Mickey 17 Trailer: Robert Pattinson Dies Many Deaths In Bong Joon-ho’s Warner Bros Sci-Fi Pic

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for cinematic masterpieces and a heart for captivating narratives, I must say that Mickey 17, under the visionary direction of Bong Joon-ho, is shaping up to be an intriguing exploration of life, death, and identity. Having had the pleasure of witnessing Robert Pattinson‘s transformative journey from Twilight’s brooding Edward Cullen to The Batman’s enigmatic Dark Knight, I am eagerly anticipating his return in this unique sci-fi setup.


In his upcoming movie titled Mickey 17, Robert Pattinson plays a character named Mickey Barnes, who repeatedly dies throughout the film. This intriguing production is directed by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-ho and features a captivating mix of dark humor and existential themes set within a science fiction context. The recently released two-minute trailer provides a glimpse into this unique blend. The story revolves around Mickey Barnes, who despises being reborn to die again, and his role is that of an alien colonizer. The novel on which the film is based, titled Mickey 7, was written by Edward Ashton in 2022.

The story revolves around Mickey, who embarks on a perilous journey to the icy planet Niflheim. As an ‘Expendable’, there are just two essential facts about Mickey, both linked to death: First, it’s common knowledge that extreme physical activities can be hazardous, and indeed, Mickey is often involved in such operations. Second, each time Mickey perishes, a new clone emerges with the recollections of its predecessors.

In the initial movie trailer, Robert Pattinson’s character, Mickey, is depicted enduring various life-endangering situations like drowning in polluted waters, being trapped in treacherous winter creeks, and getting shot. Despite viewing this series of harrowing incidents at least 17 times, Mickey finds it hard to accept his own mortality and continues to be anxious even after repeating these cycles 17 times.

One funny moment in the trailer depicts the unfortunate death of Mickey as he loses one of his hands to floating debris in space, the debris which sails harmlessly by all the other crew members.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osYpGSz_0i4

It’s clear that the crew members have distanced themselves emotionally from Mickey, viewing his character’s deaths as just part of their job. Instead, they focus more on their own well-being. This implies that any life, including Mickey’s, can be lost and replaced by another. The stark contrast between Mickey’s suffering and the indifference of his colleagues underscores the unique psychology he possesses, as he continues to discover multiple ‘Mickeys’, all of which are merely replicas of himself.

Director Bong Joon-ho humorously explained that the film’s title was changed from Mickey 7 to Mickey 17 because Mickey meets his end more frequently in the movie. At CinemaCon, he joked, “I kill him off ten times as much.” Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson couldn’t help but express his admiration for Bong, saying, “For a long time now, I have been an ardent admirer of Bong Joon-ho; he is my idol.

Essentially, instead of just one Robert Pattinson, you’ll see several in the movie as he makes his comeback following The Batman. Mickey 17 boasts an impressive cast including Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. This film is set to hit theaters on January 31, 2025.

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2024-09-18 09:52