Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' Receives Praise as a Bold Sci-Fi Satire on Capitalism and Power

The film, starring Robert Pattinson, blends dark humor and poignant commentary on labor, cloning, and humanity's future in space.

Bong Joon-ho's first film since 'Parasite' is a sci-fi adaptation of Edward Ashton's novel 'Mickey7,' exploring themes of capitalism, labor exploitation, and cloning.
Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes, an 'expendable' worker who is repeatedly cloned and sacrificed in a dangerous space colonization mission.
Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette portray a power-hungry couple leading the colonization effort, with Ruffalo's character drawing parallels to real-world political figures.
The film features a mix of dark comedy, absurdist elements, and humanist themes, with a focus on Mickey's existential journey and relationships aboard the colony ship.
Critics highlight the film's visual spectacle, nuanced performances, and its blend of satire and optimism, though some note its pacing as uneven.