Y2K is a 2024 American disaster comedy film directed by Kyle Mooney, written by Mooney and Evan Winter, and starring Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison and Rachel Zegler.
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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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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.
Premise edit
The film depicts the projected event of Y2K actually happening while two loser friends crash a high school party in 1999.
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[1]
Production edit
It 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.[2] In April 2023, Sebastian Chacon and Lauren Balone joined the cast.[3]
Principal photography began in April 2023 in New Jersey.[4][5] The following month, filming took place in Chatham Borough and in Clark at the recreation center, before wrapping.[6][7]
Release edit
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[8]
Reception edit
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 61% of 28 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10. 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."[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 54 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[10]
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 7, 2024). "SXSW 2024 Second Wave Includes Pics With Sydney Sweeney, Nicolas Cage, Camila Mendes & 'Monkey Man'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Y2K". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "Y2K". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
