Amazon Prime is a global e-commerce company that offers online retail, computing services, and a digital content annual subscription service. It originally launched in 1994 as an online market for books but 12 years ago in 2015, it transformed into a digital market. As of today, there are more than 100 million members. Now people have the luxury of watching their favorite TV shows and movies from the comfort of their homes for only $12.99 a month. Amazon Prime adds new movies and shows every month. It has a vast array of content available in its library. If you’re looking for a good film here are the top 5 movies you should consider watching.
Knives Out (2019)
Knives Out is an American mystery film. Rian Johnson and Ram Bergen directed and wrote the film. The plot involves a master detective investigating the death of a father of a rich, dysfunctional family. This movie presents a grand cast including Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, Toni Collete, Don Johnson, Katherine Langford, Lakeith Stanfield, Jaeden Martell, and Christopher Plummer. The movie was nominated for an Oscar. In addition 49 wins and 115 nominations total. Rotten Tomatoes rated it a 97 out of 100. Knives Out are worth the watch, you won’t regret it!
‘Sylvie Love’ (2020)
‘Sylvie Love’ is a romantic love story. It is directed and written by Eugene Ashe. The plot revolves around jazz saxophonist Robert Halloway and aspiring TV producer Sylvie Parker’s love at first sight connection. Is it destiny? or will their love grow cold? You have to watch to find out. The film features an ensemble cast including Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Rege-Jean Page, Aja Naomi King, and Eva Longoria. The movie had 24 nominations and 4 wins. Rotten Tomatoes rated it a 93 out of 100. If you’re a sucker for a love story, this is for you. It is also on one of the latest movies in the top five list on Amazon Prime.
Take Shelter (2011)
Take Shelter is an American psychological thriller on Amazon Prime. It was directed and written by Jeff Nichols. The plot takes place in Ohio with Curtis LaForche having a premonition or vision about an apocalypse. This movie keeps you on your toes, while also wondering if the apocalypse is real or is it just a series of hallucinations. The cast includes Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Shea Whigham, Katy Mixon, and Kathy Baker. Take Shelter has won two Saturn Awards, Best Writing for Nichols and Best Actor for Shannon. Rotten Tomatoes rated it a 92 out of 100. If you love a good thriller movie, watch this and you won’t regret it.
The Report (2019)
The report is a political drama film. It is directed and written by Scott Z. Burns. The plot involves Daniel J. Jones having a task to get to the bottom of the CIA’s torture program. This is a really tedious process and it begins to take a toll on our main character. This film is emotionally compelling and it keeps you wanting more. The cast consists of Adam Driver, Ted Levine, Annette Bening, Michael C. Hall, Corey Stoll, Tim Blake Nelson, Maura Tierney, and Jon Hamm. The report had 3 wins and 10 nominations. Rotten Tomatoes rated it 82 out of 100. I highly recommend this movie, it does not disappoint.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story is a sports comedy film. It was directed and written by Rawson Marshall Thurber. The movie is about a gym owner named Peter LaFleur who tries to save his old beaten down gym for his arch-enemy White Goodman. Whose only desire is to buy Average Joe’s gymnasium (Peter’s gym) and turn it into a new parking lot for his luxurious gym ( Globo Gym). The movie stars: Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, and Rip Thorn. The movie had 2 nominations and 2 wins. Rotten Tomatoes rated it a 71 out of 100. If you want a good laugh, this is for you.
Above all, one of these movies on Amazon Prime is sure to keep you entertained. Amazon Prime has a variety of Movies and TV Shows ranging from comedy to horror. So, if these are not your cup of tea I’m sure you’ll find something suitable.
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