In "Mickey 17," directed by Bong Joon Ho, Robert Pattinson plays Mickey Barnes, a man who becomes a disposable clone worker on a colonization mission, reflecting on themes of identity and existentialism. As an Expendable, Mickey’s clones face life and death at the whims of others, echoing Bong's continued commentary on class disparity and ecological crisis, similar to his prior works. After a mix-up leaves him 'dead,' his replacement, Mickey 18, spurs new challenges, emphasizing the continuous struggle for autonomy in a system that thrives on disposability.
For Mickey Barnes, the protagonist of Bong Joon Ho's "Mickey 17," transformation is literal as he faces life as a disposable clone, living to die repeatedly.
Bong Joon Ho’s films often critique class disparity and environmental neglect, with "Mickey 17" focusing on climate fears and the exploitation of the vulnerable.
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