<p class="bodytext">Adapted from Edward Ashton’s sci-fi novel ‘Mickey7’, Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ is a darkly comedic sci-fi ride about — you guessed it — Mickey, an “expendable” (a human respawn button) played by Robert Pattinson.</p>.<p class="bodytext">After dying and reprinting 17 times, he accidentally survives a fatal fall — only to find Mickey 18, a duplicate mistakenly reprinted when 17 was presumed dead.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The film delves into cloning, mortality, and identity — what it means to be you when multiple versions exist. Mickeys 1–17? A goofy optimist despite his grim fate. Mickey 18? Colder, tougher, and thanks to Pattinson’s layered performance, a whole different persona. Naomi Ackie adds depth as Mickey’s partner Nasha, while Steven Yeun as Timo brings charisma as his old, scheming Earth buddy. Then there’s Mark Ruffalo as Kenneth Marshall, a cult-like leader who seems to have taken a few cues from Donald Trump. Paired with Toni Collette as Ylfa, the two create a satirical powerhouse dripping with manipulative charm.</p>.'Mithya' movie review: A poignant drama that closes with a nail-biting finish.<p class="bodytext">Unlike ‘Parasite’, Bong Joon Ho isn’t chasing a grand social allegory here. ‘Mickey 17’ is more about the experience — dark humour wrapped in a sci-fi adventure. The melancholic piano score beautifully contrasts the absurdity, adding unexpected emotional weight. Visually, it’s impressive, with decent CGI that complements the film’s world without overshadowing its storytelling.</p>.<p class="bodytext">For all its familiar themes — class divides, empathy, and all that — ‘Mickey 17’ doesn’t dig too deep, but it’s still a fun watch. Once is enough — unless you’ve got another version of yourself to give it a second go.</p>
<p class="bodytext">Adapted from Edward Ashton’s sci-fi novel ‘Mickey7’, Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ is a darkly comedic sci-fi ride about — you guessed it — Mickey, an “expendable” (a human respawn button) played by Robert Pattinson.</p>.<p class="bodytext">After dying and reprinting 17 times, he accidentally survives a fatal fall — only to find Mickey 18, a duplicate mistakenly reprinted when 17 was presumed dead.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The film delves into cloning, mortality, and identity — what it means to be you when multiple versions exist. Mickeys 1–17? A goofy optimist despite his grim fate. Mickey 18? Colder, tougher, and thanks to Pattinson’s layered performance, a whole different persona. Naomi Ackie adds depth as Mickey’s partner Nasha, while Steven Yeun as Timo brings charisma as his old, scheming Earth buddy. Then there’s Mark Ruffalo as Kenneth Marshall, a cult-like leader who seems to have taken a few cues from Donald Trump. Paired with Toni Collette as Ylfa, the two create a satirical powerhouse dripping with manipulative charm.</p>.'Mithya' movie review: A poignant drama that closes with a nail-biting finish.<p class="bodytext">Unlike ‘Parasite’, Bong Joon Ho isn’t chasing a grand social allegory here. ‘Mickey 17’ is more about the experience — dark humour wrapped in a sci-fi adventure. The melancholic piano score beautifully contrasts the absurdity, adding unexpected emotional weight. Visually, it’s impressive, with decent CGI that complements the film’s world without overshadowing its storytelling.</p>.<p class="bodytext">For all its familiar themes — class divides, empathy, and all that — ‘Mickey 17’ doesn’t dig too deep, but it’s still a fun watch. Once is enough — unless you’ve got another version of yourself to give it a second go.</p>