At the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, acclaimed Korean director Bong Joon-ho returns to the big screen with Mickey 17, his first feature since his Oscar-winning Parasite (2019). Adapted from Edward Ashton’s cult novel Mickey7, the film offers a captivating blend of absurd humor and social commentary, delving into the human obsession with conquest and survival.
Set in 2054, Mickey 17 introduces audiences to Robert Pattinson in the role of Mickey Barnes, a down-on-his-luck man whose failed confectionery business leaves him deeply in debt to a gangster. With little left to lose, he volunteers for a perilous space mission, signing up to be an “expendable”—a disposable human asset designed to aid a team on a mission to colonize a distant planet.
Mickey’s journey takes a bizarre turn as he is repeatedly cloned, leading to hilariously dark consequences that highlight the absurdity of humanity’s quest to dominate the cosmos. The film follows a familiar thematic thread from Bong’s previous works like Snowpiercer (2013) and Okja (2017), exploring societal issues through offbeat and often satirical storytelling.
Alongside Pattinson, Mickey 17 features a notable supporting cast, including Naomi Ackie and Mark Ruffalo, both contributing to the film’s dynamic ensemble. With his sharp wit and deft touch, Bong once again proves his mastery in blending entertainment with thought-provoking social critique.
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