Lovely on Amazon Prime: Why This Malayalam Fantasy Drama Sticks With You
Let’s Talk About This Weird, Wonderful Film
You know how Malayalam movies keep surprising us? Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes Lovely. Picture this: a lonely guy becomes best friends with a talking housefly. Sounds ridiculous, right? But here’s the thing—it works. Mathew Thomas carries this bizarre premise with such sincerity that you forget how absurd it should feel. And that fly? Way more charming than any insect has a right to be. Currently on Amazon Prime, this one’s perfect when you’re tired of the same old stories.
The Plot: Way More Than Just a Bug’s Life
So here’s the setup—dude’s living alone, probably scrolling through Instagram too much, when bam! A housefly starts chatting with him. At first it’s all jokes and sarcasm (the fly’s got serious attitude), but slowly this weird friendship becomes… real. Like, emotionally real. The kind that makes you think about your own relationships. That’s the magic trick here—taking something impossible and making you care deeply about it.
Why You Should Give It A Shot
1. That Fly Steals Every Scene
No kidding—this CGI insect has more personality than most human characters in big budget films. One minute it’s cracking wise about human behavior, next minute it’s dropping truth bombs about loneliness. The writing’s sharp, but Mathew’s reactions? Gold. You actually believe he’s talking to a fly. How often can you say that about a movie?
2. Balances Crazy With Heart
Remember Lars and the Real Girl? Same vibe here—totally bonkers premise treated with complete seriousness. The film never winks at the audience like “Hey, we know this is silly.” That commitment sells the whole thing. Before you know it, you’re invested in whether this guy and his insect pal will be okay.
3. Mathew Thomas Is The Real Deal
Let me put it this way: acting opposite thin air (because let’s face it, that fly wasn’t really there) and making it feel genuine? That’s skill. You see every bit of his loneliness, then that slow thaw as the friendship grows. Also, major props to whoever did the fly’s voice—equal parts annoying and endearing, just like a real friend.
Where To Watch (And Why You Might Already Have Access)
Amazon Prime’s got it, which means half of India can watch it right now without paying extra. Not on Prime? Honestly, it’s worth the rental. They’ve got subtitles in English, Hindi, and a few other languages—though I’d recommend the original Malayalam with subtitles if you can. Something always gets lost in dubbing, you know?
What People Are Saying
The reviews are in, and surprise—people love it. Critics keep using words like “original” (because how many talking fly movies exist?) while regular viewers just keep quoting the fly’s funniest lines. There’s this one scene where the fly philosophizes about human loneliness while sitting on a dosa… yeah, it’s as amazing as it sounds.
If You Liked This, Try These
Got hooked on the weirdness? Here’s what to watch next:
- Android Kunjappan – Robot caretaker, emotional chaos. Very Malayalam.
- Ohm Shanthi Oshaana – Lighter but with that same heart.
- Lars and the Real Girl – Western version of “wait, that shouldn’t work but does.”
Final Take: Just Watch It Already
Look, I know what you’re thinking—”A movie about a talking fly? Really?” But trust me on this one. Lovely manages to be funny, touching, and completely unique all at once. It’s the kind of film that sticks with you, the sort you’ll bring up in conversations for years. “Remember that Malayalam movie with the philosophical housefly?” Yeah, that one. Hit play on Prime before someone spoils the best scenes.
Quick Answers To Questions You Might Have
Is this based on some book or something?
Nope, completely original. Though now I kinda want a novel version.
Sequel coming?
Not that I’ve heard. But hey, if they made a whole movie work about a fly, who knows?
Subtitles available?
Yep—English, Hindi, Tamil at least. But like I said, original language is the way to go.
Source: Gadgets 360 – Feeds
