2004 is kind of an odd year for movies. There were a couple memorable sequels, but then you had a spiritual blockbuster like The Passion of the Christ as well. For me, The Passion is a really tough movie to watch (even it its newer PG-13-ish edited form, but it actually loses some of the emotional impact that way), and it's almost self-punishment whenever I do end up watching it. So, when it comes to going the entertainment route, I think I have to land on I, Robot. It's a unique look at robotics, A.I, and the future, and with many of us having Siri and Alexa in our homes these days, something as wacky as robots taking over suddenly sounds a little too close to home. Anyway, I, Robot is a good sci-fi action film with solid performances from Will Smith, Alan Tudyk (as the robot Sonny) and Bridget Moynahan.

"Are you being funny?" -- Calvin
"I guess not." -- Spooner

Honorable Mentions: The Passion of the Christ (it's just too brutal). Shrek 2, which is a great sequel, and Ocean's Twelve, which is a decent sequel, but more worth it for seeing the cast together again (and now joined by Catherine Zeta-Jones). Lastly, I watched the R-rated Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind via CleanFilms back in the day and really loved it - and could relate to it - and it has always been one of my favorite movies (in its edited form). It's a shame it couldn't have been edited a bit for a wider audience. Finally, Anchorman, despite being too crude at times, is just so quotable.
        - John DiBiase