2gether
2gether

2gether

2000Movie82 minEnglish

After being fired as a manager, a music mogul decides to start a boyband of his own in this spoof of popular boybands like *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Marcus SpiegelGenres: Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows the rise and fall of the fictional boy band '2gether'. The film satirizes the manufactured pop music industry, focusing on the manufactured personalities and relationships of the band members as they navigate fame, internal conflicts, and the pressures of their record label. It highlights the absurdity of creating pop stars for mass consumption.

Critical Reception

Critically, '2gether' was met with mixed to negative reviews, often considered a cheesy and forgettable attempt at satire. However, it gained a cult following among audiences who appreciated its campy humor and its playful jab at the late 90s/early 2000s boy band phenomenon.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a lighthearted and often silly take on the boy band craze.
  • While not a critical darling, its humor and meta-commentary resonated with a specific audience.
  • Many found the satire to be rather superficial and dated.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available. Those who recall the film often remember it as a product of its time, with some enjoying its campy nature and others finding it to be a low-brow comedy.

Fun Fact

The band '2gether' was a real, albeit short-lived, musical group created by MTV to promote the film, releasing actual singles and an album.

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