The Archies Movie Review
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22 Nov 2023
The Archies movie review: what critics say (7)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 3 of 7 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the performances, the script and the pacing.
But what isn’t, is the film itself. Only a couple of songs stand out: the opening one has real lilt.
Read the full reviewThe film could have also been a tad bit shorter. Some scenes like Betty finding out about Veronica and Archie could have been written tighter. By the time the film reaches the climax, you are already zoning out of it.
Read the full reviewThere is something intoxicatingly romantic about Zoya Akhter and Reema Kagtis The Archies.
Read the full reviewA vibrant colour palette, an array of wonderful musical tracks, the infectious verve of young actors, and a period story imbued with concerns of contemporary relevance propel The Archies into a zone where even the palpably facile…
Read the full reviewAdapting a story is a daunting task, and while we commend Zoya and Reema for their effort, will ‘The Archies’ reach the global acclaim achieved by ‘Squid Game’ for South Korea? Only time will tell! Catch ‘The Archies’ on Netflix
Read the full reviewThe movie loses steam in the second half and could have been more engaging as the conflict escalates. Solutions are convenient, and the resolution is trifling.
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What we know
Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.
Trailer
Cast and crew
Agastya NandaArchie Andrews
Suhana KhanVeronica Lodge
Khushi KapoorBetty Cooper
Mihir AhujaJughead Jones
Vedang RainaReggie Mantle
Aditi SaigalEthel Muggs
Yuvraj MendaDilton Doiley
Vinay PathakH. Dawson
Alyy KhanHiram Lodge
Kamal SidhuHermione Lodge
Suhaas AhujaFred Andrews
Tara SharmaMary Andrews Where to watch in India
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Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 22 Nov 2023. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Questions
Is The Archies worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.1 out of 5, with 6 of 7 critics recommending it.
When did The Archies release?
22 Nov 2023.
Who is in the cast of The Archies?
Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, Aditi Saigal, Yuvraj Menda, Vinay Pathak.
Who directs The Archies?
Zoya Akhtar.
What do critics say about The Archies?
7 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.1 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.