3 overlooked movies on Amazon Prime Video to check out this weekend (April 18-20)

      Finding excellent films on Amazon Prime Video isn’t overly challenging. The streaming platform is packed with engaging titles, but the difficulty lies in discovering the movies that truly capture your interest. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of three underrated films that you can find on Prime Video.

      These selections span various decades and genres, yet each one is likely to be overlooked unless you pay close attention.

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      **First Reformed (2018)**

      Director Paul Schrader is known for making intense films, and First Reformed amplifies that intensity to extraordinary levels. The story centers on a small-town priest in upstate New York whose life begins to unravel after he encounters a radical environmental activist and his expectant wife. Supported by what may be Ethan Hawke’s finest performance, First Reformed is surreal, dark, and explores a man’s crisis of faith as he starts to see the world around him more clearly. You can watch First Reformed on Amazon Prime Video.

      **The Third Man (1949)**

      As one of the quintessential noir films, The Third Man remains a timeless classic. Set in a war-torn Vienna, it follows a pulp novelist who arrives in the city searching for his long-time friend. Upon discovering his friend's death, he becomes eager to uncover the truth behind it and find the enigmatic third man who was present during the fatal incident. This film is not only a compelling depiction of post-war Vienna but is also vibrant and incredibly fast-paced. Despite being an older movie, it is far from dull. You can watch The Third Man on Amazon Prime Video.

      **Spotlight (2015)**

      Although it won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Spotlight is not a film that seems to receive much discussion even a decade later. Much of the reason for Spotlight’s lack of visibility relates to its profound subject matter. This crime drama tells the true story of journalists from the Boston Globe who reveal that hundreds of priests in the Catholic Church have abused children, with the institution opting to cover it up. Featuring a talented ensemble cast and a subtle style that highlights the journalists’ professionalism, Spotlight is both understated and profoundly impactful. You can watch Spotlight on Amazon Prime Video.