Amazon Prime Video has just released Clika, a gritty and real street-level drama fueled by loyalty, ambition, and the underlying tension that builds when friends’ ambitions begin to pull them in separate ways.
At its core, Clika follows a close-knit group of friends who want to move up in the world without having to leave anyone behind. But as the lure of cash, ego, and external pressures creeps in, the strong friendship that once seemed unbreakable begins to unravel. It’s a familiar premise, but Clika makes it feel like a personal, small-scale struggle.
What Clika does best is feel real. The dialogue is natural and sometimes a little rough around the edges, like actual conversations and not carefully crafted speeches. The acting is not over-the-top, but it feels like it’s coming from real people. When the arguments erupt, they feel like they’re coming from a real place, not just for dramatic effect.
The mood is what propels Clika. The late-night scenes, the awkward silences, the loaded looks – it’s more about the slow-burning tension of a friendship that’s about to fall apart than it is about plot twists. The middle section of the movie drags a little, but the grounded feel of the movie keeps you engaged.
Clika is not trying to be an epic film. It’s character-driven, very much a vibe movie, and very much a realistic take on what it means to be a young person with ambition. If you’re looking for a movie that’s non-stop action, you might be disappointed. But if you’re in the mood for a gritty, tested-by-ambition story that feels like it’s coming from a real place, Clika delivers.
Rating: 3.5/5 – not flawless, but authentic and down-to-earth.
