10 Most Essential Movies of 2008, Ranked
The Dark Knight, Iron Man, and Slumdog Millionaire are all among the best and most essential movies of 2008.
The 2000s were a great decade for cinema, but as is the case in any decade, there were some years that clearly stood out above the others. One in particular can be considered one of the most pivotal years in the history of 21st-century cinema, and that's 2008. This year saw the release of many exceptional films, from legendary arthouse fare to a particular film that ignited the biggest movie franchise in history.
