How many times does Bong Joon Ho need to make a movie about class disparity for ppl to understand? It doesn't take a genius to know who/where this movie is pointed at. It's not his best work, but it's still as impactful to the point. Ngl, it ends rather abruptly. I can't believe Robert Patterson can make himself sound like that on command lol. Mark Ruffalo too.

From the very beginning, this movie doesn't trust you to understand what's going on, so it bombards you with over-explanatory dialogue and a non-stop voiceover. I found myself constantly wishing it would shut up and let me watch the movie. So many of those scenes with voiceover could have had more emotional impact if we were allowed to feel what Mickey felt instead of hearing him describe it. Ever hear of "show don't tell"? Several characters are built up as meaningful early on, then get forgotten about until the end. I understand when a non-comedy movie that has comedic moments, but _Mickey 17_ can't decide whether or not it's a comedy, and the tonal whiplash is disorienting. Plus, if you're interested in what the movie has to say about the moral and ethical ramifications of cloning, prepare to be disappointed. It also can't decide what point it's trying to make, and the way it tries to dip its toes in meaningful discussion without committing to anything makes that aspect seem shallow. That being said, there are a lot of fun and interesting moments and scenes; the skeleton of a good movie is here. But seeing the potential this story had makes it all the more disappointing. It could've been so much better if it had been more focused instead of flailing around every which way.

Mickey 17 is a prime example of cinema’s obsession with heavy-handed political messaging, sacrificing storytelling for preaching. Nasha overshadows Mickey constantly, coming off like a flawless narrative device rather than a character, while the Trump impersonation via Mark Ruffalo’s cartoonish villain is lazy and pandering, showing filmmakers’ lack of critical thinking. Robert Pattinson’s stellar performance as Mickey is the only highlight, shining through the film’s oppressive agenda. I’d have walked out if not with a group. Overall, a I give it a gracious 3/10.

Disappointed at how they turned a very good book in a caricature movie. Missed all the social criticism, all the nuances in the characters (including the aliens), and completely changed the main plot line and a few important characters for some undeserved laughs. All they had to do was follow the book plot line. I understand that a movie is very short compared to a book, and many things need to be simplified, but what they changed and the way they changed was REALLY unnecessary and for the worst. It was such a creative and original idea in the book, but they could not have wasted it better if they wanted to. And it was not for lack of money or talent! High paying actors and good visual effects. What a shame. Good thing they ended it in a way that doesn't call for a sequel. The books are way better (not even the same story, just a few places and character names and 1 idea in common, really) I might have evaluated it differently if I didn't know the book (which, by the way, is Mickey 7, not 17), but alas, I do. Shame.

I'd have absolutely no idea how to describe this film to someone without sounding like I was actually mad myself.