Mickey 17

2024 - 9 - 19

Mickey 17: When Clones Collide and Pattinson Prevails!

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Get ready for Robert Pattinson's wild ride in Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi romp, Mickey 17, where clones might just steal the show!

Bong Joon-ho, known for his thrilling storytelling and Oscar-winning masterpiece Parasite, is back with a new film that promises to blend science fiction with dark comedic elements. Mickey 17, based on the 2022 novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, is set to take audiences on a peculiar adventure featuring none other than Robert Pattinson, who portrays the titular character. Audiences are buzzing with anticipation as the trailer has just dropped, showcasing Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, an 'Expendable' with a penchant for survival, even if it means fighting his own clones!

The premise of Mickey 17 positions our protagonist in a rather sticky situation. Picture this: a space mission riddled with dangers where the corpses of clones can't quite stay buried. Director Bong Joon-ho has a reputation for flipping narratives on their heads, so fans are speculating wildly about what twists and turns await in this interstellar saga. Pattinson's career has consistently dazzled, from his brooding role in The Batman to the mind-bending The Lighthouse, solidifying him as a versatile actor eager to take risks.

As if battling clones in a sci-fi universe wasn’t enough, the film also boasts an impressive supporting cast that includes Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo. This star-studded lineup in conjunction with Bong's visionary direction hints at a film that will not only entertain but provoke thought about identity, morality, and what it means to be expendable. The vibes of this dark comedy suggest that we'll be laughing as much as we are gasping at the chaos that unfolds.

But what sets Mickey 17 apart in the saturated world of science fiction? The fusion of humor with existential themes coupled with Jon-ho’s audacious storytelling style elevates this film into a unique category. It not only promises thrilling visuals but also a smart script that challenges audiences' perceptions. So grab your popcorn and prepare to see Robert Pattinson tackle not one, but multiple iterations of himself in this exhilarating new project!

Fun fact: Bong Joon-ho's last film, Parasite, took home four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, making history as the first non-English language film to do so! Plus, with Pattinson's alter egos in Mickey 17, we might just witness the ultimate ‘cloned’ performance of the century!

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MICKEY 17 - OFFICIAL TRAILER : Starring Robert Pattinson (Cinema Daily US)

The film is produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner (Oscar winners for “Moonlight” and “12 Years a Slave”), Bong Joon Ho and Dooho Choi (“Okja,” “ ...

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Mickey 17, a New Film From Bong Joon-ho (kottke.org)

For his first movie since 2019's Parasite, filmmaker Bong Joon-ho is coming out with a sci-fi dark comedy film called Mickey 17.

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Mickey 17: everything we know about Bong Joon-ho's new movie (Cineworld)

About the film, Ashton says (via Nerdist): "I've had people ask me 'Are you nervous?' Literally, director Bong is going to change a lot about the book. When I ...

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First trailer for Bong Joon-Ho's Mickey 17 released by Warner Bros. (AsAmNews)

Based on Edward Ashton's 2022 novel, Mickey 7, the film stars Robert Pattinson (The Batman, The Lighthouse), as an 'Expendable' named Mickey Barnes, a ...

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Mickey 17 trailer: Robert Pattinson is an unlikely hero in new sci-fi (SciFiNow)

From director Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo comes Mickey 17. Check out the first trailer...

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First 'Mickey 17' Trailer Has Robert Pattinson Fighting Clones ... (TechEBlog)

Director Bong Joon-ho's (Parasite) 'Mickey 17' has just gotten its first trailer, and the science fiction thriller offers a unique glimpse into the...

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See Robert Pattinson, Robert Pattinson and Robert Pattinson in the ... (weisradio.com)

The trailer has dropped for Mickey 17, director Bong Joon-ho's follow-up to his Best Picture Oscar winner Parasite, and it stars Robert Pattinson.

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Watch: In 'Mickey 17,' Robert Pattinson dies many times - UPI.com (UPI.com)

Sept. 18 (UPI) -- In Academy Award-winning writer/director Bong Joon Ho's follow up to Parasite, Mickey 17, Robert Pattinson is an "Expendable," meaning he ...

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Robert Pattinson stars in the sci-fi fantasy comedy 'Mickey 17' (91.7 The Wave)

What does it feel like to die? From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of “Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho, comes his next groundbreaking cinematic ...

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Mickey 17 is Bong Joon-ho's weird and wonderful Parasite follow up (Yahoo Movies UK)

The Oscar-winning director has chosen to follow up his acclaimed thriller with a quirky, bonkers sci-fi movie starring Robert Pattinson.

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Bong Joon Ho Unveils Sci-Fi Comedy Mickey 17: First Trailer Out Now (stupidDOPE.com)

Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi comedy Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson, releases January 31, 2025. Watch the trailer now.

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