Movies That Lived up to the Hype

These films had high expectations, either through intense publicity or promotion, and they somehow lived up to all of the hype surrounding them. Maybe it was the beginning of an anticipated franchise or a highly awaited sequel... either way, audiences were blown away and generally satisfied.

Which of these movies that lived up to the hype is your favorite?

After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

(Please note: In order to qualify for this list, eligible films must have a minimum of 8.0 IMDb Rating and 300,000 votes.)