Y2K is a 2024 American disaster comedy film[1][2] directed by Kyle Mooney in his directorial debut, written by Mooney and Evan Winter, and starring Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, Rachel Zegler, Fred Durst, and Alicia Silverstone.
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| Directed by | Kyle Mooney |
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| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
| Edited by | David Marks |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024,[3] and is scheduled to be released by A24 in the United States on December 6, 2024.
Premise
editThe film depicts an imaginative version of the Year 2000 problem. While two loser friends crash a high school party on New Year's Eve 1999, the bug causes all technology to come to life and turn against humanity.
Cast
edit- Jaeden Martell as Eli
- Julian Dennison as Danny
- Rachel Zegler as Laura
- Daniel Zolghadri as CJ
- Lachlan Watson as Ash
- Eduardo Franco as Farkas
- Fred Durst as himself
- Kyle Mooney as Garrett
- Mason Gooding as Jonas
- The Kid Laroi as Soccer Chris
- Miles Robbins as Nugz
- Alicia Silverstone as Robin
- Tim Heidecker as Howard
- Lauren Balone as Raleigh
- Kevin Mangold as Cool Blue[4]
Production
editIt was announced in early March 2023 that Kyle Mooney would direct Y2K for A24. Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, Rachel Zegler, Lachlan Watson, Mason Gooding, The Kid Laroi, Eduardo Franco, Miles Robbins, Fred Hechinger, Alicia Silverstone, Tim Heidecker and Daniel Zolghadri joined the cast. Additionally, Weta Workshop worked on the effects for the film.[5] In April 2023, Sebastian Chacon and Lauren Balone joined the cast.[6]
Principal photography began in April 2023 in Ringwood, New Jersey.[7][8] The following month, filming continued in Ringwood and Chatham Borough and in Clark at the recreation center, before wrapping.[9][10]
Release
editIt had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[3] It is scheduled to be released on December 6, 2024.[11]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 63% of 30 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website's consensus reads: "Y2K earns points for ambition and sheer audacity, even if it struggles to keep the laughs coming while maintaining a messy tonal blend."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 52 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[13]
References
edit- ^ Donato, Matt (March 10, 2024). "Y2K Review". IGN.
- ^ Horton, Adrian (March 10, 2024). "Y2K review – uneven disaster comedy relies on 90s nostalgia". The Guardian.
- ^ a b "Y2K". SXSW 2024 Schedule. February 7, 2024. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Y2K". A24 Publicity. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 23, 2023). "A24 Sets Disaster Comedy Y2K, To Be Directed By SNL Alum Kyle Mooney; Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison & More To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 21, 2023). "Thriller 'Wrong Reasons' From EP Kevin Smith Sets Release; A24's 'Y2K,' Liam Hemsworth Actioner 'Gunner' Add To Casts; 'Desperate Souls, Dark City' Gets New Trailer – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (May 6, 2023). "Y2K movie filming in Jersey stars Rachel Zegler, the N.J. actor born in 2001". NJ.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 5, 2023). "Apple Lands Jonah Hill's Keanu Reeves-Led Dark Comedy Outcome". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ Burns, Vianella (May 10, 2023). "Two Movies Filming Throughout Chatham Borough". Patch.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Lights, Camera, Action, Done: Crew Wraps Up After Filming at the Clark Recreation Center". TAPinto. May 15, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "Films". A24. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Y2K". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Y2K". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
