Even a few days after the teaser release, comments and fan reactions are pouring in on social media and many people are sharing their honest opinion about the upcoming film. The film, which provides a launchpad for Three Star Kids, is believed to be an adaptation of famous comic books, but with a ‘desi’ twist.
Although Bollywood stars are praising the teaser and sharing their excitement about the upcoming film, a certain section of Indian netizens was not impressed. While the topic of ‘nepotism’ came up for discussion, others could not connect the dots and wondered about the relativity of the film.
“Archies to Americans belongs to all small town teens, but here he gets the treatment of an urban elite class man who doesn’t look and dress like 99.9% of Indians to cast Indians in an adaptation You have to make them feel like one,” commented a Twitter user.
Another said, “I love @iamsrk but this series is the most disconnected show ever with Indian kids playing as European kids in the 80s. Zero interest garnered. It’s like some American kids playing Hawaii Playing with the background in the days of Malgudi!”
Another said, “How does it look like an Indian adaptation.. Where do Indians wear such clothes, eat burgers, pizza, donuts when you tell the Indian adaptation it should feel to you on screen as well.”
Another added, “#TheArchies from #NetflixIndia looks like a bunch of kids who have never actually read Archies.”
There were also those who stood up for the film and its cast, “People on Twitter should stop whining about the Napo kids every time a movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.” .Latest is the #Archies series on #netflixindia. Cringe they are saying it doesn’t capture the ‘real India’. Bc everything should be gang of Wasseypur?!”
Archies for Americans belongs to all small town teens, but here he gets the treatment of an urban elite… https://t.co/IC0sTujMQ1
— Suchanshu Vats (@SuchanshuV) 1652515666000
I love @iamsrk but this series with Indian kids playing as European kids in the 80s is the most disconnected show ever… https://t.co/8CCxxwQOLf
— insignificant man (@srvnsrju) 1652582558000
What does it look like an Indian adaptation.. Where Indians wear clothes like this eat burgers, pi… https://t.co/T8ISY8HqHs
— monster ️ (@sushi38593320) 1652517219000
Meanwhile, there were some who revived the nepotism debate. Responding to the film’s poster, a Twitter user said, “It should be called ‘The Multiverse of Nepotism’.”
It should be called “The Multiverse of Nepotism” #Nepotism #Netflix #Archies https://t.co/ov63lJcHZ1
— mainoffcricket (@mainoffcricket) 1652539123000
How did they manage to find 7 nippo kids that are the same shade of iced latte!!? #Archies https://t.co/3O5kLACnHs
— Anmol (@fizzytweet_) 1652721369000
There’s a reason their last names are in bold. https://t.co/waZFGD4m5a
— Gabbar (@gabbarsingh) 1652512772000
Another added, “#TheArchies from #NetflixIndia looks like a bunch of kids who have never actually read Archies.”
There were also those who stood up for the film and its cast, “People on Twitter should stop whining about the Napo kids every time a movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.” .Latest is the #Archies series on #netflixindia. Cringe they are saying it doesn’t capture the ‘real India’. Bc everything should be gang of Wasseypur?!”
People on Twitter should stop whining about the Napo kids whenever a movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch… https://t.co/pDPxaMCSHf
— Head of Counting (@interrank) 1652526546000
Archie’s is an official adaptation of the comic book series of the same name that follows the lives of four friends – Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper. Veronica Lodge and Jughead Jones, all navigating through teen life. While there are people who are finding this project interesting, there are others who are questioning the necessity of such a film.
‘The’ Archies‘Will release in 2023.