Amazon Prime Video, what gems have you found? (NO SPOILERS)
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Not sure if it’s been mentioned on here but watching “Start Up”, which I would thoroughly recommend. It’s a 3 part series and we are currently into Season 2. It’s Based around Crypto Currency but don’t let that put you off. It tells the fictitious story of how three people from different backgrounds form an unlikely alliance to create a company along BritCoin lines. Based in Miami, it mixes the Spanish/Haitian community with Hi Tech Computer Markets and how it can be corrupted by unscrupulous business and Russian Mafia. Martin Freeman plays an FBI agent, a long way removed from “The Office” but carries the part well in my opinion. Contains enough plot to keep you interested with the occasional shocking moments of “I didn’t see that coming” variety. One of the things I like is that there is no irritating background music, the story progresses forward without flashbacks and there are no “one year earlier” scenarios. The acting all round is of a high standard.
I suggest you may want to watch with subtitles as some of the authentic dialogue can be a little hard to follow!
I suggest you may want to watch with subtitles as some of the authentic dialogue can be a little hard to follow!
Plus8 said:
Not sure if it’s been mentioned on here but watching “Start Up”, which I would thoroughly recommend. It’s a 3 part series and we are currently into Season 2. It’s Based around Crypto Currency but don’t let that put you off. It tells the fictitious story of how three people from different backgrounds form an unlikely alliance to create a company along BritCoin lines. Based in Miami, it mixes the Spanish/Haitian community with Hi Tech Computer Markets and how it can be corrupted by unscrupulous business and Russian Mafia. Martin Freeman plays an FBI agent, a long way removed from “The Office” but carries the part well in my opinion. Contains enough plot to keep you interested with the occasional shocking moments of “I didn’t see that coming” variety. One of the things I like is that there is no irritating background music, the story progresses forward without flashbacks and there are no “one year earlier” scenarios. The acting all round is of a high standard.
I suggest you may want to watch with subtitles as some of the authentic dialogue can be a little hard to follow!
Great series, I guess it got cancelled?I suggest you may want to watch with subtitles as some of the authentic dialogue can be a little hard to follow!
Killswitch.
A nice low budget Half-Life'esque sci-fi film. But thoroughly enjoyable.
A bit like half-life.
Those who like wordy, deep plots, no plot holes, billion dollar special effects, A-list actors and no clichés will hate it though and will no doubt post up that it is the worse film they have ever seen.
But did I mention it is a bit like half-life and very enjoyable for those who are easily pleased by any sci-fi
A nice low budget Half-Life'esque sci-fi film. But thoroughly enjoyable.
A bit like half-life.
Those who like wordy, deep plots, no plot holes, billion dollar special effects, A-list actors and no clichés will hate it though and will no doubt post up that it is the worse film they have ever seen.
But did I mention it is a bit like half-life and very enjoyable for those who are easily pleased by any sci-fi
colin_p said:
Killswitch.
A nice low budget Half-Life'esque sci-fi film. But thoroughly enjoyable.
A bit like half-life.
Those who like wordy, deep plots, no plot holes, billion dollar special effects, A-list actors and no clichés will hate it though and will no doubt post up that it is the worse film they have ever seen.
But did I mention it is a bit like half-life and very enjoyable for those who are easily pleased by any sci-fi
Enjoyed it - perfect Saturday night viewing!A nice low budget Half-Life'esque sci-fi film. But thoroughly enjoyable.
A bit like half-life.
Those who like wordy, deep plots, no plot holes, billion dollar special effects, A-list actors and no clichés will hate it though and will no doubt post up that it is the worse film they have ever seen.
But did I mention it is a bit like half-life and very enjoyable for those who are easily pleased by any sci-fi
And in the 'also might like' suggestions is:
Iron Sky - The coming race
which is looking promising as well!
Clockwork Cupcake said:
ctdctd said:
Iron Sky - The coming race
I saw the original when it came out. An odd film - it didn't seem to know what it wanted to be. Serious, satire, parody, slapstick, pastiche, it oscillated between them all. I must get round to watching this sequel.
colin_p said:
Killswitch.
A nice low budget Half-Life'esque sci-fi film. But thoroughly enjoyable.
A bit like half-life.
Those who like wordy, deep plots, no plot holes, billion dollar special effects, A-list actors and no clichés will hate it though and will no doubt post up that it is the worse film they have ever seen.
But did I mention it is a bit like half-life and very enjoyable for those who are easily pleased by any sci-fi
More like half-life 2 A nice low budget Half-Life'esque sci-fi film. But thoroughly enjoyable.
A bit like half-life.
Those who like wordy, deep plots, no plot holes, billion dollar special effects, A-list actors and no clichés will hate it though and will no doubt post up that it is the worse film they have ever seen.
But did I mention it is a bit like half-life and very enjoyable for those who are easily pleased by any sci-fi
Wasn’t bad. Could’ve been better with more thought invested in the emotional element of the story.
Clockwork Cupcake said:
ctdctd said:
Iron Sky - The coming race
I saw the original when it came out. An odd film - it didn't seem to know what it wanted to be. Serious, satire, parody, slapstick, pastiche, it oscillated between them all. I must get round to watching this sequel.
North West Tom said:
ch37 said:
Palm Springs
Been waiting for this for ages and it lives up to expectations, fantastic film.
Best viewed knowing as little as possible.
Had my eye on this when it was released - great now it's on Prime!Been waiting for this for ages and it lives up to expectations, fantastic film.
Best viewed knowing as little as possible.
Lordbenny said:
North West Tom said:
ch37 said:
Palm Springs
Been waiting for this for ages and it lives up to expectations, fantastic film.
Best viewed knowing as little as possible.
Had my eye on this when it was released - great now it's on Prime!Been waiting for this for ages and it lives up to expectations, fantastic film.
Best viewed knowing as little as possible.
V8mate said:
Lordbenny said:
North West Tom said:
ch37 said:
Palm Springs
Been waiting for this for ages and it lives up to expectations, fantastic film.
Best viewed knowing as little as possible.
Had my eye on this when it was released - great now it's on Prime!Been waiting for this for ages and it lives up to expectations, fantastic film.
Best viewed knowing as little as possible.
rider73 said:
V8mate said:
Lordbenny said:
North West Tom said:
ch37 said:
Palm Springs
Been waiting for this for ages and it lives up to expectations, fantastic film.
Best viewed knowing as little as possible.
Had my eye on this when it was released - great now it's on Prime!Been waiting for this for ages and it lives up to expectations, fantastic film.
Best viewed knowing as little as possible.
digimeistter said:
Plus8 said:
Not sure if it’s been mentioned on here but watching “Start Up”, which I would thoroughly recommend. It’s a 3 part series and we are currently into Season 2. It’s Based around Crypto Currency but don’t let that put you off. It tells the fictitious story of how three people from different backgrounds form an unlikely alliance to create a company along BritCoin lines. Based in Miami, it mixes the Spanish/Haitian community with Hi Tech Computer Markets and how it can be corrupted by unscrupulous business and Russian Mafia. Martin Freeman plays an FBI agent, a long way removed from “The Office” but carries the part well in my opinion. Contains enough plot to keep you interested with the occasional shocking moments of “I didn’t see that coming” variety. One of the things I like is that there is no irritating background music, the story progresses forward without flashbacks and there are no “one year earlier” scenarios. The acting all round is of a high standard.
I suggest you may want to watch with subtitles as some of the authentic dialogue can be a little hard to follow!
Great series, I guess it got cancelled?I suggest you may want to watch with subtitles as some of the authentic dialogue can be a little hard to follow!
Nick really became a grade A bellend, though.
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