The Best Performance From Every Year of the 2000s

The 2000s were a decade of cinematic transformation, marked by new technology, shifting storytelling styles, and a new approach toward blockbuster filmmaking that focused on franchise-building. Still, even in this unstable environment, a handful of performers turned in truly iconic work every year of the 2000s, easily joining the ranks of the all-time greats. They are the focus of this list.