Y2K
Starring: Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison, Rachel Zegler, and Alicia Silverstone
Director: Kyle Mooney
ADRIANO
As a fan of writer/director Kyle Mooney's humour and his first film, Brigsby Bear, I am sad to say that his second directorial outing, Y2K, is a disaster. It starts simple enough, and it got some chuckles, even some laughs, out of me because of its absurdism; however, a lot of the direction and pacing are awkward. Plus, in the second half of the movie, many of the character beats set up are abandoned and, despite a genuinely funny cameo, the chuckles disappear as the film becomes totally incoherent. I don't think even the "it's just fun" crowd can defend Y2K.
PAIGE
Y2K is one of those turn-your-brain-off movies, and even though it's incredibly foolish, it's a ridiculously fun time. While the movie sacrifices some of its storyline for punchlines, it delivers the laughs it wants to achieve. Meanwhile, the soundtrack is awesome, the kills are inventive, and the ensemble is good. For someone who grew up in the 1990s, Y2K does a great job of capturing the nostalgia from that era, whether it be through chatting on AIM, burning CDs, or carrying pagers. This absurd movie is for you if you enjoy director Kyle Mooney's sense of humor.
