"Funny, violent and touching": first viewers are pleased with Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson
After its premiere at the 75th Berlin Film Festival, Mickey 17, directed by Pong Joon-ho and starring Robert Pattinson, received positive reviews and an 85% critical acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes.
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The first reactions state that Mickey 17 is "an extraordinary, funny, violent, touching film that evolves into something more powerful and relevant in the classic style of director Pong Joon-ho". Overall, the film is recommended for fans of great and unconventional science fiction.
A critic from First Showing writes: "Pong Joon-ho is back with another frantic, fun and quirky sci-fi adventure, this time with a real big budget!".
And HollywoodHandle notes: "Mickey 17 is a stunning exploration of human progress that even delves into the importance of meaningful communication with alien life forms. Pong Joon-ho poses a poignant question about the nature of death, creating a cinematic experience that makes you think."
The film is set in the near future, where clones help humans to explore other planets. Mickey Barnes (Pattinson) becomes a "consumable" who voluntarily experiences the dangers of colonising the icy world of the planet Niflheim. Every time Mickey dies, his memories are transferred to a new body.
The premiere will take place on 7 March 2025.
Source: Maxblizz
