Mickey 17 is a visually stunning but ultimately uneven sci-fi black comedy from director Bong Joon Ho. Adapted from Edward Ashton's novel, the film follows Robert Pattinson as a disposable worker who is cloned each time he dies during missions on an alien planet. While the premise is rich with potential and the film begins with promise, it gradually loses focus. The mix of satire, slapstick, and philosophical reflection feels disjointed, and the film's overlong runtime only adds to its pacing problems. Despite a top-quality production and an elegant score, the narrative struggles to maintain momentum.
Pattinson's casting as the lead is one of the film's weaker elements, as he fails to bring the kind of warmth or comic sensibility the role demands. The supporting cast, including Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette, offer more grounded and dynamic performances, but the lack of character development across the board holds the film back. While Bong's imagination and technical skill are evident, Mickey 17 never fully delivers on its intriguing concept, resulting in a film that looks great but falls short emotionally and thematically.
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