Review: Mickey 17's dark comedic antics make for a wild cinematic ride
Briefly

In the film, Mickey is an expendable clone embarking on a colonization mission. Despite dying repeatedly, he finds love with Nasha and contends with the ethical implications of cloning technology. As he reaches Version 17, he faces challenges in a new world inhabited by mysterious life forms. Upon returning to life, he encounters his replacement, Mickey 18, leading to conflicts sparked by the moral and legal dilemmas of their existence. The narrative is anchored by Pattinson's dual performance as the two versions, exploring differing personalities, deeper themes of love, life, and identity.
Mickey's journey highlights the complexities of identity, love, and morality in a world where one's life can be repeatedly erased and rewritten.
The poignant relationship between Mickey and Nasha serves as the emotional core of the narrative, exploring love that transcends life and death.
Read at Ars Technica
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