Director Bong Joon-ho's movie "MICKEY 17" has revealed handwritten reviews from celebrities who previewed the film. (English title: MICKEY 17 | Screenplay/Director: Bong Joon-ho | Starring: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo | Distribution: Warner Brothers Korea LLC)
As a disposable (expendable) sent on dangerous missions, 'Mickey,' who is printed again upon death, suffers his 17th near-death experience, leading to an unpredictable story when 'Mickey 18' is printed, believing he is dead, in the movie "MICKEY 17," which has revealed handwritten reviews from celebrities who watched the film.
From director Park Chan-wook to Choi Dong-hoon, known for "Alien+Human," "Assassination," and "The Thieves," Jang Jae-hyun of "The Priests," Yoon Ga-eun of "Our Home," Nam Dong-hyuk of "Handsome Guys," Hong Ui-jung of "Silenced," Kim Kyung-hyung of "Private Tutoring in the Same Age," Jin Won-seok, Im Pil-seong of "Hansel and Gretel" and "Madame Ppang-deok," Yoo Jae-sun of "Sleep," Lee Yong-joo of "Architectural Theory," "Innocence Hell," and "Seobok." These directors, responsible for the past, present, and future of Korean cinema, have sent witty reviews about "MICKEY 17."
Director Park Chan-wook noted, "If you want to know why the SF genre is necessary in this world, watch 'MICKEY 17'! The Academy should give Robert Pattinson both lead and supporting actor awards!" He delivered a review that cleverly encapsulated the film's concept. Future audiences reacted enthusiastically to Park Chan-wook's review reflecting the 'multiple' concept of 'Mickey,' saying, "It seems Park Chan-wook 17 and Park Chan-wook 18 were written separately" (X_bbi*****), and, "The reviews are also multiple" (Theku_Unknown). Director Choi Dong-hoon remarked, "A film that makes people happy," while Director Jang Jae-hyun said, "It's cute, cruel, beautiful, and... crazily funny!" This builds anticipation for the joy and delight "MICKEY 17" will bring to the audience. The review stating, "It's a film that makes you want to be 'Bong Joon-ho 17'" (Nam Dong-hyuk) and, "Mickey is 17th. Bong Joon-ho is the only one" (Im Pil-seong) also draws attention, playfully incorporating the character's journey of being reborn after 16 deaths.
From Song Kang-ho, who worked with Director Bong Joon-ho on "Parasite," to Jo Yeo-jung, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Lee Jung-eun, Jang Hye-jin, Park Myung-hoon, Jung Ji-so, as well as Suzy, Jung Soo-jung, YoonA, Lim Soo-jung, Kim Min-ha, Lee Hee-jun, Ko Ah-sung, Kim Min-jae, model Lee Hye-jung, art director Lee Ha-jun of "Parasite" and "Alien+Human," producer Kwak Sin-ae of "Parasite," costume designer Choi Se-yeon of "Parasite" and "Concrete Utopia," and Seo Woo-sik, CEO of Barunson. Many celebrities and filmmakers have also given high praise to "MICKEY 17." Song Kang-ho described it as "a bizarre film! Amazing resonance! Incredible Bong Joon-ho!" which raises expectations for the fresh shock Bong Joon-ho will deliver to the audience. "Thank you, director, for making me think a lot again today" (Park So-dam), and "It's an honor to live in the same generation as Director Bong" (Lee Hee-jun) highlight the depth of storytelling that only Bong Joon-ho can provide, further increasing excitement for the film.
The film will be released for the first time in the world in Korea on the 28th (Friday).
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