The Archies Review: The teens deliver a remarkable performance; another feather added to Zoya's crown

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The Archies Review: The teens deliver a remarkable performance; another feather added to Zoya’s crown

The Archies' melodic flow is a result of its cast of colourful individuals who, although sharing some traits, are never stereotyped.

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December 7, 2023 16:57 IST
The Archies Review: The teens deliver a remarkable performance; another feather added to Zoya’s crown
The Archies Review: The teens deliver a remarkable performance; another feather added to Zoya’s crown

New Delhi: After much anticipation, Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies is officially available today. Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, and Khushi Kapoor are just a few of the new faces who made their Bollywood debuts in this film, which is based on the popular comic book series. The film, which is the first film based on the comics, has been a hot topic since its announcement.

Green Park, the much-loved expansive green lung of Riverdale, is transformed into a picturesque hill station in India in the opening scene of The Archies. The protagonist is seen leading a group of visitors around the park. Dilton Doiley states in class that “public interest vs corporate interest” is the fundamental disagreement. After a trip to London, Veronica’s ridiculously rich parents returned to their hometown with plans to demolish it. When the teens find out about the evil capitalist scheme, they will join an effort to save Green Park and Riverdale as they know it.

Review

Zoya has done a fantastic job at staying true to the beloved characters’ appearance and personality.

There is charming and natural interaction between the performers. The adaptation stays true to the original spirit of these famous characters.

The Archies’ melodic flow is a result of its cast of colourful individuals who, although sharing some traits, are never stereotyped.

The producers have done a fantastic job directing the newcomers, and it shows in their captivating performances. In her first film, Suhana Khan nails her role, while Agastya Nanda does an excellent job as Archie.

Mihir is as hilarious as Jughead, who is both silly and a bit of a nerd, while Khushi Kapoor gives a respectable performance as Betty. Additionally, Vedang’s incredible charisma and performance are the show-stoppers. Even though their parts are small, Dot and Yuvraj provide outstanding performances.

The musical score of the film by Ankur Tiwari and Shankar-Ehsan-Loy naturally deserves some attention. The film’s soundtrack and music make for a better viewing experience, but they don’t linger much. On the other hand, two songs—”Sunoh” and “Va Va Vroom”—do stick out.

The production values and set design maintain an authentic depiction. The spirit of the comics and that time are nicely portrayed by Zoya.

The movie praises the energetic, restless youngsters of the town while mocking the shady dealings taking place in the town square as a retail centre and a luxurious hotel are being planned to increase Riverdale’s tourist appeal.

Using 1947 and 1964 as the narrative’s chronological frames and situating the plot in an Indian town, The Archies indeed aims to communicate more than just the impact of the meetings that form a pivotal year in the lives of the Riverdale teens.

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