Movies added and removed from Amazon Prime Video are constantly changing. This is why, when you spot a title that interests you, it is advisable to mark it to view it in the following days. Indeed, it is difficult to say when it might disappear from the streaming service.
You can also check out this list which highlights five films leaving Amazon Prime Video in January. Don’t hesitate to select one, two, or even all five, and take advantage of your weekend to watch them before their final withdrawal.
Need more suggestions? Explore the best new movies to watch this week, plus the best movies on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Max, and Disney+.
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Warner Bros. Pictures
For fans of action films with Tom Cruise, Edge of Tomorrow is to be seen before it disappears. This science fiction film is loosely inspired by the light novel All You Need is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka and takes place in a future where an alien race has invaded Europe. Major William Cage (Cruise), with no combat experience, finds himself in the thick of the action, forced to fight this alien race. Stuck in a time loop, he relives the battle over and over again.
Also starring Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton and Brendan Gleeson, Edge of Tomorrow was well received, particularly for its performances and action sequences. While not one of Cruise’s big franchises, this film is worth watching if you haven’t yet discovered it.
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Green Room (2016)
A24
Although it suffered a commercial failure, many consider Green Room as one of the best films of 2016, especially in the horror genre. This thriller stars the late Anton Yelchin alongside Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole and Callum Turner, as a punk band who discover the body of a young girl after playing in a skinhead bar neo-Nazi. While they try to contact the police, the bar employees confiscate their phones and hold them in the “green room”.
As they try to survive, they discover a small world of turpitude within the establishment. Green Room received a score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and Dan Stubbs of NME calls it “a high-quality bloody survival thriller, period.” »
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Empire Records (1995)
Warner Bros.
Considered a cult classic, Empire Records was not successful upon release, but has since gained a devoted fan base. It’s a comedy-drama about a day in the life of a group of record store employees. With a cast including Anthony LaPaglia, Debi Mazar, Rory Cochrane, Renée Zellweger and Liv Tyler, the plot follows the protagonists’ efforts to prevent their store from being sold to a major chain.
-The concept of Empire Records may seem outdated in our era where digital stores predominate, but the film resonates the spirit of the 1990s while offering a touching vision of a simpler era in music distribution. As expected, it also benefits from a remarkable soundtrack.
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He Named Me Malala (2015)
Fox Searchlight Pictures / National Geographic Channel
An inspiring story to share with young people, especially young girls, He Named Me Malala tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. When she was just a child, Yousafzai fought for girls’ right to education and nearly lost her life for it. Since her survival, she has dedicated herself to her education and her commitment to women’s rights.
Although some believe that He Named Me Malala could have focused more on his own journey, the documentary arouses feelings of anger and sadness, but also pride, hope and joy in the face of his incredible journey and his struggles.
Look He Named Me Malala on Amazon Prime Video.
Copycat (1995)
Warner Bros.
Having met with greater success on the video rental market than in theaters, Copycat benefits from an excellent cast and an intriguing synopsis. Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver) is an expert on serial killers. After a captivating speech at a college, she is confronted by Daryll Lee Cullum (Harry Connick Jr.), a former subject and escaped killer. Although the attacker is forced to flee, Helen develops an intense fear of going out and begins living behind a computer screen.
When a new killer appears, Helen can’t help but get involved, analyzing his actions until she realizes that he was inspired by her research into previous killers. Copycat will keep you in suspense until the last minute. The film also stars Holly Hunter and Dermot Mulroney.
Look Copycat on Amazon Prime Video.
The richness of the stories offered in these films encourages reflection on essential themes such as the right to education, the fight against prejudice, and the way in which we face fear and uncertainty in our lives. These works, whether inspiring or full of suspense, demonstrate the diversity of cinema and its power to make us aware of it. What do you prefer to approach when choosing a film?
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