50 must-see comedies from the 2000s, according to critics

• The 2000s saw the release of an eclectic mix of romantic-comedies, action parodies, and animated family films.  
• Memorable comedies like "I Love You, Man" (2009), "Superbad" (2007), and "Shrek" (2001) are still referenced years later. 
• Films like "Mean Girls" (2004), "Shaun of the Dead" (2004), and "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) became cult classics. 
• Critics also loved hidden gems like "Ghost World" (2001), "Sideways" (2004), and "Murder Party" (2007).
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From animated adventures and satires to rom-coms and dramedies, the 2000s offered a wide variety of unique and memorable comedic films.

Here are 50 must-see comedies from the 2000s that have a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 85% or higher.