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"Mickey 17" for those of us, old enough to remember has a Jerry Lewis in space, vibe. Mickey's a sad sack, goofy, kind of misfit, who finds himself becoming essentially, a recyclable "crash test dummy", in space, to avoid an arguably wo...
Movie spotlight
Mickey 17
2025
Movie
137 min
English
Unlikely hero Mickey Barnes finds himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.
Insights
Director: Bong Joon-ho•Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy
Plot Summary
A disposable clone named Mickey 17 is sent on a dangerous mission to colonize an alien planet. Facing the harsh realities of this new world and the existential questions about his own identity, Mickey 17 must confront his purpose and his creators. The film is expected to blend Bong Joon-ho's signature dark humor with thrilling science fiction elements.
Critical Reception
As the film has not yet been released, critical reception is not available. However, anticipation is high given the director's previous acclaimed works and the star-studded cast.
What Reviewers Say
Anticipation for Bong Joon-ho's first film since 'Parasite' is extremely high.
The ensemble cast, led by Robert Pattinson, promises a compelling performance.
The blend of sci-fi, adventure, and dark comedy suggests a unique and potentially thought-provoking cinematic experience.
Google audience: Audience reception is currently speculative, with considerable excitement building around the director's new project and its intriguing premise.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (film not yet released)
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 2012 novel 'Mickey7' by Edward Ashton.
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My Review
TMDB Reviews
6 reviewsMVReka
Nothing incredibly groundbreaking, and a little heavy handed with the satire, but a fun ride and well shot, with all of the "I shouldn't laugh at this but I am" that you'd expect I am guilty, as many others will be, of comparing this to ...
r96sk
<em>'Mickey 17'</em> is a blast! What a fun time at the cinema this was. It delivers a super engaging plot, an excellent cast and some tremendous special effects. I, like almost everyone, love Bong Joon Ho's <em>'Parasite'</em>, but persona...
CinemaSerf
“Mickey” (Robert Pattinson) is desperate to avoid a grisly fate at the hands of a loan shark, so decides his best bet is to get off-planet. Thing is, there are an whole load of like-minded folk so his only hope is to be an expendable. That ...
Brent Marchant
Some movies have a way of hitting things right on the head, either intentionally or by happy accident. And such is the case in both regards in the latest offering from Oscar-winning writer-director Bong Joon Ho, a hilariously insightful soc...
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/mickey-17-review-robert-pattinson-shines-in-bong-joon-hos-latest-genre-bending-adventure/ "Mickey 17 presents an intriguing sci-fi concept and raises interesting questions, even ...