Bong Joon-ho returns with his English-language film "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, which premiered at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival. Based on Edward Ashton's novel, this sci-fi comedy, set in 2054, tells the story of Mickey Barnes, an indebted man who volunteers for a colonization mission to Nilfheim as an 'expendable.' This role involves performing dangerous tasks knowing he can be cloned after each death, raising questions about human value and sacrifice. The film offers both humor and a critical lens on exploitation and existential themes.
In Bong Joon-ho's latest film, "Mickey 17," Robert Pattinson portrays the titular character, an expendable crew member in a colonization mission, who confronts unique existential dilemmas.
The story of "Mickey 17" presents a satirical look at the expendability of individuals in society, through a cloning technology that allows for endless reprints of characters.
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