The mind-bending sci-fi extravaganza Mickey 17, which stars none other than Hollywood hottie Robert Pattinson, is the return of acclaimed Parasite director Bong Joon Ho. The film dives deep into the eerie concept of “human printing,” where disposable human clones are used for dangerous space missions—a narrative laced with existential questions and trademark Bong-style twists.
Set in a distant dystopian future, Pattinson plays multiple versions of the same character, Mickey, a “disposable employee” sent to colonize an icy planet. Every time he dies, a new version of him is printed, with his memories (mostly) intact. Bong, known for blending social commentary with surreal storytelling, says he was intrigued by the ethics of replication and what it means.
Since his worldwide success with Parasite, Bong’s collaboration with Pattinson is his first English-language film, and it has already generated a great deal of excitement. A memorable cinematic experience is guaranteed thanks to the actor’s transformative range and Bong’s imaginative direction.
Mickey 17 is a thought-provoking, aesthetically spectacular meditation on mortality, identity, and the price of progress that goes beyond simple science fiction. The movie is expected to revolutionise both Hollywood and international filmmaking.
