The 27 Greatest Summer Blockbusters of the Century, Ranked
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Julia Hays, for Metacritic
– August 14, 2017
Big-budget action flicks, family-friendly films and much-anticipated sequels are among the blockbusters that have had fans flocking to the theaters every summer.
But of those summer films grossing $100 million (domestically) or more, which have been the best? Find out as we rank the most critically acclaimed summer blockbusters of the 21st century by Metascore below.
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photo by Warner Home Video
The third chapter in the Harry Potter film series follows Daniel Radcliffe’s character as he learns an escaped prisoner from Azkaban, Sirius Black, is looking for him. Alfonso Cuarón directed the film, which marked a shift in tone for the franchise.
“One of the greatest fantasy films of all time.” —Stephanie Zacharek, Salon
Domestic gross: $249.5 million
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