorite scenes of all time is when the emperor makes him take off his mask and tell his name.
5. Remember the Titans--May not have the critical acclaim, but I love this show. Great lines and completely rewatchable.
Almost in: Crash--As thought provoking of a movie I have ever seen, with two unforgettable scenes. Makes you take a good hard look at yourself.
Honorable Mention--Memento, The Illusionist, Batman Begins
Biggest Disappointments: Pirates 2 and 3, and Spiderman 3. These movies are everything wrong with sequels. As much as I dislike spidey 3, Pirates 3 might be one of the worst movies I have ever seen.

Note: I had a real hard time with the second list. I may have forgotten something but I looked at the lists I am providing down below for help. Also noted that some of the rated R shows I have seen edited, some I saw before I stopped watching them, this also might be why I am having a harder time with the second list it came after I decided no more rated R movies.

Without question I would say that the 90's were better. Let's just hope that this trend doesn't continue into the next decade.
Feel free to debate, and help me remember a show(s) I may have forgotten.

So here are two lists on of all movies up for an Oscar in the 90's this current decade. I haven't seen all these movies, in fact there are some I won't ever see.
90’s

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
2. Schindler’s List (1993)
3. Pulp Fiction (1994)
4. Goodfellas (1990)
5. Fight Club (1999)
6. The Usual Suspects (1994)
7. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
8. The Matrix (1999)
9. American Beauty (1999)
10. Se7en (1995)
11. Forrest Gump (1994)
12. Léon (1994)…aka Leon: The Professional
13. American History X (1998)
14. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
15. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
16. La vita è bella (1997)…aka Life Is Beautiful (1998)
17. L.A. Confidential (1997)
18. Braveheart (1995)
19. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
20. Fargo (1996)
21. Mononoke-hime (1997) …aka Princess Mononoke (1999)
22. Unforgiven (1992)
23. The Green Mile (1999)
24. The Lion King (1994)
25. Trainspotting (1996)
26. The Sixth Sense (1999)
27. The Big Lebowski (1998)
28. Heat (1995)
29. Ed Wood (1994)
30. Twelve Monkeys (1995)
31. Casino (1995)
32. Toy Story (1995)
33. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
34. Groundhog Day (1993)
35. The Insider (1999)
36. Toy Story 2 (1999)
37. Good Will Hunting (1997)
38. Miller’s Crossing (1990)
39. Before Sunrise (1995)
40. Magnolia (1999)
41. The Truman Show (1998)
42. Lola rennt (1998) …aka Run Lola Run (1999)
43. Clerks. (1994)
44. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
45. Sling Blade (1996)
46. In the Name of the Father (1993)
47. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
48. JFK (1991)
49. Being John Malkovich (1999)
50. Office Space (1999)
51. True Romance (1993)
52. The Boondock Saints (1999)
53. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
54. Dances with Wolves (1990)
55. Boyz n the Hood (1991)
56. Rushmore (1998)
57. South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)
58. Boogie Nights (1997)
59. As Good as It Gets (1997)

And the 00’s

1. The Dark Knight (2008)
2. Up (2009)
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
5. WALL·E (2008)
6. Memento (2000)
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
8. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
9. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
10. El laberinto del fauno (2006) …aka Pan’s Labyrinth
11. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
12. The Departed (2006)
13. The Pianist (2002)
14. Star Trek (2009)
15. Der Untergang (2004) …aka Downfall (2005)
16. The Prestige (2006)
17. Gran Torino (2008)
18. Sin City (2005)
19. Gladiator (2000)
20. Sicko (2007)
21. Hotel Rwanda (2004)
22. The Wrestler (2008)
23. Donnie Darko (2001)
24. No Country for Old Men (2007)
25. The King of Kong (2007)
26. Batman Begins (2005)
27. Into the Wild (2007)
28. Ratatouille (2007)
29. Amores perros (2000)
30. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
31. The Hangover (2009)
32. Snatch. (2000)
33. V for Vendetta (2005)
34. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
35. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
36. Finding Nemo (2003)
37. There Will Be Blood (2007)
38. Bowling for Columbine (2002)
39. Crash (2004/I)
40. In Bruges (2008)
41. The Incredibles (2004)
42. Children of Men (2006)
43. Changeling (2008)
44. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
45. Touching the Void (2003) 8.1 10235
46. Once (2006)
47. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
48. Coraline (2009)
49. Blood Diamond (2006)
50. Ying xiong (2002) …aka Hero (2002)
51. Big Fish (2003)
52. Cinderella Man (2005)
53. Finding Neverland (2004)