“Nostalgia And Rocking Musical”: Karan Johar’s The Archies Review
Karan Johar after watching the most-anticipated drama “The Archies” which is scheduled to be released on December 7 on Netflix, posted his review through his Instagram post. He was one among many celebrities who attended the premiere of Zoya Akhtar”s “The Archies”. The film also marks the debut of Bollywood stars such as Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor. Being completely awestruck and unable to contain his excitement, he penned a heartfelt review of the film.
He hailed the efforts of Zoya Akhtar directorial for the way she had marvelously created the world of Riverdale with her “impeccable craft”. “The archies has been watched!!! A town of Anglo Indians called RIVERDALE! The year is 1964.. And straight from the credit roll you’re sucked right into @zoieakhtar’s world and with her impeccable craft and command she makes sure you’re hooked!, he wrote.
Karan Johar congratulated each departments behind the film including the costume designers who were successful in creating elegant, stylish and detailed costumes at the same time. His favourite part the film was also revealed in his post. “The production design, the cinematography,the choreography , the costume design will blow your mind with its on fleek detailing and aesthetic victories! Zoya and Reema not only speak of friendship and the traumas of genZ love but also of what a teenage mind can feel when they combat their sexual orientation and fear judgement ( watch out for this tender moment my favourite scene in the film) …but very subtly they adress climate change , voice of a minority and the need to uprise to injustice all this packaged to a zingy and zanny musical!! I felt young and wanted to be a friend to this magnificent 7 and go back in time where I spent hours reading this delicious comic series!”
The cast of the movie too was well appreciated for their astounding performance in the movie. He penned, “The new kids on the block are fantastic… Agastya Nanda ( get onto Insta baby) is fantastic ! He makes a complicated and sometimes an unlikeable character so lovable! He had me at hello!!! @mihirahuja_ is Brilliant he has impeccable comic timing and yet scores in very emotional beat! I loved @dotandthesyllables she is like sunshine through and through @khushi05k as Betty broke my heart in the most beautiful way! Watch out for her silent moments … and her compassionate eyes ! A heart breaker in every way !!!!” .
Critiquing Shah Rukh Khan”s daughter Suhana, who too made her acting debut in the film, he wrote, “Loved her! @suhanakhan2 as VERONICA is coquettish , vulnerable and sassy ! All this with the ease of a veteran ! Watch her moves and grooves and that sass hits its out of the green park! She’s here to stay and conquer!”.
He further added, “@yuvrajmenda is just so so good!!!!! He had me in tears in one scene and please note his “thank YOUU” is going viral very soon!!!! @vedangraina as REGGIE walks the talk! He oozes charm and confidence in equal measure and has that movie star swag!! Also dances with unabashed ease!”.
The filmmaker concluded the review by congratulating the makers of the film for creating a “Nostalgia and a rocking musical” world to watch, “Congratulations to @zoieakhtar and @reemakagti1 for making my evening so special! Nostalgia and a rocking musical! I am not complaining! Congratulations to Monika and team @netflix_in for executing such a brilliant and strategic campaign! Watch it asap!” he ended.
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The premiere night was star-studded with celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan and his family, Karisma Kapoor, Amrita Arora, Juhi Chawla, Malaika Arora, Shanaya Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Janhvi Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Isabelle Kaif, Ranveer Singh, Atlee, Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Saba Azad, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Ananya Panday, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha, reports Hindustan Times.
