"The Archies: A Nepo-Kid Fest with a Cheesy Twist"

"The Archies" is a Bollywood-tinged film directed by Zoya Akhtar that transports the all-American comic book town of Riverdale to India. Set in 1964, the movie follows Archie Andrews as he navigates his relationships with Betty and Veronica while facing the threat of a corporate takeover. The film is an extravagant and fanciful reimagining, filled with soda shops, chaste dates, and athletic musical numbers. While it may be rote at times, the plot takes an interesting turn as Archie transforms into an anticapitalist activist. The cast delivers energetic performances, and the film dazzles with its production design and cinematography.