'Mickey 17': Hollywood Tames Bong Joon Ho in His Return
PREMIERE Bong Joon Ho returns with Mickey 17 , his first film since the global phenomenon Parasite (2019), teaming up with Robert Pattinson in a story that blends science fiction, dark comedy, and existentialism. The premise, based on Edward Ashton's novel Mickey7 , explores a future where "disposable" clones are the solution for space exploration. Mickey Barnes is one of them, a replaceable worker whose consciousness is transferred to a new body every time he dies. But what happens when one of these clones decides he doesn’t want to disappear? The idea of disposable clones is one of the most intriguing concepts in recent cinema. It raises questions about the value of life in a world where technology and dehumanization go hand in hand. Bong Joon Ho could have taken this premise in a more philosophical direction, but he chooses to frame it as a satirical comedy reminiscent of Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay, 2021). This choice can work against the film: while the humor is occa...
