The top 10 box office hits of 1997: Did you see them?

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Twenty years ago seems like yesterday to many of us. Some of you were just kids then. 1997 is when the “Big One” was launched: “Titanic.” To say “Titanic” was a box office bonanza is an understatement. The world caught “Titanic” fever resulting in it becoming the first billion dollar movie. There were other big moneymakers in 1997. “Tomorrow Never Dies” $124,690,000: Remember when Pierce Brosnan played James Bond? This was his best 007. “My Best Friend’s Wedding” $126,710,000: Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz were once box office stars and romcoms made money. “Star Wars” $138,200,000: The 20th anniversary reissue surprised with huge box office. “Good Will Hunting” $138,420,000: The movie made Matt Damon and Ben Affleck major names and earned Robin Williams an Oscar. “As Good As It Gets” $147,660,000: Jack Nicholson in peak form winning another Oscar. “Air Force One” $172,630,000: Harrison Ford as the first action hero president. “Liar Liar” $181,420,000: Once upon a time Jim Carrey was box office gold. “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” $229,100,000: The Steven Spielberg sequel again proved dino power. “Men in Black” $250,000,000: You all saw this one. “Titanic” There were six other movies crossing the $100 million mark: “Face/Off,” “Batman and Robin,” “George of the Jungle,” “Con Air,” “Contact” and “Scream 2.” How many have you seen?