Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' Earns Praise at Berlin Film Festival

The sci-fi satire explores cloning, capitalism, and authoritarianism with a standout performance by Robert Pattinson.

Bong Joon-ho's first film since 'Parasite,' 'Mickey 17,' premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival to critical acclaim.
Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes, an 'expendable' on a space colonization mission, delivering a dual performance as two iterations of his cloned character.
The film, adapted from Edward Ashton's novel 'Mickey7,' combines dark humor and existential themes, critiquing capitalism and authoritarianism through its dystopian narrative.
Mark Ruffalo portrays an authoritarian leader with satirical overtones, drawing comparisons to real-world political figures, while Naomi Ackie and Steven Yeun round out the strong supporting cast.
Critics have highlighted the film's sharp satire, inventive world-building, and Pattinson's performance, though some noted a tonal imbalance in its final act.