Le bogue de l'an 2000

Three friends are tasked with preventing a disaster that could arise from the Y2K bug. However, their efforts are complicated by their own incompetence and the chaotic events that surround them. They bumble their way through attempts to secure the digital future, often creating more problems than they solve. The film humorously explores the widespread fears and uncertainties surrounding the millennium bug.

The film was a modest success in France, largely appealing to fans of the comedic trio. Critical reception was mixed, with some praising its lighthearted take on a contemporary issue and others finding its humor to be somewhat predictable and lacking in depth. It did not achieve significant international recognition.

• Praised for its comedic performances by the main actors.

• Criticized for a plot that felt underdeveloped and often relied on slapstick.

• Found to be a timely, if somewhat shallow, commentary on Y2K fears.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with viewers appreciating the familiar comedic chemistry of the cast but often finding the storyline to be weak and uninspired.

The film was part of a wave of comedies released in the late 1990s and early 2000s that lightly touched upon contemporary societal anxieties, in this case, the Y2K bug.