The following are the 10 highest-grossing films of 1999, arranged in order from “best” to “worst” according to the collective opinions of Rotten Tomatoes film critics. Contained is each film’s critical approval, average rating and critical consensus (if there is one).
100% – 8.68/10 (168 reviews)
The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience for all ages.
89% – 7.56/10 (105 reviews)
Disney’s Tarzan takes the well-known story to a new level with spirited animation, a brisk pace, and some thrilling action set-pieces.
87% – 8.17/10 (188 reviews)
Flawlessly cast and brimming with dark, acid wit, American Beauty is a smart, provocative high point of late ’90s mainstream Hollywood film.
87% – 7.7/10 (151 reviews)
Thanks to the Wachowskis’ imaginative vision, The Matrix is a smartly crafted combination of spectacular action and groundbreaking special effects.
86% – 7.65/10 (157 reviews)
M Night Shayamalan’s The Sixth Sense is a twisty ghost story with all the style of a classical Hollywood picture, but all the chills of a modern horror flick.
83% – 7.07/10 (100 reviews)
A rom-com with the right ingredients, Notting Hill proves there’s nothing like a love story well told — especially when Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are your leads.
60% – 5.83/10 (98 reviews)
It’s difficult to make a persuasive argument for The Mummy as any kind of meaningful cinematic achievement, but it’s undeniably fun to watch.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
53% – 5.94/10 (228 reviews)
Burdened by exposition and populated with stock characters, The Phantom Menace gets the Star Wars prequels off to a bumpy — albeit visually dazzling — start.
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
52% – 6.03/10 (87 reviews)
Provides lots of laughs with Myers at the healm; as funny or funnier than the original.
52% – 5.73/10 (141 reviews)
Plagued by mediocre writing, uneven acting, and a fairly by-the-numbers plot, The World Is Not Enough is partially saved by some entertaining and truly Bond-worthy action sequences.
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