Days after the teaser fell, comments and fan reactions are still coming on social media and many people are sharing their honest opinions about the upcoming film. Offering a launchpad for three Star Kids, the film is believed to be an adaptation of popular comic books, but with a ‘desi’ twist.
While Bollywood stars are praising the teaser and sharing their excitement about the upcoming flick, a certain class of Indian netizens have not been impressed. When the topic of ‘nepotism’ came up again, others could not connect the points and wondered about the relevance of the film.
“Archies for Americans is relevant to all small town teenagers, but here it is treated as an urban elite who does not look and dress like 99.9% Indians, it is not enough to cast Indians in adaptation you have to make them experience. Select, “commented one Twitter user.
Another said, “I like @iamsrk, but this series with Indian kids playing as Europeans in the 80’s is the most disconnected show ever. Zero interest has increased. It’s like a few American kids playing Malgudi days with aerial backdrop!”
“What does that Indian adaptation look like? Where Indians used to wear this kind of clothing they eat burgers, pizza, donuts. When you say Indian adaptation it also makes you feel on screen,” said another.
Another added, “#TheArchies from etNetflixIndia look like a bunch of kids who have never actually read Archies.”
There were also people who stood up for the film and its cast and said, “People on Twitter should stop crying about Nepo Kids whenever a movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it. Latest # Archies. The series on #netflixindia. They say it can’t capture the ‘real India’.
Archies for Americans is related to all small town teenagers, but here he is treated by the urban elite … https://t.co/IC0sTujMQ1
– Suchanshu Vats (SuchanshuV) 1652515666000
I like amsiamsrk but this series with Indian kids playing as European in 80s is by far the most disconnected show … https://t.co/8CCxxwQOLf
– trivial man (srvnsrju) 1652582558000
What does that Indian adaptation look like .. Indians used to wear this kind of clothes they eat burgers, p … https://t.co/T8ISY8HqHs
– Monster ️ ⚔️ (hi Sushi38593320) 1652517219000
Meanwhile, there were those who revived the discussion of nepotism. Reacting to the movie’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
– MenOfCricket (enMenOfCricket) 1652539123000
How did they find 7 Nepo kids who have the same shade of iced lettuce !!? #Archies https://t.co/3O5kLACnHs
– Precious (izfizzytweet_) 1652721369000
There is a reason behind his last name being bold. https://t.co/waZFGD4m5a
– Gabbar (@ Gabbar Singh) 1652512772000
Another added, “#TheArchies from etNetflixIndia look like a bunch of kids who have never actually read Archies.”
There were also people who stood up for the film and its cast and said, “People on Twitter should stop crying about Nepo Kids whenever a movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it. Latest # Archies. The series on #netflixindia. They say it can’t capture the ‘real India’.
People on Twitter should stop crying about Nepo Kids whenever the movie comes out. If you don’t like it, don’t watch … https://t.co/pDPxaMCSHf
– Counting Chief (terinterrank) 1652526546000
The Archies is an official adaptation comic book series of the same name that follows the lives of four friends – Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge And Jughead Jones, explores the lives of all teenagers. Although there are people who find the project interesting, there are people who are questioning the need for such a film.
‘The Archies‘Will be released in 2023.