Although the film's release has been pushed back to 2025, we finally got the first trailer for the much-anticipated sci-fi movie Mickey 17.
The film is directed by Bong Joon-ho, the star director of the hit Parasite, and stars Robert Pattinson in the lead role. In the trailer, we learn that Mickey Barnes finds himself in an unusual situation, where his employer demands from him the greatest possible commitment to his job - to die for his job. The film is based on the novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, which tells the story of a "replaceable" employee on a human expedition to colonize the ice world of Niflheim.
Bong Joon-ho returns after more than five years with a new film that is already attracting a lot of attention. The movie Mickey 17, which will hit theaters on January 31, 2025, presented itself to us in its full strangeness and boldness with the first trailer. In the trailer, we see Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, whose job is not for everyone - his mission is to die for his employer. Mickey seems to do this several times in the film, hinting at the film's dark yet fun and sarcastic tone.
The story is based on the novel Mickey 7 Edward Ashton, where the protagonist in the seventh incarnation performs the work of a "redundant" employee. This immensely valuable yet extremely dangerous task is part of the human mission to colonize the distant ice world of Niflheim. Mickey is essentially a "replaceable" member of the expedition - when he dies, he is simply replaced with a new version. However, the trailer suggests that the film adaptation will follow an even more complex and dark cycle of Mickey's deaths, which are depicted in an almost lighthearted, playful way.
Cast of the film is impressive: in addition to Pattinson, we will see Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo and Thomas Turgoose in key roles. This suggests that we can expect outstanding acting performances that will enrich an already complex story. Pattinson, who has become one of the most versatile actors in recent years, promises a new exciting role, full of existential challenges and unusual humor.
Bong Joon-ho is known for pushing the boundaries of genres and audience expectations. With hits like A parasite, Okay and Snow train, has set a high standard for contemporary film that is at once entertaining, socially engaged and full of surprises. Mickey 17 looks like it will be no exception. In the hands of this master, the science fiction premise promises a mix of deep philosophical questions, social criticism and black comedy. Judging by the trailer, we are in for a story that explores human nature, the stupidity of repeating the same mistakes and the absurdity of human existence.
The film is already raising many questions. How many times will Mickey have to die before he discovers the truth about his mission? Is it a metaphor for modern work culture where employees are "replaceable"? Or does the film touch on even deeper existential themes such as the meaning of life, death and survival? Regardless of the answers, Mickey 17 it certainly promises a unique cinematic experience.
The trailer doesn't reveal much about the details of the story, but in just a few minutes it captures the essence of the film - a mixture of suspense, absurdity and dark humor. Patrinson's Mickey, surrounded by the mysterious and cold atmosphere of the ice world, crosses the limits of human endurance in the film. The camerawork and visual aesthetics herald a spectacle that will enrich the science fiction genre with a fresh approach and a unique look at the future of humanity.
We are still more than a year away from the premiere, though Mickey 17 is already establishing itself as one of the most anticipated films of the coming year. Given Bong's cinematic legacy, we can expect this film to challenge viewers and spark many debates. Will it Mickey 17 exceeded success A parasite and become a new sci-fi movie classic? Time will tell, but one thing is clear: this will be a cinematic adventure we won't soon forget.
