James Paul 
One of the most anticipated films of the year is released tomorrow in dark rooms. After having delighted the whole world with Parasite In 2019, the South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho offered us a delusional and delighted space trip.
We had to show a lot of patience to discover Mickey 17 Then that the feature film suffered report on report, to our greatest dismay. While waiting for him in dark rooms in 2024, he finally released this Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in all the cinemas in France. Finally !
We can say that Mickey 17 has a heavy responsibility: to be up to the expectations of spectators and the press. While he succeeds Parasitethe issues are high. Considered one of the best films in recent years, Parasite completely returned the film industry. Palme d’Or, Oscar for the best film, Oscar for best director, Oscar for the best original script, Oscar for best international film, Golden Globe for the best film in a foreign language, Bafta of the best film in a foreign language, saga of best distribution… Parasite chained the awards, and records. We imagine that Bong Joon-Ho must understand his return a little.
Let’s lay the basics now: Mickey 17 does not disappoint. The filmmaker succeeds in his return with a high-level science fiction feature, both inventive, relevant and captivating. Here is what we thought of Mickey 17 In this guaranteed criticism without spoilers.
It comes up and it comes back, it’s made of very little things
Crushing under the debts and fleeing a little convenient creditor, Mickey Barnes is distraught. We are in 2054 and the young man sees only one solution to survive: leaving the earth. He therefore embarks for Nilfheim, a planet not so distant that the billionaire and politician Kenneth Marshall intends to colonize for the salvation of humanity. But Mickey does not know how to do much … He is then committed as “replaceable”, a labin ready to die in the exercise of his missions in order to test the dangers that this new planet reserves. When he dies, it is not very serious since he is regenerated in a new identical body with most of his memories thanks to a kind of 3D printer. All conditions are met to make a new start …
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Thus, Mickey works to die and die to continue working. This is how he will serve as a guinea pig in front of a deadly virus or strange apparently hostile creatures. But when two of his versions find themselves coexisting because of a communication problem, things get bodied. Because a treaty exists. Either way, a little ethics! In the event of an anomaly, it is its entire existence which is in danger.
The new feature film by Bong Joon-Ho is an adaptation of the science fiction novel Mickey 7 Written by Edward Ashton in 2022. With a completely fascinating and intriguing scenario, we do not see time passing and we enjoy seeing the crazy adventures of this poor Mickey.
Satire, Bong Joon-Ho trademark
Although Mickey 17 refers more to Okja And Snowpiecerhe shares the same mocking and satirical trend as all the filmmaker’s films, including Parasite. If we laugh well in front of this new feature film, the messages carried by Mickey 17 are no less deep. Through Mickey 17th of the name (and its double, n ° 18), the film points to capitalism (and its drifts), dictatorship, imperialism and tutti quanti. And he does it!
Finally, this story of doubles and other multiples is only a pretext to push the protagonist to wake up and fight against a system which continues to oppress it and which sees in it only an object which one can dispose (and throw) endlessly … provided that it is productive.
Mickey 17 overflows with good ideas and stands out as an excellent science fiction film and a relevant criticism of our society. Behind his desire to entertain us and to put our sight, Bong Joon-Ho has lost none of the essence of his previous films and intends to offer interesting reflection tracks. Besides, what does it mean to die?
Two Robert Pattinson for the price of a
Robert Pattinson has already demonstrated his actor talents on us several times. But Mickey 17 is an opportunity for him to redouble his genius. The actor is like a fish in water in this role of a little loser but very endearing, and multiplied. Each version of Mickey is slightly different, which allows the actor to show us what he is capable of, and to impress us. Thus, Robert Pattinson is particularly convincing, both in the role of Mickey 17 and in that of Mickey 18.
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And the British actor is very Well surrounded. Mark Ruffalo is stunning (and a little terrifying) in the role of the antagonist, a megalo political who sees only the benefit that everyone can bring him. Toni Collette is just as disturbing in the role of his wife, more strategic and also (even more) malicious. Naomi Ackie and Steven Yeun are just as talented.
Visually captivating
After ParasiteBong Joon-Ho finds science fiction and it is a happiness for our eyes. If Mickey 17 is much less refined than his previous feature film, he still benefits from a controlled achievement. Each element seems in its place and you easily immerse in this dystopian universe.
Without saying too much so as not to spoil your pleasure, the film surprises with the presence of funny creatures populating Nilfhem. We can only salute high -quality visual and special effects. What does it feel good! Mickey 17 is a beautiful film and it’s always good to emphasize it.
Verdict: the science fiction film of the year
There is no need to say, Mickey 17 Is it all that we could expect from him. Delirious, entertaining, inventive, satirical, deep, funny … Bong Joon-Ho does not disappoint us, quite the contrary. It is a pleasure to find the leader in charge of such a jubilant science fiction film. Mickey 17 is undoubtedly the film to see absolutely in the cinema at the moment.
