Amazon Prime Film/TV Series Recommendations

flasher0030 · 01-05-2021 8:32am

deisedude wrote: »

Watched The Mauritanian last night. Overall a solid watch but suffers and all too familiar problem for many Hollywood films from the last few years in that it's twenty minutes too long.

The torture scenes are particularly distressing. Jolie Foster and Tahar Rahim deliver very good performances but Benedict Cumberbatch who I do like is horribly miscast.

Watched that a few nights ago. It's really good. I didn't notice any lull or drop of pace. Didn't even know it was over the 2 hour mark until I just looked it up there.

Guy who plays Slahi put in a great performance.

EltonJohn69 · 01-05-2021 10:31am

flasher0030 wrote: »

Watched that a few nights ago. It's really good. I didn't notice any lull or drop of pace. Didn't even know it was over the 2 hour mark until I just looked it up there.

Guy who plays Slahi put in a great performance.

I could easily see a sequel being made, Amazon need a big franchise to compete with Disney/Netflix.

PsychoPete · 01-05-2021 1:55pm

Is "What Drives Us" only on the UK prime video? Not showing on the Irish version

Wrongway1985 · 01-05-2021 2:20pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

Is "What Drives Us" only on the UK prime video? Not showing on the Irish version

If its a thing with Dave Grohl it is actually on there.

PsychoPete · 01-05-2021 2:22pm

Wrongway1985 wrote: »

If its a thing with Dave Grohl it is actually on there.

I checked this morning and it wasn't there

hold my beer · 01-05-2021 3:57pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

I checked this morning and it wasn't there

Just checked and it's on mine

pah · 01-05-2021 7:15pm

Not showing on mine, searched for it in browser and when I clicked on it opened prime video and said not available in Ireland

gmisk · 01-05-2021 9:04pm

Without remorse....
I wouldn't really bother very very average.
Disappointing given cast (who have been good in other films but are horrible here) writers (one is Taylor Sheridan) and clearly a decent budget.

whatawaster81 · 01-05-2021 9:50pm

gmisk wrote: »

Without remorse....
I wouldn't really bother very very average.
Disappointing given cast (who have been good in other films but are horrible here) writers (one is Taylor Sheridan) and clearly a decent budget.

I'm a fan of leave your brain at the door action flicks but this just streched credulity to the point where the set pieces weren't worth it

killbillvol2 · 01-05-2021 10:35pm

whatawaster81 wrote: »

I'm a fan of leave your brain at the door action flicks but this just streched credulity to the point where the set pieces weren't worth it

I've been watching the Fast & Furious films in order over the last week so I can suspend disbelief with the best of them but this was utter sh1te. I gave up. I hope they all died in the end.

RandomViewer · 01-05-2021 11:34pm

killbillvol2 wrote: »

I've been watching the Fast & Furious films in order over the last week so I can suspend disbelief with the best of them but this was utter sh1te. I gave up. I hope they all died in the end.

Jordan kidnaps the neighbours guy from the restaurant, I gave up then

PsychoPete · 02-05-2021 12:31am

I watched "What Drives Us" tonight, I did enjoy it but made me realise how much I miss going to gigs and concerts

Pen Rua · 03-05-2021 10:48am

The Report (2019) stars Adam Driver & Annette Bening. It tells the story of Daniel Jones, the Senate staffer responsible for the compilation of the Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA torture.

It seems we fell into a series of 9/11 related films - between Zero Dark Thirty (which gets a feature in the movie), The Mauritanian & this film.

Compared to the foregoing movies, it delves into the background of the CIA's actions, how they were approved, who was behind them etc.

Far from an "entertaining" watch, but definitely a strong film.

03-05-2021 11:07am

Pen Rua wrote: »

The Report (2019) stars Adam Driver & Annette Bening. It tells the story of Daniel Jones, the Senate staffer responsible for the compilation of the Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA torture.

It seems we fell into a series of 9/11 related films - between Zero Dark Thirty (which gets a feature in the movie), The Mauritanian & this film.

Compared to the foregoing movies, it delves into the background of the CIA's actions, how they were approved, who was behind them etc.

Far from an "entertaining" watch, but definitely a strong film.

Heard a great description of it. Pretty much every anti war film manages to glamorize war to some extent or create entertainment out of horror. The Report avoided that entirely and presented facts, in a very blunt way but effectively imho. Really liked it.

fryup · 03-05-2021 12:54pm

Quick Question: Can i record programmes/movies off amazon prime (and other streaming services for that matter)

secondrowgal · 03-05-2021 12:56pm

fryup wrote: »

Quick Question: Can i record programmes/movies off amazon prime (and other streaming services for that matter)

You can download them on a device, if that’s what you want? I believe that they are only available as long as the program is available on the platform - I.e. if it leaves Amazon then the “recording” is also gone, but this happens on Sky too as far as I know (happy to be corrected!)

dalyboy · 03-05-2021 1:32pm

Don’t know if it’s been discussed on this thread yet but I have finished a binge on a tv show of the decade. It’s called “the boys”
Amazing series from the outset.
Think marvel / avengers / DC and make it x rated violence.
No holds barred of gore , great character development, edge of the seat one more episode viewing.

Very recommended

gmisk · 03-05-2021 9:24pm

dalyboy wrote: »

Don’t know if it’s been discussed on this thread yet but I have finished a binge on a tv show of the decade. It’s called “the boys”
Amazing series from the outset.
Think marvel / avengers / DC and make it x rated violence.
No holds barred of gore , great character development, edge of the seat one more episode viewing.

Very recommended

If you aren't put off by animation......I would really recommend Invincible on Amazon prime it is along the same lines and is cracking

Greyfox · 03-05-2021 10:04pm

dalyboy wrote: »

Don’t know if it’s been discussed on this thread yet but I have finished a binge on a tv show of the decade. It’s called “the boys”

Yeah its the best thing on amazon, such a refreshing twist on the superhero genre

Im currently watching the Marvellous mrs Masel, its the kinda series id usually avoid but im loving it.

dalyboy · 03-05-2021 11:42pm

Greyfox wrote: »

Yeah its the best thing on amazon, such a refreshing twist on the superhero genre

Im currently watching the Marvellous mrs Masel, its the kinda series id usually avoid but im loving it.

In your opinion is it anything like “the boys” ?
Character/plot/narrative similar?

ixoy · 03-05-2021 11:55pm

dalyboy wrote: »

In your opinion is it anything like “the boys” ?
Character/plot/narrative similar?

Nope other than both have comedy elements. Mrs. Maisel is very witty, smart writing - there's no violence other than sharp lines that could cut. She's an upcoming comedian in 1950's New York from a well-to-do household who uses comedy to vent / rant about her life. There's a story arc of her career but there's no villain, no big bad organisation and the cast is smaller. It's more character focused too. Both great shows but Mrs. Maisel is the better one for my tastes.

Man Vs ManUre · 04-05-2021 12:00am

Animal Kingdom the series is a bit cr@p, struggling to finish season 1. It’s so lame, it’s like a mix of point break robbers with Baywatch attitudes. Very disappointing especially after such a great Aussie movie that it’s based on.

ixoy · 04-05-2021 12:05am

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Animal Kingdom the series is a bit cr@p, struggling to finish season 1. It’s so lame, it’s like a mix of point break robbers with Baywatch attitudes. Very disappointing especially after such a great Aussie movie that it’s based on.

I lasted four episodes and gave up.

guapos · 04-05-2021 1:11pm

We're really enjoying it, a **** version of Sons of Anarchy:) the characters develop nicely as the show goes on, hopefully prime pick up season 4

Wrongway1985 · 04-05-2021 2:48pm

Watched "What Drives Us" after given its mention on here.

I mean its fine if you like some of the talking heads involved Steven Tyler, The Edge, Flea, St Vincent, Lars Ulrich, Ringo, Brian Johnson etc etc.

However the premise appears to be exploring touring out of a van but on that it kinda fails as most interviewed just veer off into general band beginnings and random ramblings which ends up a mixed bag of interesting to not so much.

Was gas to hear our own Dave Fannings voice enter the fray at one point but yeah its basically Dave Grohl chatting to mates in the music business most of which are actually too massive to have endured any sort of extended van touring ever or not in donkeys years so I guess it's no surprise the least known band (Radkey) are most on topic.

dalyboy · 05-05-2021 1:26am

gmisk wrote: »

If you aren't put off by animation......I would really recommend Invincible on Amazon prime it is along the same lines and is cracking

Cheers for that.
Animation doesn’t put me off.
One of my fave movies for 2018 was Into the Spider-Verse.
Will check invincible out

dalyboy · 05-05-2021 1:28am

Greyfox wrote: »

Yeah its the best thing on amazon, such a refreshing twist on the superhero genre

Im currently watching the Marvellous mrs Masel, its the kinda series id usually avoid but im loving it.

I’m 4 episodes in. Great time period being in the 50’s and NY location. The dynamic with the characters is intriguing so far. It’s got a kind of “mad men” vibe to it.
Will stay with it for the time being

Thanks for the tip

pah · 05-05-2021 10:23am

Wrongway1985 wrote: »

Watched "What Drives Us" after given its mention on here.

I mean its fine if you like some of the talking heads involved Steven Tyler, The Edge, Flea, St Vincent, Lars Ulrich, Ringo, Brian Johnson etc etc.

However the premise appears to be exploring touring out of a van but on that it kinda fails as most interviewed just veer off into general band beginnings and random ramblings which ends up a mixed bag of interesting to not so much.

Was gas to hear our own Dave Fannings voice enter the fray at one point but yeah its basically Dave Grohl chatting to mates in the music business most of which are actually too massive to have endured any sort of extended van touring ever or not in donkeys years so I guess it's no surprise the least known band (Radkey) are most on topic.

Yeah, love the Foo's and everything Dave Grohl does but this got a bit self indulgent after a while and lost the focus of the "early days in the van" which was initially very interesting.

RandomViewer · 05-05-2021 4:16pm

Watched a few episodes of Red Oaks, 80s set comedy, nothing new but harmless,

Full_Circle_81 · 06-05-2021 5:42pm

RandomViewer wrote: »

Watched a few episodes of Red Oaks, 80s set comedy, nothing new but harmless,

I've just started watching this recently as well. Its nice easy viewing

Did *not* recognise Jennifer Grey until the info cards on Amazon told me thats who it was.

Wrongway1985 · 06-05-2021 6:43pm

Selection of new titles/re-adds in the last week or so

13 Going on 30 (J.Gardner/M.Ruffalo)
Allied (B.Pitt/Cotillard)
Awakenings (R.Williams/De Niro)
Blades of Glory
The Changeling (G.C.Scott)
Contract Killer(J.Li)
Dressed to Kill
Geostorm
Gregory's Girl
The Hateful Eight (K.Russell/J.J.Leigh/S.L.Jackson/Goggins)
Holy Rollers
John Wick:Chapter 2
The Lego Ninjago Movie
Open Range (Costner/R.Duvall)
The Pretty One
The Producers (Thurman)
Rango
Risen
The Slumber Party Massacre
Tangerine
War of the Worlds (Cruise/D.Fanning)
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Whiplash
Without Remorse (M.B.Jordan)(Amazon Original)(2021)
Woman on the Run

Grey's Anatomy - Season 16 (2019)
Invincible(Amazon Original)(2021) - All Episodes now available

Expiring soon(That I'm aware of)

Scandal (Season 1-7) - 16/5
The Missing (Season 1-2) - 18/5

RandomViewer · 06-05-2021 7:54pm

Full_Circle_81 wrote: »

I've just started watching this recently as well. Its nice easy viewing
Did *not* recognise Jennifer Grey until the info cards on Amazon told me thats who it was.

I'ts the nose or lack of it

Champagne Sally · 06-05-2021 10:10pm

I would highly recommend This is Us it’s a well written drama over 5 series and it’s so well acted. I’m was riveted from 1st episode.

fryup · 06-05-2021 10:18pm

Gregory's Girl

ah now that's a blast from the past

Mad_maxx · 07-05-2021 10:26pm

watched " The sound of metal " last night

one of the best movies ive seen in quite some time , very moving and terrific performances by all

Taeholic · 07-05-2021 10:30pm

Champagne Sally wrote: »

I would highly recommend This is Us it’s a well written drama over 5 series and it’s so well acted. I’m was riveted from 1st episode.

I adore this show, emotional wreck watching it lol

paddyb · 09-05-2021 9:14pm

Is sound of metal gone - I’m getting not available in your current location?

The Raging Bile Duct · 09-05-2021 9:17pm

paddyb wrote: »

Is sound of metal gone - I’m getting not available in your current location?

Still there for me.

dalyboy · 12-05-2021 12:13pm

Just finished all 3 seasons of the marvellous mrs maisel upon recommendation from gmisk.

It’s sadly only 26 episodes . (They’re currently filming season 4 atm)

The show contains razor sharp dialogue with a broad spectrum of differing characters and explores the late 1950’s and early 1960’s family life / working life of a young Jewish mother (and her families lives) as she turns to a new career in comedy stand up.

Btw , it’s not a show I’d say is biased towards the female characters and finds the perfect balance to display both the positives and negatives of the struggles of both genders that were prevalent at this time in New York (and the resettling of society both socially & economically) still reeling after WW2)

The wardrobe for this period tv show must have cost a bomb. It’s very impressive how they recreated New York from clothing , cars , shops , style etc.

Fully recommended if looking to really get engrossed in a tv show.

dublin49 · 12-05-2021 2:19pm

just finishing 2nd Series Goliath,I am sure its being covered earlier on this Thread but only recently got Amazon.Its very good if you like Billy Bob Thorton as a tortured but brillant Lawyer fighting for the little guy.Well worth a watch.

RandomViewer · 12-05-2021 4:45pm

dublin49 wrote: »

just finishing 2nd Series Goliath,I am sure its being covered earlier on this Thread but only recently got Amazon.Its very good if you like Billy Bob Thorton as a tortured but brillant Lawyer fighting for the little guy.Well worth a watch.

I've watched about 6 episodes of S1, haven't got back to it, Billy Bob is great , so is Molly Shannon,

Wrongway1985 · 14-05-2021 4:44pm

Selection of new titles/re-adds in the last week or so

The 12th Man (Original Title: Den 12. mann)
After the Dark
Across the Tracks (B.Pitt)
All I See Is You
Anne of Green Gables
Barefoot (E.R.Wood/Speedman/J.K.Simmons)
Cooties
Cyrano de Bergerac
Dallas Buyers Club
Erin Brockovich
The Free World
Gold (Nesbitt/M(aisie).Williams/K.Condon)
Honest Thief (L.Neeson)(Amazon Original)(2020)
I Still See You
The Joneses
The Machinist (Bale/J.J.Leigh)
The Man Who Cheated Himself
Miss Congeniality
No Strings Attached
Once Were Warriors
Pather Panchali
Peter Gabriel : Secret World Live
The Slipper and the Rose
Rambo
Safe Haven
The Social Network
Spanglish
Tea with Mussolini
Vacation

Chicago Fire (Season 1-4)
Chicago Med (Season 1-4)
The Underground Railroad (Amazon Original)(2021)

Expiring soon(That I'm aware of)

The Island - 19/5
Underworld (&Evolution,Rise of the Lycans,Awakening) - 22/5
Lust, Caution - 23/5
Grimsby - 24/5
Unthinkable - 27/5
A Perfect Getaway - 29/5

The Raging Bile Duct · 14-05-2021 5:08pm

Looking forward to seeing Underground Railroad - it's one of my favourite books from the last couple of years so looking forward to seeing how they handle it. Slightly hesitant after the misery of Them but the reviews have been very good so far.

camz09 · 15-05-2021 6:41am

Just watched The Dissident.

Absolutely devastating documentary. They show the transcript of the murderers doing the deed, made my stomach turn. Very sad, unfortunately a feeling of hopelessness also seeing as MBS impunity continues to this day.

joe40 · 15-05-2021 9:12am

I happened to find a new Zealand film "Once were warriors" on prime. Saw it a few years ago but worth re visiting.
Brilliant movie, not an easy watch though, some gritty topics covered.
Don't know if it is a new addition but I would highly recommend it.

RandomViewer · 15-05-2021 11:40am

joe40 wrote: »

I happened to find a new Zealand film "Once were warriors" on prime. Saw it a few years ago but worth re visiting.
Brilliant movie, not an easy watch though, some gritty topics covered.
Don't know if it is a new addition but I would highly recommend it.

There's a sequel but it's poor,

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0kvbps&hl=en-IE&q=What+Becomes+of+the+Broken+Hearted?+(film)&kgs=2a6d40ad6bbc036c&shndl=0&source=sh/x/kp/osrp&entrypoint=sh/x/kp/osrp

hold my beer · 15-05-2021 6:59pm

Finally got around to The Sound of Metal and really enjoyed it. Riz Ahmed was outstanding.

Fingers Mcginty · 16-05-2021 11:34am

was looking for "backcountry" last night but couldn't find it. Could have sworn i it was there up until recently.

Full_Circle_81 · 18-05-2021 3:16pm

I noticed that season 2 of the US version of The Bridge went up recently...........but not season 1.
Way to go Amazon!

homerun_homer · 18-05-2021 4:17pm

I finally got around to watching Cold War before my account expired. This was out the same year as Roma, and I'd seen people debate them as their film of the year. I still haven't seen Roma either but Cold War had appealed to me more from the story front.

Set against the backdrop of the 1950s Cold War in Poland, two people of differing backgrounds and temperaments begin an almost impossible romance.

It's brilliantly shot, in black and white & full frame (sorry everyone with big widescreen tvs), and just under 90 minutes which is becoming more and more appealing to me these days.

Amazon Prime Film/TV Series Recommendations

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