Mickey 17 Movie Review - the next great sci-fi classic?

About this episode

The episode reviews the film Mickey 17, exploring its themes, visuals, and performances.

Mickey 17 (2024) is here, and it’s a wild sci-fi ride packed with stunning visuals, thought-provoking themes, and an outstanding performance from Robert Pattinson. ►Love movie content? Then subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheSilverScreenDudes?sub_confirmation=1 Directed by Bong Joon-ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer), this film takes us into the world of clones, immortality, and humanity’s self-destructive tendencies. But does it live up to the hype? In this review, I break down the incredible cinematography and direction, Pattinson’s brilliant portrayal of a disposable worker forced to question his own existence, and the film’s deep themes—playing God, mankind’s fear of the unknown, and the dangers of reckless ambition. And of course, we can’t ignore Mark Ruffalo’s role as a megalomaniac overlord, which feels eerily familiar… Is Mickey 17 the next great sci-fi classic, or does it buckle under its own weight? We’ll cover what works, what doesn’t, and why the movie might feel a bit too long for its own good.

Topics covered

• sci-fi
• clones
• immortality
• humanity
• cinematography
• film review

Keywords

• Robert Pattinson
• Bong Joon-ho
• Mark Ruffalo
• Parasite
• Snowpiercer

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mickey 17

Books & works: Mickey 17, Parasite, Snowpiercer

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