Many movies are being made nowadays on the endearing friendships of humans with dogs. Malayalam movie Neymar (2023) directed by Sudhi Maddison, brings to us the story of two best friends and a dog that comes into their life by chance. The bromance between Mathew Thomas and Naslen is a common element in malayalam movies after their pair hit the screens in ‘Thanneer Mathan Dinangal’. This is a slice of life movie after Jo and Jo based on teenage love. Mathew Thomas plays ‘Kunjava’ who has a crush on his classmate Dona and is discussing ideas to woo her, with his close friend Sinto (Naslen). They shortlist the idea of keeping a pet to grab her attention. Trouble comes into their life with the naughty and smart Neymar. Will Neymar be a headache for the whole village ?
The Script written by Paulson Skaria and Adarsh Sukumaran tries to Spotlight the tried and tested chemistry between Naslen and Mathew with humour and funny moments in the human and dog love story. The real start of the Malayalam movie Neymar is Nemar himself who gives us moments that save us from slipping into boredom. With Neymar’s animated and gripping sequences, the special combo of Vijayaraghavan and Shammi Thilakan have some great scenes in their own engrossing friendship subplot. Cinematography by Albin is energetic and colourful. The music by Shaan Rehman if overpowering. THe main star is Neymar the dog. The movie as such is a family entertainer.