Bong Joon-ho’s Sci-Fi Epic Mickey 17 Starring Robert Pattinson Hits Theaters Today

Endowed with accolades, the South Korean director Bong Joon-ho makes his way to the film canvas again with his latest sci-fi installment, "Mickey 17," today in India and a slew of major countries across the globe. Another reason this flick creates huge expectations among audiences globally that it's the first directorial work by Bong since "Parasite."

Today, "Mickey 17" is going to be available only in cinemas in India and other major countries. Thus, for those who are looking forward to watching it on Netflix or HBO Max, they would have to wait till about mid-May 2025 because that is when it is expected to become available and not on specific dates at the moment. 

Critical Reception

The film has received a mixed response from critics. As the Financial Times says, it explores identity and existence but gets bogged down by explaining itself too much and having some fairly predictable plot twists. Robert Pattinson, however, makes the movie funnier and visually adds his own personal touch by coming up with things like human cloning technology and alien critters.

Creature Design and Inspiration

The film's main selling point is the "creepers," indigenous to Niflheim. Bong Joon-ho went over creative routes, from croissants to armadillos, but comes directly from the real world to create such worm-like creatures. Most particularly, the images shown for baby creepers stem from the idea of puppies in winter clothing, intended to create cuddliness and particularity in how they are conceived.

Despite all setbacks, "Mickey 17" still takes viewers on a pretty interesting ride concerning the ideas surrounding identity, living, and ethics in cloning. With such Bong Joon ho styled directing and the fine performance of Robert Pattinson, it becomes a big cinematic fiction event that one expects. It's just out for public viewing in theaters across India and abroad, with streaming to happen shortly.