This month I've discovered a few great TV shows and watched some brilliant movies. So obviously I had to share them with you today. If you're looking for a new show to start or a movie to keep you entertained, then I've got a real variety here. And they're all available to stream. So here's what to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime this month;
Knives Out
I'd heard such great things about this movie, so I was over the moon to see that it had been added to Amazon Prime Video this month. It's a murder mystery movie but not in the traditional sense. And even though it's over two hours long, it definitely didn't feel like that at all. Plus, talk about a star studded cast!
If you can get over Daniel Craig's accent in this (seriously, who okayed that?), I've got a feeling that you will love this movie. It doesn't follow the typical murder mystery rules at all, which I love. And even when you think you know what's going on, it goes in a completely different direction. Each and every character adds something to the mystery. And I now finally get why everyone was as enamoured as they were with Chris Evans in a knit jumper! When it comes to what to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime this month, this would definitely be my top pick.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Ready Or Not
As someone who loves a good horror movie, I was immediately on board after seeing the trailer for Ready Or Not. It gave me serious You're Next vibes. And since that is one of my favourite movies, I had high hopes for this one. And I wasn't disappointed. I would definitely class it as more of a black comedy horror movie, instead of one that is particularly scary. But I really enjoyed it.
Samara Weaving, who many might mistake for Margot Robbie, plays a woman who has just married into a crazy rich and somewhat crazy family. And on the eve of her wedding day she must play a game. But this game of hide and seek sees her having to survive until sunrise whilst her new family hunt her as part of a satanic ritual. It sounds batshit crazy and it is. So I would definitely recommend giving the trailer a watch to get a feel for it first. But it was such a fresh take on this kind of movie. Plus, it didn't hurt to see Adam Brody (who will always be the beloved Seth Coen to me) all grown up in this. You've definitely got to give it a go. It's now available on NOW TV and Sky Cinema.
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Countdown
Another movie that was added to Amazon Prime Video this month, Countdown immediately got my interest when I first saw the trailer. Now it will definitely remind you of Final Destination in some ways, even if it's not quite as creative as that movie franchise was. But the premise revolves around an app that tells you how many years, months or even days you have left to live. And if you do anything to alter your plans for that day, well, it doesn't end well.
This is definitely watchable, which can't always be said about these kinds of movies. I mean, remember how terrible Truth Or Dare was?! It also stars the actress who played Beck in You season one, as the main character. Now, the deaths were definitely nowhere near as scary or tense as the Final Destination franchise. And the demon in this also looked like a discount The Nun, from The Conjuring movies. Plus, the premise was one that they could have done a lot more with. There are some good comedic moments but the movie itself was just okay. And you don't really care about any of the characters either. For it being free to watch on Amazon Prime Video, I can't really complain. But I definitely wouldn't pay to watch it.
⭐⭐⭐.5
Dirty John: Betty
I've been looking forward to season two of Dirty John arriving on Netflix for a few months now. And it was well worth the wait. I previously reviewed the first season in what is now an anthology, with each season being dedicated to a different true crime. And season two is all about Betty Broderick. If you didn't see season one, I would definitely recommend watching that too. But let's get back to season two.
Even though this is touted as one of the most infamous cases in America, I had no previous knowledge of the Betty Broderick case. But from the very first episode, it's hard not to be completely sucked into the life of the Brodericks. And you go from thinking that Betty is obviously crazy, to seeing what it was that made her that way. Plus the acting is brilliant. Amanda Peet, who I remembered from many a rom-com in the early 2000's, makes Betty feel so relatable that at times you'll completely sympathise with her and her situation. And Christian Slater plays smug arrogance very well. This is definitely a show to add to your watch list next.
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Below Deck
After finishing season 3 of Selling Sunset in record timing, I was looking for something reality TV related that was easy to binge watch. And that's when I stumbled across Below Deck on Netflix. And before I knew it I was completely immersed and invested in what was going on.
It focuses on the workers below deck on a multimillion dollar yacht and what goes into being a yachtie. The first season definitely reminded me of the early seasons of Jersey Shore in some ways, as we also see them on their nights off. But it has Selling Sunset vibes too, as we get to see how the ultra rich live compared to the yachties down below. The first two seasons are currently on Netflix here on the UK. But they were released way back in 2013. And after doing a bit of investigating, I learnt that there are actually seven seasons of Below Deck. And two spin off shows. Which is why I am so tempted to start a hayu trial solely to watch some more.
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Immigration Nation
Now for a much more brutal and heartbreaking watch, we have Netflix's Immigration Nation doc. If you're even somewhat aware of what has been going on in America with immigration since Trump was elected. I'm talking about children being separated from their parents and being kept in cages, mass incarceration masked as immigration detention and much more. You won't believe how bad it really is at the moment.
We are given unprecedented access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and what you'll see is absolutely shocking. You would think that if you were being filmed for a documentary you would at least try to be on your best behaviour. But many of these officers revel in what they are doing and show zero compassion or sensitivity to anyone. Each episode is dedicated to a different aspect of what is the cruel reality of US immigration right now. So prepare to shout at the screen and find yourself asking how this can be going on in a country like America, many, many times over the course of the series.
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So there's what to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime this month.
Have you seen any of the movies or TV shows in today's blog post? If so, what did you think of them? And what have you been watching this month?
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