After much anticipation, Mickey 17 has earned largely positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Bong Joon Ho has directed this sci-fi thriller, which follows an “expendable” worker who is sent to colonize an ice planet while clones repeatedly replace him upon death. As the film debuts, critics praise its thought-provoking themes, world-building, and Robert Pattinson’s performance.
Critics are raving about Robert Pattinson’s performance in Mickey 17’s reviews
Critics have largely praised Mickey 17, the latest sci-fi film from Bong Joon Ho, with many highlighting its unique storytelling, satire, and performances.
Jeremy Jahns noted, “Bong Joon Ho still shows his talent in crafting an interesting world,” while Nathaniel Fetalvero of The New Paper (Singapore) stated, “This is a film that stays with you long after the credits roll, prompting reflection on the nature of humanity and the world we are creating.”
Meanwhile, Stephen A. Russell of Flicks described it as “a bonkers fun space romp starring Robert Pattinson not once, but twice as battling clones in an off-world dystopia with a dry sense of [humor].”
Some critics, while appreciating the film’s ambition, pointed out certain narrative inconsistencies. Rory O’Connor of SciFiNow described it as “uneven but chaotically entertaining,” and Wendy Lee Szany from The Movie Couple called it “Director Bong Joon-Ho’s wildest and weirdest dark comedy yet” but noted that the “final act felt drawn out and uneven.”
Despite some critiques, the film’s fresh take on science fiction and its thematic depth have resonated with most reviewers.
Mickey 17 gets strong Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic scores
Mickey 17 holds an 89% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 45 reviews. On Metacritic, the film has a “Generally Favorable” score of 75, based on 21 critic reviews.
Mickey 17, an “expendable,” sets out to colonize an ice planet, dying repeatedly as clones replace him. When things go awry with one of Mickey’s regenerations, he uncovers hidden truths about his mission and society, forcing him to confront identity, survival, and human expendability. Bong Joon Ho’s return to science fiction has sparked significant discussion, with Mickey 17 earning strong praise for its thought-provoking themes and world-building.
Mickey 17 premieres in theaters on March 7, 2025, in the United States.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
