Aside from the recent addition of Crime 101, a thriller often compared to Michael Mann‘s Heat, Prime Video’s upcoming weekend is set to be dominated by TV. In particular, viewers in their millions will be tuning into the long-awaited two-episode premiere of the final season of The Boys. The return of Karl Urban‘s Billy Butcher, Jack Quaid‘s Hughie Campbell, Antony Starr‘s Homelander, and more for one final explosive battle is sure to keep most busy, but what about those who want a movie this weekend? Well, with that in mind, here’s a look at three Prime Video movies you should watch.
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Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 7.2/10
From Knives Out to Triangle of Sadness, “eat the rich” movies are the perfect way to inject a small dose of satisfaction into your weekend against the ever-separating class system. In The Menu, this is exactly what happens to the diners at legendary chef Julian Slowik’s (Ralph Fiennes) most ambitious evening. However, their twisted and darkly comic fate is interrupted by the arrival of Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy), an outsider who was not meant to be there.
Using food to devour elitism is the perfect way to satisfy your appetite this weekend, and director Mark Mylod of Game of Thrones and Succession fame crafts this with fine detail. Add to that a selection of unforgettable performances, including Fiennes at his most devilishly brilliant, and a recipe for cinema success is born.
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‘The Sandlot’ (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes: 66% | IMDb: 7.8/10
For something more heartwarming this weekend, don’t miss out on the 1993 family classic The Sandlot. Directed by David Mickey Evans, the film follows Scotty Smalls (Thomas Guiry), who befriends the local kids playing baseball in his new neighborhood. After taking daring, mischievous risks as all young boys do, they eventually step too far when Scotty loses his stepfather Bill’s (Denis Leary) priceless ball, sparking an adventurous quest to get it back.
The golden era of coming-of-age baseball movies, featuring the likes of Major League, A League of Their Own, and Rookie of the Year, is certainly a thing of the past today, but that just allows a movie like The Sandlot to prove the perfect injection of nostalgia into your weekend. Heartwarming and a reminder of the innocence and excitement of youth, this touching tale is sure to keep you grinning from ear to ear.
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‘F9: The Fast Saga’ (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 59% | IMDb: 5.2/10
For an adrenaline-fueled weekend from the comfort of your own couch, don’t miss out on F9: The Fast Saga. This big-budget blockbuster released in 2021 follows Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and the rest of the crew as they face their most dangerous mission yet. When an international terrorist and highly-skilled driver threatens the fate of the world, little does Dom know just how personal the fight is about to get.
Written and directed by Justin Lin, and also starring the likes of John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron, and Jordana Brewster, F9: The Fast Saga makes up for what it lacks in emotional nuance with a fast-paced thrill ride that flies through its 143-minute runtime. Is this going to be the best movie you’ll watch this month? No. But will it leave you breathless and entertained? Absolutely.
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June 25, 2021
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143 Minutes