Overview

• 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.