Mickey 17

Mickey 17 is like strictly okayish and that's a huge disappointment given the expectations!

Bong joon-ho returning in director's chair after an Oscar, with Robert pattinson, a sci-fi genre and huge budget, it could have been so much better! But this is just okay.

Pattinson's acting is great, even the premise and structure were very juicy. But for some reason Bong joon-ho doesn't fully capitalise it. Atleast the crazy energy of Okja would have elevated the screenplay, but it was mostly bland and trying to be politically aware.

Especially with that trailer being so much fun, the bar was really high, but this doesn't even comes close.

Bong Jongho's next wide-screen project since his historic win at the Oscar's is rather a big let-down.

For such an intriguing premise, we should have been promised a story with colorful development and of gray morality, and yet were presented with such an obviously black-and-white good-triumphing-over-evil Hollywood movie.

The morality of science? The definition of one's self? The Ship of Theseus paradox? Like, such a wasted opportunity to explore the multitude of questions. I guess it's my fault to expect too much.

Robert Pattinson and Toni Collette are amazing, though. Brilliant camera work and visual effects.

For being a sci-fi flick it does ok. It doesn't introduce anything groundbreaking but it is something different. Does it hold up to other sci-fi films? I'd say no, but if you're looking for an average film to burn 2 hours with this does the job.

I will say that considering who it was written and directed by, there was a much higher expectation. After watching a film like Parasite, which was very well done, this was rather tame. I think part of it is the narration and the other part was the writing. Acting wise I think everyone did a fine job, there were themes that were put out there that didn't quite hit or didn't really matter as the story unfolds, and while I could sympathize with the characters and the situations, the actions and consequences of them didn't carry much weight.

This didn't seem to be set up for a sequel and probably for the best, but I'd be curious to see if a part 2 would have more to offer. Overall I gave it a 6 and likely wont see it again.

Mickey 17 had the potential to be an innovative sci-fi/comedy film, and it starts off in an engaging and original way. However, as the story progresses, it loses focus and ultimately turns into something generic, with an uninspired and rushed conclusion.

Robert Pattinson delivers a solid and well-rounded performance, proving his versatility even in a film that leans more towards comedy - something outside his usual genre. Despite the lighter tone, Pattinson brings depth to his character, making the story feel more grounded and adding an emotional layer to the film that otherwise would feel empty.

Cloning is a fascinating subject for a sci-fi movie because of all the moral and practical dilemmas it presents. Mickey 17 introduces these ideas but doesn't fully engage in them, shifting focus to a less compelling storyline midway through - the Creepers.

It feels out of the place compared to the film's promising start and even the trailers- The initial mix of humor and originality is lost, and by the end, the movie feels like it was hurriedly wrapped up just to deliver something, lacking any real creativity or impact.

That said, the film excels in its production design. The setting and character outfits are well-crafter, adding to the immersive sci-fi atmosphere. Additionally, the visual effects are compelling, bringing the futuristic world to life in a convincing and visually stunning way, which helps maintain engagement even when the story fails to do so.

Where to start with this film, well one of them would be it topped the scales, of brilliance and bonded every element strategically well, to form a superb spectacle on great proportions. What I mean by bonded and strategically put, is the fact the movie blends in the "Expandable" and the villainous arc, which both characters were set-up exceedingly well.

One of the career best performances by Robert Pattinson, who blends the weird tones, the cheerful tone, and the darker tones with his effortlessly great voice-overs and he dominates every scene he's in, his movement his body language and his voice, he takes every scene he's in and dominates it, like wow. And the layers of character-growth spials from great to epic. His anger is also portrayed brilliantly, with a lighter and more subtle tone that would progress more into the latter stages of the film. Although, I'd of liked to of seen more of what he was running away from, as that was the main set-up. And I think it would of improved his arc, but saying that It was a Perfect jumping on point. And the Doppelganger stuff is fun.

The Icelandic planet is great, the aliens are cool and do pose a threat, I'd of liked to of seen more action though, as he does die too easily at times, and it was quite abit. However apart from that the designs are brilliant, I like the dark and grittier one that has sharp teeth, it does have that threat and the real danger posed, and everything played out well.

Villains main threat is taking people hostage, by completing his work he becomes a leader of the country, and that's what I meant when both arcs were crafted, or in my own terms strategically placed to feel the misery, the desire and the Power to tack control. Whilst nothing was extended, the final act showed his strength and brutality when he comes face to face with one of the specimens, creatures.

It's a fun space adventure, that has great acting and voice work in the lens of Pattinson, which I really enjoyed hearing, as I said he was fantastic. And the performances were mostly solid and fluid throughout.

I'd rate this film an 8 Because it blends sci-fi, action and drama into the role really well.