I don’t get why the hype wasn’t bigger because this is the kind of film people will randomly discover in a few years and go “how did we sleep on this?”
Bong Joon Ho literally came back with a sci-fi film starring Robert Pattinson, and somehow it feels like it slipped under the radar.
The setup is wild, a disposable clone sent on dangerous missions, basically dying over and over again — but what makes it work isn’t just the concept, it’s how Bong mixes it with humor, loneliness, and this offbeat humanity.
I kind of knew from the start that the Oscars would have Robert Pattinson’s name carved on them this year. Ever since “Good Time” and “The Lighthouse”, I’ve been saying he’s an underrated actor who’s unfairly tied to Twilight. Mickey 17 just proves that point again.
You can feel Bong’s fingerprints all over it, he has this rare ability to juggle twenty genres at once without ever losing control and Mickey 17 is another example of his genius. The film shifts from sci-fi to comedy to tragedy in a heartbeat, yet it always feels alive and purposeful. Bong doesn’t just bend genres, he owns them!
And then there’s Mark Ruffalo. He brings such weight and humanity to the screen here, giving one of his richest performances in years (when will he win an Oscar?) It’s the kind of role that sticks with you long after the credit and it feels like a performance built for awards recognition.
This is an inventive, unpredictable ride that shows Bong Joon Ho at the height of his powers, with Mark Ruffalo delivering career-best work. Add Robert Pattinson’s sharp turn to the mix, and you’ve got one of 2025’s must-see films.