Amazon Prime Video, General Discussion [Ireland]

sweetie · 05-04-2020 1:30pm

donfers wrote: »

My favourite movie of the last 5 years just came on to Prime

It's called Midsommar.....be warned it's not for everybody

Great film

Homelander · 05-04-2020 1:50pm

Midsommar was probably my favorite movie last year.

Acosta · 05-04-2020 4:51pm

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

This isn't true, as quite a few posters have mentioned, there's a lot more on it than you might think initially, you just have to know what you're looking for because the interface is awful.

No it's true IMO. I've spent a lot of time looking through it.

05-04-2020 8:00pm

I find it great for Oscar nominated movies over the last few years - Green Book, Hacksaw Ridge etc. I notice a lot of movies are almost 'rotated' between Prime and Netflix - I, Tonya for example going straight to Netflix from Prime

05-04-2020 8:39pm

Homelander wrote: »

Midsommar was probably my favorite movie last year.

yes. seems to put a lot of people off but probably the best one for me also. it's more a "go with the experience " type of movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it on that basis.

thought that the director's other well-known movie "Hereditary" was pretty bad surprisingly.

Mantis Toboggan · 05-04-2020 9:09pm

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

This isn't true, as quite a few posters have mentioned, there's a lot more on it than you might think initially, you just have to know what you're looking for because the interface is awful.

Any recommendations?

Watched Bosch recently and didn't think much of it.

fryup · 05-04-2020 9:12pm

is The Boys any good?

05-04-2020 9:20pm

fryup wrote: »

is The Boys any good?

bit of an acquired taste but if you like it and get it (give it 2 episodes) you're likely to really like it.

great anti-hero stuff imo but again, not everyone would like it.

I have no interest in superhero stuff (not into those cinema-clogging marvel productions) at all but really liked it.

05-04-2020 9:21pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Any recommendations?

Watched Bosch recently and didn't think much of it.

all the seasons?

season 1 had a particularly annoying character that ruined it for me

they get better as they go along imo

I'd recommend ZeroZeroZero - a one season mafia/ sth american narco / smuggler broker series. it's on Amazon

gmisk · 05-04-2020 9:58pm

Damages which was added recently....is fantastic imo.
I have watched all of season 1 in about 2 days!

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 05-04-2020 10:01pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Any recommendations?

Watched Bosch recently and didn't think much of it.

For TV?

Friday Night Lights
Bob's Burgers
Catastrophe
Fleabag
Justified
The Missing
The Americans

bennyineire · 05-04-2020 10:13pm

Just finished binge watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,

I'm sure its been mentioned here loads of times already but honestly its a brilliant show, really not what I was expecting. It was on my radar for a while now but for some reason I kept holding back.

It's very cleverly written and the pace of the dialog keeps you hooked, also one of the best comedic written shows in many a year.

On another note some of the sets are amazing too, gives you a real feel of escapism.

If it was on you radar and you thought a bit "meh" or you havn't seen it yet then go for it, you won't be disappointed

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 05-04-2020 10:27pm

bennyineire wrote: »

Just finished binge watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,

I watched about 3 or 4 episodes of S1 of this but I couldn't get into it. They felt very repetitive in structure to me. She meets with the short woman, thinks about Joel, has some sort of accidental public performance which then inspires her stand up, the end.

I started it when I was on a free trial and had no intention of actually signing up, so didn't waste viewing time on it after that, but I have it free for a year now so I might give it another go.

sweetie · 05-04-2020 10:38pm

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

I watched about 3 or 4 episodes of S1 of this but I couldn't get into it. They felt very repetitive in structure to me. She meets with the short woman, thinks about Joel, has some sort of accidental public performance which then inspires her stand up, the end.

I started it when I was on a free trial and had no intention of actually signing up, so didn't waste viewing time on it after that, but I have it free for a year now so I might give it another go.

I've a friend who raves about it so must try it again. So much tv, so little time.

bennyineire · 05-04-2020 10:50pm

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

I watched about 3 or 4 episodes of S1 of this but I couldn't get into it. They felt very repetitive in structure to me. She meets with the short woman, thinks about Joel, has some sort of accidental public performance which then inspires her stand up, the end.

I started it when I was on a free trial and had no intention of actually signing up, so didn't waste viewing time on it after that, but I have it free for a year now so I might give it another go.

Yep a bit like that at the start TBH but it keeps getting better, season 2 is a belter

Sleeper12 · 05-04-2020 11:01pm

bennyineire wrote:

Just finished binge watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,

I've said here plenty of times that I think this to be one of their best shows. No one has disagreed with me but no one seemed to agree either. I'm delighted to have found a kindred spirit

ixoy · 06-04-2020 8:46am

Sleeper12 wrote: »

I've said here plenty of times that I think this to be one of their best shows. No one has disagreed with me but no one seemed to agree either. I'm delighted to have found a kindred spirit

I'll agree it's easily their best show. Very witty, some great performances and it's also got fantastic production values (it looks stunning in 4k).

It takes a little bit of time to really get going but it moves on from the Joel element and finds its feet. Easy for me to see why it's won a bunch of awards.

secondrowgal · 06-04-2020 11:22am

ixoy wrote: »

I'll agree it's easily their best show. Very witty, some great performances and it's also got fantastic production values (it looks stunning in 4k).

It takes a little bit of time to really get going but it moves on from the Joel element and finds its feet. Easy for me to see why it's won a bunch of awards.

I'm the opposite (sorry!). I watched 5/6 episodes and just wanted to punch all the characters. Not going to waste my time on this where there are so many other better shows out there (IMHO of course!)

whatever76 · 06-04-2020 11:24am

the Americans is well worth a watch - 4 seasons up there currently …. v underrated show !

killbillvol2 · 06-04-2020 1:19pm

whatever76 wrote: »

the Americans is well worth a watch - 4 seasons up there currently …. v underrated show !

All 5 seasons of the Americans are there. I rewatched the whole thing again recently. Brilliant TV and they nailed the ending.

adelcrowsmel · 06-04-2020 1:34pm

whatever76 wrote: »

the Americans is well worth a watch - 4 seasons up there currently …. v underrated show !

I just started it this weekend and I'm really enjoying it so far!

whatever76 · 06-04-2020 1:59pm

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

I just started it this weekend and I'm really enjoying it so far!

oh i am jealous - love to be just starting it again ! great TV show and I watched it the old way weekly on RTE1 few years back ; grabbed me from the first episode. And as previous poster states - ended really well !!

PabloAndRoy · 06-04-2020 2:15pm

killbillvol2 wrote: »

All 5 seasons of the Americans are there. I rewatched the whole thing again recently. Brilliant TV and they nailed the ending.

Myself and the missus tailed off in season 3 at some stage. I might just start from scratch as it was a relatively complex plot over time.

Watched Homecoming last week and really ejoyed that one.

Sleeper12 · 06-04-2020 4:40pm

secondrowgal wrote: »

I'm the opposite (sorry!). I watched 5/6 episodes and just wanted to punch all the characters. Not going to waste my time on this where there are so many other better shows out there (IMHO of course!)

My wife feels the same. We got 3/4 way through first season when she announced that either I'll be watching the rest on my own or her foot will be going through the TV.

Tom Mann Centuria · 06-04-2020 4:46pm

I loved the first season of The Patriot, a really interesting black comedy. 2nd isn't as good unfortunately but still worth a watch.

bennyineire · 06-04-2020 7:38pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

I loved the first season of The Patriot, a really interesting black comedy. 2nd isn't as good unfortunately but still worth a watch.

I liked it too but I thought the second season was much better and finished the story up neatly too I think.

Tom Mann Centuria · 06-04-2020 8:01pm

bennyineire wrote: »

I liked it too but I thought the second season was much better and finished the story up neatly too I think.

Haha, well we agree it's good anyway.

Harry66 · 07-04-2020 4:18pm

4 Blocks is excellent, two seasons on Prime and a third online.

sweetie · 07-04-2020 4:43pm

I really enjoyed Red Oaks, 3 seasons; a coming of age comedy set in a country club near NYC and has a great turn by Paul Reiser and the guy who played his pal in Mad About You. The younger actors are mostly very good too.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 07-04-2020 5:23pm

sweetie wrote: »

I really enjoyed Red Oaks, 3 seasons; a coming of age comedy set in a country club near NYC and has a great turn by Paul Reiser and the guy who played his pal in Mad About You. The younger actors are mostly very good too.

Is it wrapped up in 3 seasons or did it get cancelled?

johnire · 07-04-2020 6:00pm

Keep watching it....it gets better and better. I loved it.

adelcrowsmel wrote: »

I just started it this weekend and I'm really enjoying it so far!

Mortelaro · 07-04-2020 6:02pm

Any idea how to turn off the foreign subtitles on Picard?
I've it set to no sub titles and none appear but romulan comes up in German

Irish sub

dulpit · 07-04-2020 9:11pm

Mortelaro wrote: »

Any idea how to turn off the foreign subtitles on Picard?
I've it set to no sub titles and none appear but romulan comes up in German

Irish sub

Subtitles are always a nightmare on prime. Hit and miss as to when they work or don't especially when it's built in subs for foreign language. Try a different device, sometimes that helps.

Marje · 07-04-2020 9:42pm

Mortelaro wrote: »

Any idea how to turn off the foreign subtitles on Picard?
I've it set to no sub titles and none appear but romulan comes up in German

Irish sub

You might have to back out to settings and change subtitles there. I did this before to fix subtitles.

joe123 · 07-04-2020 10:06pm

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before but just sat down to watch season 2 of the terror and all episodes are showing as unavailable? What's going on here?

Sleeper12 · 07-04-2020 10:15pm

joe123 wrote: »

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before but just sat down to watch season 2 of the terror and all episodes are showing as unavailable? What's going on here?

Haven't watched it but I do remember a few months ago someone saying that it's available on Irish prime but not UK prime.

MargoChanning · 07-04-2020 11:00pm

So I just settled down to watch season 2 of Fleabag, I finished season 1 last week- only to find they’re both gone from Prime! Anyone any idea why? So disappointed!

ILikeBoats · 08-04-2020 7:55am

I think you had to pay for season 2 anyway

sweetie · 08-04-2020 12:41pm

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Is it wrapped up in 3 seasons or did it get cancelled?

I think it was cancelled but they had wrapped up the season pretty well as probably saw it coming.

Mickeroo · 08-04-2020 12:48pm

sweetie wrote: »

I think it was cancelled but they had wrapped up the season pretty well as probably saw it coming.

Not really a case of it being cancelled more that PWB doesn't want to do any more imo and I could have sworn I read somewhere that she said as much herself. BBC would be throwing money at her to do another if she wanted to I reckon.

I think the end of season 2 was pretty conclusive and was a really good way to end the show.

Wouldn't be surprised if she has a change of heart down the line and does another though!

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 08-04-2020 2:18pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Not really a case of it being cancelled more that PWB doesn't want to do any more imo and I could have sworn I read somewhere that she said as much herself. BBC would be throwing money at her to do another if she wanted to I reckon.

I think the end of season 2 was pretty conclusive and was a really good way to end the show.

Wouldn't be surprised if she has a change of heart down the line and does another though!

We weren't talking about Fleabag

Speaking of it though, the live stage show from last year is streaming at the moment. There's a small charge and it all goes to charity.

Mehaffey1 · 08-04-2020 6:34pm

Watched Odd Thomas there, would give it 7/10. Definitely worth watching and I enjoyed the book years ago. Good for a teen movie

Moghead · 09-04-2020 8:39am

Anyone know when Picard will be available on Irish Prime? Thanks.

Full_Circle_81 · 09-04-2020 8:55am

Moghead wrote: »

Anyone know when Picard will be available on Irish Prime? Thanks.

But it is available on Irish Prime, always has been?

Mickeroo · 09-04-2020 8:58am

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

We weren't talking about Fleabag

Speaking of it though, the live stage show from last year is streaming at the moment. There's a small charge and it all goes to charity.

Ah here, this lock down is affecting my ability to follow conversations on here I think

Sleeper12 · 09-04-2020 9:11am

Moghead wrote: »

Anyone know when Picard will be available on Irish Prime? Thanks.

It's an Amazon original. It should be showing in all regions It's usually only shows Amazon don't own that can be geoblocked due to licensing laws

killbillvol2 · 09-04-2020 9:12am

Full_Circle_81 wrote: »

But it is available on Irish Prime, always has been?

It's actually pretty hard to avoid. They shove it in your face!

Moghead · 09-04-2020 9:39am

Weird it's telling me it's not available in my region.

killbillvol2 · 09-04-2020 10:14am

Moghead wrote: »

Weird it's telling me it's not available in my region.

Their live chat is very good at resolving issues.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 09-04-2020 10:50am

Not necessarily recommendations but a few things that have been added over the last week or so....

Films:
The Road to El Dorado
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Under the Skin
Oceans 11
Million Dollar Baby
Dirty Dancing
Carlito's Way
Anna Karenina
Magnificent Seven (remake)
The Man in the Iron Mask
17 Again
A Fish Called Wanda
The Disaster Artist
Spring Breakers
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
The Grey
Hideous Kinky
Anthropoid
What We Do in the Shadows
The Current War
Blades of Glory

Amazon Prime Video, General Discussion [Ireland]

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