Bong Joon Ho returned to the spotlight with his highly anticipated follow-up, “Mickey 17,” at the London premiere on Thursday evening. The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its unique blend of dark humor and social commentary.
Adam McKay, known for his work on comedies like “Anchorman” and Oscar-nominated features like “The Big Short,” called the film a “perfect allegory for the hellscape stage of capitalism we’re in right now.” Culture writer Karen Han described it as “worth the wait” with “really wonderful performances from Robert Pattinson.”
Industry experts have praised the film’s unique style, with Fandango managing director Erik Davis calling it an “absolute riot” and Games Radar entertainment editor Emily Murray describing it as “thrilling” and “zany.” Globe and Mail film editor Barry Hertz noted that Bong Joon Ho’s signature touch is evident in the film’s exploration of humanity’s worst instincts.
The film, based on the 2022 novel “Mickey7” by Edward Ashton, stars Robert Pattinson, Mark Ruffalo, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, and Toni Collette. It will screen at this month’s Berlin International Film Festival before releasing in theaters in the US on March 7 and in South Korea on February 28.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mickey-17-first-reactions-bong-joon-ho-robert-pattinson-1236307483