While this movie is based in style from the show, many elements of the show, and the characterization presented therein, differ. Archie purists will find things to complain about. The Archie/Betty/Veronica triangle is present (though briefly). Midge has red hair, for some strange reason. Annoying is the treatment of Reggie as an outside villain, not at all a part of the gang here. As a matter of fact, The Archies perform a song at the end, but Reggie doesn't play and isn't aknowledged as being a member of said band...which is just very strange, and anybody who is familiar with Archie will know better.