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Y2K
2024 91 min United States of America R 16+
★5.0
Science Fiction, Horror, Comedy
Director: Kyle Mooney
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Description
Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year's Eve 1999. The night becomes even crazier than they could have ever dreamed when the clock strikes midnight.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$4.45M
Worldwide:
$4.48M
Starring
Jaeden Martell
Actor
Rachel Zegler
Actor
Julian Dennison
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Y2K is widely considered a creative failure that squanders its nostalgic premise with a thin script and uneven execution. While some viewers appreciate the practical effects and occasional comedic highlights, the film generally suffers from shallow characterization and an inability to effectively balance its teen comedy and horror elements.
| Production | The production design creatively repurposes 90s-era hardware to craft distinct, menacing monster designs. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on superficial dialogue and fails to provide characters with sufficient depth or personality. | |
| Originality | The film leans too heavily on generic 90s references and cameos, such as Fred Durst, which feel forced rather than authentic. | |
| Acting | Performance quality is inconsistent; while Rachel Zegler and select supporting cast members provide standout moments, the overall acting is largely mediocre or forgettable. | |
| Pacing | The film attempts to blend teen comedy and horror, but opinions divide on its success: some find the resulting genre-mashup occasionally funny, while others feel it lacks the necessary charm of the films it tries to emulate. |