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Mickey 17 – A Disappointing Letdown I went into Mickey 17 with high expectations for 2 major reasons. First, it’s directed by Bong Joon-ho, the mastermind behind Parasite, which was nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece. Second, the early reviews were overwhelmingly positive, making me believe I was in for something truly remarkable. Sat for the IMAX, ready to embark. Needless to say, I couldn’t ignore the fact that Robert Pattinson was the lead. I’ve been a huge fan of his since Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and, of course, the Twilight franchise. Beyond his undeniable good looks, height, and sharp jawline, his acting has always been solid—even in roles he personally dislikes (ahem, Edward Cullen 😹). But I must say, I was very much disappointed with Mickey 17. The film suffered from a lack of depth in character development and a weak, shallow storyline. Instead of focusing on meaningful themes, it felt like the movie was filled with irrelevant details that served only to inject humour—often at the most random moments and at the cost of the greater message. Any potential for emotional or philosophical depth was overshadowed by forced, lighthearted comedy scenes, making it difficult to take the movie seriously. And then there were the dialogues—oh boy. Horrifically amateurish, to say the least. At times, it felt like the script was trying too hard to be witty, only to end up sounding unnatural and cringeworthy. You'll know what I mean, especially towards the end of the movie. Sigh... Plot-wise, the film gave off Hunger Games/Divergent vibes, with themes of political foul play and power abuse. However, where those stories managed to create tension and build a compelling world, Mickey 17 felt hollow—as if it was trying to be something grander but never quite made it. Overall, while Robert Pattinson’s performance was, as expected, solid, it couldn’t save Mickey 17 from its lackluster execution. Bong Joon-ho has proven he can craft thought-provoking and genre-defying films, but unfortunately, this one missed the mark. Final Verdict: 4/10 – A wasted opportunity.