Mickey 17: Mark Kermode’s science fiction film review (video).

Science fiction fans are in for an interesting ride with the upcoming film Mickey 17, muses our man-of-many movies, Mark Kermode, as he settles in for a thought-provoking exploration of identity, sacrifice, and survival in the harshest of environments. Directed by Bong Joon-ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer), the film follows Mickey 17, a so-called “expendable” — a disposable crew member tasked with taking on the most dangerous missions during an icy planet colonization.

In this chilling new take on space exploration, Mickey’s role is clear: if he dies — and he often does — his memories are simply uploaded into a fresh clone body, allowing him to continue his mission as if nothing had happened. But what happens when one version of Mickey refuses to stay dead?

Based on Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey7, the film promises to blend Bong Joon-ho’s signature blend of social commentary and genre storytelling. Themes of human expendability, identity, and the ethics of cloning are set to take center stage, posing the question: what makes a person truly unique if they can be endlessly replaced?

With stunning visuals, an intense narrative, and a star-studded cast led by Robert Pattinson, Mickey 17 is poised to deliver a gripping tale that challenges the boundaries of life, death, and selfhood. As colonists push the limits of survival on a frozen world, Mickey’s dangerous journey is sure to leave audiences questioning what it really means to be human.