The Prime Video top 10 has been relatively stable in recent weeks, with new releases such as “gifted,” “Challenger,” “The Menu,” and “Casper” recently making the list But just because a film ranks on a streaming service's most-watched list doesn't necessarily mean it's worth your time
While one might think that Prime Video's top 10 movies list would include only the best the streaming service has to offer, it continues to include the sequel to the infamously awful blockbuster “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” ( 20% on Rotten Tomatoes), proving that popularity does not always equal quality
So, from Prime Video's Top 10 (as of 1 pm Friday, September 27), including a sweet feel-good comedy, an erotic romance-drama, and a wonderfully fun family film, three films worth adding to your watch list Picks Here are the Prime Video movies to watch now
“Gifted” is the perfect movie to turn on when the mid-week blues rear their ugly head and you need a little pick-me-up This 2017 comedy-drama pairs Chris Evans with a still-young McKenna Grace, and while the stakes are kept low, the character-driven drama remains fiery and emotional, mainly thanks to strong performances from the two leads Evans and Grace each have a strong presence, and it is easy to become emotionally invested in the father-daughter bond between the two
Frank Alder (Chris Evans) lives in a coastal Florida town and is raising his precocious niece Mary (McKenna Grace) after the death of his sister Determined to give Mary a normal life, Frank refuses the advice of those around him to send her to a gifted school when Mary begins to demonstrate mathematical abilities at an early age But when Frank's mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) shows up, she has a very different view of Mary's educational needs Evelyn wants to push Mary academically, and a fight ensues over custody of Mary
Watch “gifted” on Prime Video now
“Puss in Boots” was far beyond my imagination: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was beyond my exception I had assumed that this animated adventure film would be a throwaway family film that only young children would truly enjoy I could not have been more wrong This spin-off of “Shrek” is one of the most entertaining and well-crafted animated films of the past decade, bursting with clever humor and engaging characters In addition, the art style is stunning
In the film, we learn that the eponymous ginger cat has burned eight of his nine lives by living recklessly Fearing his own mortality (I told you this movie would be surprisingly funny for a family film), he sets out on a journey to find a legendary “last wish” that will restore his nine lives This mission to find the mythical MacGuffin may seem quite ordinary, but there are some well-placed twists and some very inventive set pieces along the way Puss in Boots, I'm sorry I doubted you
Watch “Puss in Boots”: watch “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” on Prime Video now
Given that there have been some truly incredible thriller films this year (including the recently released “Strange Darling”), 2024 will undoubtedly It is a bit surprising that the most gripping film of 2024 is actually a sports drama set in the world of tennis Director Luca Guadagnino succeeds in making a trio of characters who literally and figuratively trade backhands, serves, and volleys so engrossing that they forget to blink during the climactic, adrenaline-fueled scenes Challenger is one of the best films of the year, and now that it's on Prime Video, I'm eager to see it again”
“Challengers” is a sports drama featuring three tennis players: Tashi (Zendaya), Patrick (Josh O'Connor), and Art (Mike Feist) The former was a world champion player whose coach (and wife), Tashi, was struggling to stop a losing streak In a last-ditch effort to regain Art's confidence, he enters a local Challenger event (the lowest-level event on the Pro Tour), where he meets his former best friend and on-court rival, Patrick Patrick is also Tashi's ex-boyfriend Yes, this love triangle is as messy as you've heard
Watch “Challengers” on Prime Video now
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