Mickey 17 movie review: Boom Joon-ho strikes out again

Mickey 17 is Bong Joon-ho’s latest sci-fi film, but does his social commentary hit too hard? In this review, I break down why Mickey 17 feels like a sledgehammer when it comes to its message.

While Bong Joon-ho is undeniably a skilled filmmaker, his approach to social themes often feels blunt and pandering—and Mickey 17 is no exception.

Does the film’s technical brilliance outweigh its heavy-handed messaging? Or is Bong Joon-ho repeating the same overly obvious themes from Parasite and Snowpiercer? Let’s talk about it.

 

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