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Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17': Dystopian Clones and Box Office Goals

3/5/2025

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Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17," featuring Robert Pattinson, delves into the dark realities of class and exploitation in a chilling dystopian world where clones face perpetual reprinting after death. While the film's bold vision captivates, critics have pointed out its inconsistent humor and exaggerated performances from Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette, as it strives for a $300 million global box office.

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Story summary

Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17," featuring Robert Pattinson, delves into the dark realities of class and exploitation in a chilling dystopian world where clones face perpetual reprinting after death. While the film's bold vision captivates, critics have pointed out its inconsistent humor and exaggerated performances from Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette, as it strives for a $300 million global box office.